2019
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Understanding Your Garage Door Spring System
An automatic garage door is something that many homeowners don't want to live without. These types of garage doors make accessing your garage space a lot easier and more convenient. Many different components must work together to safely raise and lower your garage door on a daily basis. The spring system is one of the most critical components. The spring system acts as a counterweight for the garage door. When a spring breaks, the safety of the door is compromised.
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Grinding Noises, Loose Parts, And Doors That Open After Shutting
There are a number of common problems you can experience with your garage door. From an opener that stops working because of too much friction to a garage door that closes and starts to open again, knowing how to take care of your garage door can help. Take the time to check your circuit breaker and ensure that your unit is properly plugged in. When you have loud grinding noises, you probably have loose parts that need to be tightened or replaced.
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How to Use Lubricant Correctly on Your Garage Door
If your garage door is making a racket every time you open it up, a little lubrication could be the solution to your garage door's loud operation. Before you grab a can of lubrication, you need to know what type of lubricant to use on your garage door and where to apply the lubrication. Purchase the Right Lubricant One of the most common home lubricants is WD-40. However, you should not use WD-40 on your garage door.
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Garage Door Repair: How To Deal With A Bad Sensor That Won't Let The Door Won't Close
If your garage door won't close, the problem might be the sensors at the bottom of the door. There is a sensor on each side, and one sends a light beam to the other one, which acts as a receiver. If the light isn't detected by the receiver, your garage door won't close as a safety mechanism. When this happens, the opener may blink, but the door won't move. Here's how to deal with this problem.
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Worthwhile Renovation Ideas That Will Improve The Value Of Your Home When It Comes Time To Sell
When it comes time to tackle a remodeling project many homeowners are hesitant to spend money on something if it doesn't have the potential to return on the investment. Many people feel that there are lots of things that they'd love to change about their home, but they might not have a lot of extra money and they want to focus on something that has the potential to recoup this investment.
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Listen To Your Garage Door
Garage doors play an important role when it comes to accessing commercial properties. These doors allow service vehicles to enter and exit mechanic bays. They also provide an access point for the loading and unloading of goods in a warehouse. Having your commercial garage door break down could seriously disrupt your company's workflow and compromise productivity. Being able to spot signs of a potential breakdown before your garage door stops working entirely will help you avoid costly delays in work activities.
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New Garage Door? Know How You Can Maintain It
If you have recently had a new garage door installed, one of your goals may be to start maintaining it better now that you have a fresh start without any problems. Here are three ways that you can maintain your garage door: Clean The Door The exterior of a garage door collects a ton of dirt over the years. A storm can cause dirt and rain to splash against the surface, which will leave the door with some ugly stains.
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