Whether you have an overhead garage door at a residential property, or a commercial property, it is still a good idea to make sure it is properly maintained by a professional garage door company. When a garage door is well maintained it will extend the life of the overhead door, meaning it will work for a lot longer if it is well taken care of. The door will also work whenever you need it to, eliminating the need for costly repairs.  You will be able to use the garage door when you need it most and will not be...

When you are about to become a parent, you begin looking around your home with the goal to make it as safe an environment as possible. You put on the childproof locks, cover the electrical outlets, and complete a host of other safety measures. While it will be a while before your child is walking, you might be wondering if there is a way to childproof garage doors. The answer is yes! Here are a few things that you can do to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Auto-Reverse – Garage doors should always be installed with an auto-reverse mechanism...

Garage doors with automatic openers are handy. But they also can be very dangerous. Below are four tips you can use to help you and your family stay safe around your garage door. Check Your Door’s Safety Sensors These are found on the door’s rails, and they’re found around 6 inches from the ground. They’re made to reverse a closing door’s direction if something walks beneath it. This can be tested by pushing your button to close the door, then put an object near the sensor. This should make it stop. If not, have a professional check it. Keep...

You probably never think of your garage doors, but neglected garage doors actually put lots of stress on an automatic garage door opener. Over time, this can lead to damage that might cost a fortune to repair. Save yourself the frustration by regularly keeping your garage doors in good shape. Check out these ways that you can pull it off: Have a Look at the Nuts and Bolts Loose bolts and nuts can be a huge headache. The opener is loud on its own, but loose parts can make it even louder. Look at all connecting bolts and nuts...