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How secure is your garage door? Does it have any locks on it? Is the garage attached to your home? Do you have expensive tools and equipment that you store in the garage? Garage door security is one common area that is lacking in many home security plans. My blog was designed to help every homeowner with a garage determine if the security of their garage is adequate. You can learn lots of tips that can help you boost the security of your garage and ensure that your family and your home are protected as best it can be through the garage.

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Troubleshooting Common Problems With Side-Sliding Sectional Garage Doors

Posted on 13 April 2016

If you want a garage door that adds a bit of visual interest to your garage, a side-sliding sectional garage door is easily a popular choice. With sections that casually fold away to reveal the interior of your garage, these doors definitely offer a certain 'wow' factor. However, there is nothing appealing about a side-sliding sectional garage door that moves only halfway and gets stuck or screeches and squeals as it opens. [Read More]

Remove Dents And Patch Small Holes In A Metal Garage Door

Posted on 9 March 2016

If you accidentally backed your travel trailer into the garage door on your property and the door's metal surface has a couple of small dents and holes in it, repairing the damage can be achieved with the steps listed below. After you have completed the steps, damage will no longer be evident and the door can be used like normal. Materials hand plunger water wooden board hammer tube of waterproof metal patch caulk gun putty knife sandpaper (fine grit) tack cloth touch up paint (for exteriors) Remove The Dents [Read More]

How To Properly Clean Your Garage Door

Posted on 3 February 2016

Cleaning your garage door is an important piece of maintenance that needs to be done on a monthly basis to prevent a buildup of dirt and debris. Cleaning the garage door is fairly simple and can be done by following the steps outlined below. 1 – Start by taking a hard bristled broom and brush away all the leaves and dirt that have built up around the outside of the garage door. [Read More]

Protect Your Garage Door Springs From Temperature Changes This Winter

Posted on 7 January 2016

Metal expands and contracts based on temperature, which is why weather changes and drops in temperature can cause your metal garage door springs to contract. This means cold air in winter can affect the tension in your door and may lead to breakages. You can protect your garage door spring this winter by installing weather stripping around your garage door opening. Doing this can prevent cold air from leaking into your garage and thus will control the temperature in your garage. [Read More]