Some Important Tips for Choosing a New Residential Garage Door

Posted on 7 June 2016

A new residential garage door can add instant curb appeal to your home and even help keep the garage more secure. If the garage is attached to the home, a new door may help to insulate this part of the house. Before you decide on a new residential garage door, note a few tips to remember so you know you get the right choice. 1. Thickness It's a common misconception that the thicker the door, the better it will insulate the home. [Read More]

When to Call for Garage Door Service

Posted on 12 May 2016

When your automatic garage door doesn't work, it could be any number of simple fixes that you can address on your own. However, there are some repair jobs that are better left to a professional, either because they're typically outside the scope of expertise of most homeowners or because it may not be safe for you to try this fix on your own. Note a few troubleshooting tips for your garage door, including when it's best to call for garage door service and repairs. [Read More]

What You Can Do about a Noisy Garage Door

Posted on 15 April 2016

If your garage door is disturbing your whole neighborhood with its noise when you open and close it, you might be wondering if you need to call a repair person. However, you can conduct some minor repairs on your garage door without calling a professional, and reducing the magnitude of the noise emitted by a garage door is one of these easy repair tasks. This article suggests some measures that you can take to make your garage door less noisy as you open or close it. [Read More]

Tips for Removing a Security Screen Door

Posted on 15 January 2016

A security screen door is designed to make entrance into your home more difficult. This type of door offers an added level of protection, but there might be some instances when you need to have it removed. If you are looking to remodel the entryway to your home, you likely need to remove the security screen door. Since this door is specifically designed to increase security, it can be a complicated process of removal. [Read More]

About Me

Garage Doors: Tips and Secrets for Purchase, Maintenance and Repairs

Hi and welcome to my blog. My name is Jeb, short for Jebediah, and I have always loved to work with my hands. You're always more likely to find me tinkering away in the garage than watching TV or doing anything else. I decided to create a few blogs to share tips and secrets I've learned about repairs through the years, and I thought I should focus this first one on garage doors in particular. If you are thinking about buying a new garage door, looking for tips on maintaining your current door or interested in learning about repairs, you've come to the right place. Enjoy.

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