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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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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]