Having a garage door that is working improperly can be quite a hassle for a homeowner. It is important to realize that there are many reasons why a garage door opener may stop working properly though. The following guide walks you through a few things to check when troubleshooting a malfunctioning garage door opener.
Dead Batteries on the Remote
The first thing you need to do when your garage door fails to open or close is to check the batteries in the remote that operates the garage door.
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If you are short on space and would like to create a fun play area for your children, you should consider converting your garage. This is a great way to provide a large space for your little ones to play, and it's pretty easy to do. These are some of the things that you will need to do to keep your kids safe if you do decide to tackle this project.
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If you've started a new business and need to add garage doors to part of the building, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest style available. But that garage door needs to be more than just a piece of material. The style you choose -- roll-up or sectional -- affects everything from security to what you can place in the garage. Here's a glance at what you can expect from each type.
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There were just over 2 million burglaries that occurred in 2012 with approximately 66 percent of those happening in homes. It is estimated that the most regularly used entry point is through the front door or through the garage. While most people will pay attention to locking up the front door, the garage continues to be an overlooked entry point.
So to help protect yourself and your family, consider these ways to make your garage door less vulnerable to invasion.
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When installing a new garage door, it can be quite difficult to choose which one to go with due to the many great options that are available. Some of the most popular garage door options are steel, wood, and fiberglass.
Steel
Steel garage doors are a great choice due to the very high durability of the material. Most steel garage doors are available with varying levels of thickness, with the thicker options providing superior dent resistance than the competition.
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