What’s in demand for new garage doors, openers this spring
Thinking about upgrading your garage door this spring? It’s an important consideration for today’s homeowners. Garage doors are so much more than access to the space in which you store your car. At Above & Beyond Door Systems, we understand the role a new garage...
Take steps to ready your garage for spring activities
If you are like most homeowners, your garage is extra space in your home that has real potential for use as an entertainment space, especially as Northeast Ohio enters the warmer spring months. If yours has collected dirt, debris, and clutter during the winter, take...
Your winter tip list for garage door problems
The possibilities are endless for garage door emergencies during a Northeast Ohio winter. Rain freezes or snow melts and refreezes under your garage door, anchoring it to the ground. Rollers freeze up due to contracting metal or frozen grease, stopping your door’s...
Get smart with a smart garage door opener controller
For convenience and safety, smart home capability continues to be among the most popular of home upgrades. Control of literally everything from interior and exterior lights to door locks to coffee makers is in your hand via your smart phone or tablet. But what if your...
Garage security tips for holidays, winter vacations
Winter days and holidays can leave you and yours vulnerable when it comes to security for your garage. Thieves know that holiday deliveries and gifts are often inside a closed garage, and with neighbors closed inside their homes during cold weather, witnesses are few...
Tips for lubricating your garage door this winter
You know your garage door needs some lubrication. It’s probably the most-used door in your home and it has the most moving parts. So, you reach for whatever lubricant you have amongst your household supplies to give it some quick attention. The fact is, one of the...
Garage door upgrade? Choose wood without the work!
There is a certain charm along with a touch of class inherent in a wood door, both for the front of a home and an attached or detached garage. A wood door speaks of warmth and nostalgia. A wood garage door also provides a solid barrier that protects home and family....
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Security is built in with smart garage doors
Security for your garage is important all year round but it is especially important during the holiday season. With short days during the winter making it likely you will home in the dark, as well as increased package delivery before Christmas and the New Year,...
Protect, repair garage door weather seals
In a perfect world, your garage door weather seals would last the life of your garage door. The fact is, with optimum conditions and basic care, weatherstripping will give you several years of service. A bit more attention is often needed to maintain garage door...
Ensure your garage door opener is ready for winter
The damp and cold of a Northeast Ohio winter can wreak havoc on your garage door opening system. Taking time in the fall to check over the components of your door opener could save you some serious problems later. Your professional garage door technician can provide a...
Troubleshoot your garage door safety sensor in Akron OH
Your garage door won’t close…or it closes partially and then reopens. Your door and door opening system are comprised of a multitude of moving parts, but odds are this problem is related to the safety sensor. Don’t delay addressing a malfunctioning sensor as the...
Your garage can be your multipurpose room
Summer is winding down and with vacations over, members of your family will be back to work, back to school, and back to activities and routines. Now is the time to organize and weatherproof your garage to create the extra space your family will need. Keeping your...
Easy, efficient garage door fixes with Above & Beyond
In Canton, Akron and the surrounding area, garage door upgrades are a great way to keep your home looking great with minimal cost. At Above & Beyond, we know that a new garage door doesn’t always fit the budget and may not be necessary to get the improvement you seek....
Upgrade your garage door with cost-effective retrofit
Safety and convenience are among the top concerns when it comes to garage doors but improving yours doesn’t necessarily mean you will have to replace it. Many garage doors can be retrofitted with modern features to operate more efficiently and safely. These...
Programming your new garage door remote in 2022
Modern homes and garages are getting smarter and more secure, with programming capabilities and more options for controlling entire home systems from a phone or tablet. Despite these advances, however, most homeowners will still find themselves needing to reprogram a...
A new garage door opener boosts your resale value
If you are planning on selling your home, you are likely engaged in a variety of improvements to increase the curb appeal and sale price your house. Don’t overlook the benefit of a new garage door opener for your Akron or Canton home. Most homeowners are aware of the...
Water in your garage – Be ready for spring rain
Spring rain belongs in your yard, not your garage. Unfortunately, winter weather can do a number on your garage door seals in Canton, Ohio, and allow that moisture to get in, damaging your garage door and potentially your garage floor and items stored inside. Take...
The challenge of universal remotes for garage doors
Advances in garage door opener technology have fortunately made many homeowners less reliant on the handheld remotes that, despite the greatest of care, can be so easily lost or damaged. That said, remotes are still a necessity for a great number of homeowners, and...
Pros and cons of a heated garage
A heated garage may seem to some like a luxury, but it actually is quite affordable to heat your garage and may have some significant benefits for you and your family. If your garage is attached and has an insulated garage door, the upgrade may be as simple as adding...
Solutions for common winter garage door problems
There is never a good time for your garage door to quit working, but winter can be especially disruptive. Frozen rollers or a broken spring can prevent you from getting your car out or, worse, leave you out in the cold. Unfortunately, as temperatures drop during these...
Holiday tips for garage door security
The holiday season is a favorite time for thieves looking to cash in on big ticket items. The reasons are obvious: Holiday gifts, many of significant value, will be accessible in some potentially easy-to-access spaces. Meanwhile, many homeowners spend a significant...
Prioritize security when programming garage door opener
Early garage door opening systems were a hacker’s dream. Thieves, in fact, didn’t even have to be hackers, since the very first remotes used a radio signal to trigger the receiver to open the door. That meant that any garage door remote could open any garage door –...
Programming your garage door remote doesn’t have to be hard
If you are a homeowner, you have probably had to program or reprogram a remote for your garage door. Did you find the process frustrating? Confusing? Maybe both! It doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips for both new and old garage door opening systems and how...
Quick fixes can help avoid a garage door emergency
Your garage door won’t open, but do you need emergency service or is it a minor issue that you can troubleshoot? A garage door is nothing to mess with considering the system of springs and cables are under extreme tension. If you are uncertain about why your garage...
Garage sales are back! Be sure you are ready!
A year of shut-down and pandemic restrictions meant a complete hiatus from garage, yard and estate sales last season. This summer, with mandates lifted and Covid cases dropping, sales are back. But how to maintain safety in this post-pandemic era? A successful...
A new garage door popular with home sales
Home sales are booming in 2021, so if you have considered a move in the near future, taking action now may be the right decision. That means taking a close look at improvements you can make to your home without making a big investment. Replacing your garage door is a...
Buying a garage door in Akron, OH? In-person is best
The last year of changes due to the pandemic has taught us that being able to work and buy online is convenient if not crucial. But while we now know that you can buy virtually anything online, some purchases may not lend themselves well to the online environment. At...