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Garage Door Springs: Never Repair Them Yourself


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Garage Door Springs: Never Repair Them Yourself

One day I saw the springs on my garage door were looking worse for wear. They looked stretched out and rusty. I did some searching on the Internet and came across some tutorials to replace the springs myself. It looked like a lot of work, but I figured I would do it myself and save some money. That ended up being a big mistake. The project was much bigger than I could have imagined. I created this website because I wanted to warn others about the mistake I made. My website will let you know how to tell if your garage door springs are wearing, why you shouldn't replace them yourself and what to look for in a garage door repairman.

Signs That Your Garage Door Is In Need Of A Professional Repair

As a homeowner, you want to make sure that you are keeping an eye on the condition of your garage door. Otherwise, you could find yourself with a lot of problems. To help make sure that you are not faced with more difficult trouble, you will want to take a few minutes to review the following signs of trouble. This way, you will know when it is time to call in a professional garage door repair technician. Read More 

Planning to Purchase a New Garage Door? Different Styles You Can Choose From

Your garage is up front and center when someone pulls into your driveway, and, because of this, it adds to the curb appeal of your home. If your garage door is looking like it has been around for a while, you should get a new one. Before you start shopping, you need to be aware of the different types available to you. Below is some information you will find helpful so you can decide which garage is best for you. Read More 

4 Easy Garage Door Safety Tips

Garage doors and their openers demand a bit of respect in order to continue functioning properly. Instead of taking a huge amount of time and energy, though, you really only need to keep a few safety tips in mind. Once you make these tips a habit, you won't have to worry at all about your garage door. 1. Careful with Kids and Pets Adults are usually aware of their surroundings, but kids and pets don't always know to leave a garage door alone when it's in motion. Read More 

My Garage Door Won’T Open And My Car Is Trapped Inside

Whether you use an automatic garage door opener or not, there may come a time when it fails to open correctly. When your car is trapped inside, it becomes a matter of urgency, so if you can't wait for a repairman, there may be a few things you can do in the meantime. Check Your Garage Door Opener's Circuit It's one thing if your remote batteries die, but if you press the switch on the inside garage wall and nothing happens, there may be a disruption in your circuit somewhere. Read More 

Garage Doors Have Their Ups and Downs: 4 Steps to Keep Them Moving Smoothly

You probably look at your garage door every day but that doesn't mean you give it much thought. In fact, when it comes to home maintenance issues, you're garage door might be pretty low on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, that can leave you susceptible to some pretty costly problems down the road. To keep your automatic garage door operating properly, it should be inspected and cleaned at least once every 3–4 months. Read More