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  • Birds & Garages: 4 Options to Stop Birds from Nesting, Perching & Other Annoying Habits

    The use of a garage door is primarily for parking cars and gaining access to the large open area. This idea is not often translated to the birds in your community. Birds can create all types of problems for different parts of the garage. If you plan on getting a new garage door and opener installed, then there are four specific features to look for to help deter bird problems. Each of these features will not only help with birds, but they can improve the performance of the garage as a whole.
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  • How To Tell When Your Garage Door Springs Are Failing

    The average set of garage door extension and tension springs are designed to last for 10,000 and 20,000 cycles, respectively. However, it's tough to keep track of how many cycles your garage door springs have gone through, making preemptive repairs and replacement a crucial part of keeping your garage door safe and functional. The following illustrates some of the warning signs of impending garage door spring failure and the preventative steps you can take before a garage door spring failure occurs.
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  • Garage Door Won't Close? Here's What You Can Do About It

    Imagine leaving for work or somewhere important only to discover that your garage door won't close. It's a surprisingly common problem that tends to strike at the worst possible moment. Well, what goes up must eventually come down, so here are a few steps you can take to fix your garage door troubles. Check Those Buttons First If you normally use your garage door opener remote and it can open the door but it's no longer closing the door, then you may want to give the wall button a try.
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  • 3-Step Troubleshooting Guide For When Your Garage Door Does Not Open Properly

    If your garage door is not opening properly, you may have decided to try to find the problem yourself. If you have already ruled out problems with your automatic door opener, use the following three-step troubleshooting guide to see if there is a mechanical issue with the door itself. Step 1: Inspect The Tracks For Debris The first step in finding the cause of your garage door's trouble is to check the tracks for debris that are blocking the path of the rollers.
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  • 3 Simple Solutions To Make Your Garage Stylish

    A clean and attractive home exterior is important, but you may understand the role your garage door plays in your home's curb appeal. While surprising to hear, an updated, clean, and appealing garage door can increase your home's look and value. Thankfully, you can give your curb appeal a boost by beautifying your garage door. Using this guide on stylish trends, you can make your garage door gorgeous, appealing, and valuable.
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  • What To Do When Your Garage Door Has Air Leaks And Lacks Insulation

    An attached garage helps to serve as a buffer between the interior of your home and the elements. You want to make sure that it is an energy-efficient space that keeps out cold air during winter and is not vulnerable to bad weather and unwanted critters. When you live in an older home with a garage door that has not been replaced in over a decade and feel the structure does not offer enough all-around protection, you should consider performing some of the following upgrades.
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  • What To Know About Garage Door Springs And Safety Cables

    Garage doors require a bit of maintenance to keep them running smoothly. Part of that maintenance having the garage door springs and safety cables inspected and repaired when necessary to ensure the door opens and closes smoothly. Check out these three facts to help you understand your garage door springs and safety cables a little better. There Are Two Types of Garage Door Springs The two types of garage door springs from which you can choose are torsion springs and extension springs.
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  • Learn How To Quell Those Garage Door Noises

    The sound of an opening or closing garage door is a common staple throughout suburbia. But that doesn't mean that your neighbors or your loved ones want to hear you make your grand entrance or exit every time you leave or enter your garage. Besides, the loud racket your garage door makes could also be a sign of serious problems on the horizon. The following offers a few pointers you can use to nip garage door noise problems in the bud and give your neighbors and loved ones some peace and quiet.
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  • 4 Fall Tune-Up Tips For Your Garage Door

    The winter weather can take a toll on your garage door. Icy rain can pool underneath the door seal, causing it to freeze to the ground. Below-zero temperatures can freeze the metal springs and pulleys, which can cause the door to operate more slowly and make more noise than it ordinarily would. And the cold weather can add to the wear and tear on the door. To protect your garage door from the harsh winter weather, it's a good idea to do a complete tune-up of your door in the fall.
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