2018
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3 Reasons Why You Should Not Attempt To Replace Your Garage Door's Springs Yourself
If your garage door is no longer opening and closing correctly, or it is making horrible screeching noises whenever it moves, you may have discovered that the springs are either stretched or broken. In an attempt to save money, you may have decided to take on the task yourself of replacing them. While it is possible to replace the garage door springs, there are some reasons why you should not try to do it yourself.
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Garage Door Safety: How Falling Leaves Can Be Dangerous
Fall weather can be wonderful, and the changing leaves are beautiful. However, when the fall to the ground, these leaves can be a huge problem for you and your safety. This is particularly true when it comes to your garage. It is important that you ensure that the falling leaves don't accumulate right inside your garage and/or near the safety sensors of your garage door opener. If leaves block these safety sensors, there could be trouble.
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2 Things To Check When Your Garage Door Doesn't Open
When your garage door stops working well, there are several things that you can do to see if you can get it fixed on your own or if you need to have a professional come in and take care of it for you. So, what are some of those things? Check the Wheels Your garage door should have wheels on it that run on a track. If those wheels get off the track a little bit, then the door won't go up or will go up unevenly.
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Does Something Sound Off? What To Do When Your Garage Door Makes Noise
Along with home ownership comes regular home maintenance. The largest opening to a home is typically a garage door, so it is important that you properly maintain it so that you do not leave your house vulnerable to intruders. From time to time, you may notice your garage door making odd sounds. If this happens, do not ignore it, as it can eventually lead to worse problems down the road. Some issues may only need a small tweak to repair, but others can indicate major issues.
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