Spring maintenance for your Akron garage door
Even new garage doors and opening systems need attention after a long Northeast Ohio winter. If your garage door is getting older, regular maintenance is even more important to keep your system running safely and smoothly. As...
Lock into trends for new garage door in 2023
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and with it comes home projects. Homeowners may hope to improve their home’s aesthetics or, if a sale is on the horizon, may want to increase their home’s value. Either way, 2023 garage door trends provide a great place to...
Your garage is perfect for a Super Bowl party
For many football fans, the biggest challenge of hosting a Super Bowl party in their home is choosing the right location. The reasons range from a space being too small or having limited seating to accommodating family members who are not interested in the Big Game....
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...
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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...
Steel vs. Wood – Invest in your garage door
Steel garage doors continue to be more popular than any other type of garage door and for good reason. Steel doors are affordable and need virtually no maintenance to keep them looking great. These days they also are available in a wide variety of colors...
Garage door spring cleaning – maintain or replace?
Your garage door made it through the worst of the winter, so what now? Garage door maintenance in Akron, Ohio, is especially important as winter gives way to spring. The changing temperatures, freezing and thawing, and ice build-up in joints can cause bending and...
Frigid temperatures and your garage door
In Northeast Ohio, every winter typically has its days of extreme cold temperatures. The deep freeze we have experienced this year, however, is not quite as common, both in terms how cold it has gotten and how long it has lasted. What you can expect is that such...
Garage door maintenance – Stay ahead of winter 2021
Even a mild winter can cause some unexpected problems with your garage door, and an especially cold one can be worse. If you didn’t have your garage door professional inspect and tune up your garage door, take a minute to look it over as well as your door opening...
A smart garage door; convenient, secure
If you haven’t upgraded your garage door opening system for remote access and all the benefits that come along with today’s smart features, now is the time, especially considering security for your family and for package delivery. Smart garage door systems synced with...
Take time to prep your garage door for winter
Considering your garage door is probably your main entry point to your home and a key part of your security system, the extra time you spend checking it over before winter sets in is time well spent. Put the following on your garage door inspection checklist. Check...
Garage makeovers that focus on family needs
A garage makeover may sound like a luxury but in our current environment, making the most of your garage space may have become a necessity. If members of your family continue to work and/or learn from home, you may now need space to accommodate a home office, youth...
Make a list for fall garage maintenance
Spring cleaning may be more popular, but fall is the perfect time to focus on your garage. Your garage, garage door, and door opening system are all extremely important to your living and working style and that of your family, especially in the winter, so make a fall...
Nesting in your garage – keep pests out
The only “creatures” that should be hanging out in your garage are your family and friends and the occasional pet. Unfortunately, a lot of other critters like the shelter and quiet of a garage, especially one that is used infrequently. From spiders and cockroaches to...
Refurbishing gets extra years from an old garage door
Your garage door plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, A damaged, dingy, or peeling garage door will make your home appear run down and will likely have a negative impact on its curb appeal. It also could impact the value of your home, a critical...
Temperature control for your garage
Summer is coming and that probably has you thinking about the many ways you use your garage. Yours may be your workspace for keeping up with car maintenance or woodworking. Maybe it’s an extension of your living space serving as an exercise room or gathering place for...