October 31, 2017
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Garage Doors, Service & Repair
You have enough on your plate on a daily basis. The last thing you want to deal with is a garage door not closing evenly or having a gap on the side that makes it difficult to close. But what comes to mind when you think about your garage door? Maybe its design appeals to you, or you think about the security it provides. Or, you might think about the garage door opener and how cool it is that the door opens ‘magically’ as you drive up. ‘ Either way, you need your garage door to perform its function without any issues. Sometimes, you […]
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October 18, 2017
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Seasonal
We can’t remember a quicker switch from record-high summer-like temperatures, to single-digit chill factors than what we just went though in Whitby. One weekend it was lazing by the pool and the next weekend, well, you needed a warm jacket to do any outdoor lazing. For homeowners the quick switch from summer to winter brings on the sudden realization that you’ll soon need to put away all your summer furniture and equipment. And your garage is the likely storage spot. The only problem is that, every fall, there seems to be less space in the garage than when you took […]
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September 22, 2017
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Garage Doors
While your garage door depends on lots of moving parts, there’s one that might be considered the most important part of all – at least for how the door operates. Without this one part, it would be almost impossible to lift the door without an opener. And you’d have a hard time stopping the door from crashing down every time you closed it. If you did have a garage door opener, it would need to be far more powerful and expensive than current models. All without this one part. The Garage Door Spring Due to its size, your garage door […]
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September 13, 2017
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Have you ever wondered, when you visit someone’s house, how the heck they keep it so neat and tidy? And we don’t mean people who invited you over. There are those who, even when you drop in unannounced, have a home that’s neater than when you just finish your cleaning. Sure, they might be really well-organized people with a place for everything and everything in its place. But if you want to see the truly organized anyone is, check their garage. Chances are, even your ‘neat freak’ friends, have a garage that looks much the same as your on the […]
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August 27, 2017
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Garage Doors
If you’ve ever upgraded the locks on the entry doors of your home, you probably had to wade through more options that you cared to think about. And the options only seem to be multiplying. From biometric locks that read your fingerprints to Bluetooth-enabled locks that you can open with a smartphone app, it seems like every week there’s a new option for door locks. But what about the largest door in your home? What options do you have for garage door locks? Aside from the fact that your garage door opener keeps your door closed, your choices for locks […]
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August 14, 2017
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The good news about buying a new garage door is that you’ll probably not have to do it very often, if ever again. The bad news is that, because you rarely shop for a door, it’s tough to know what to look for. Unlike most other products you buy, not only do you need to choose a door, but you need to hire a garage door installer to put it in for you. Unfortunately, choosing an installer isn’t as easy as it might seem. Some installers know that you don’t buy lots of garage doors and they take advantage of […]
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July 26, 2017
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Service & Repair
How many times have you seen the inside of a garage highlighted in a magazine or website that showcases homes? And if you think about what you would like in your dream home, where does the garage come in? We’re only asking these questions to highlight the lack of love and respect garages get in most homes. No matter how faithfully it serves you, with that loyal door going up and down a coulpe times a day, asking nothing in return, in the end, garages in most homes are just a place to park your car or throw things that […]
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Considering its weight, size and how often it needs to open and close, the system that supports your garage door and its operation is relatively simple. First, because it would need too much space to open like a conventional door, your garage door is built with hinged panels that let it roll up and down, as opposed to swinging open and closed. To make the rolling action happen, the door is connected to a spring that balances its weight, and it has rollers on either side that move along tracks, which essentially keep the door aligned with the opening of […]
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June 13, 2017
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Garage Door Openers
It’s one of those amazing devices that we rely on constantly, but pay very little attention to. Your garage door opener opens and closes the door an average of 1,500 times a year. In rain and snow, sun and sleet, you push a button and – poof – your garage door opens so you don’t have to get wet or cold to drive right into the garage. That trouble-free performance is the reason you generally don’t usually give a thought to your opener. It’s also the reason why, one stormy night, you might be stuck outside your garage with an […]
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You’re not one to pay someone else to do something you can do for free. And probably do a better job too. If this is you, and you’re a confirmed DIY specialist, there’s at least one thing that you should probably not fix yourself. Why it’s So Dangerous to Fix Your Garage Door Your garage door is the biggest moving part of your home. It’s also usually heavier than most people realize. When you combine its size and weight, that alone makes it something you should think twice about fixing. But it’s the cause of many garage door problems that […]
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