September 12, 2016
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Garage Door Openers
If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. It’s an old saying that is true most of the time. Very often the ‘fix’ ends up making things worse. But there are times when, even if something works perfectly, you should consider a new solution. An old car might start every time and run like a charm, but the extra gas it burns could be costing you a bundle. If you haven’t replaced your garage door opener in a long time, there are a number of compelling reasons to start thinking about a new one. Table of Contents Lower Costs, Increased Safety […]
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June 10, 2016
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Garage Door Openers
Knowledgeable Installers Can Identify and Repair Garage Door Opener Issues It is quite likely that most people can recall at least one instance when they tried to have a conversation with another person who is preoccupied with other thoughts or something that is taking place elsewhere in the room. This preoccupation is often manifested when that other person is asked a direct question, perhaps more than once, yet they virtually have no reaction, let alone any response. At this point, the questioner will probably walk away and tell someone else (anyone who will listen) about the frustrating conversation with so-and-so […]
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When Garage Door Replacement is a More Cost-Effective Option than Repairs Despite their size or cost, and notwithstanding the amount of care and maintenance they receive, any devices or pieces of equipment that are used routinely and repeatedly will simply not last forever. Just ask anyone who has ever purchased anything from a home appliance to a vehicle and they can likely chronicle how long they owned the item before its performance began to decline and ultimately failed completely. Under these circumstances, and often in direct proportion to the size of the investment, these owners would at first likely pursue […]
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May 10, 2016
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Garage Doors
Use Garage Door Safety Month to Set the Standard for Year-Round Responsibility With the return of spring weather, many homeowners can be seen and heard working about their properties in an effort to refresh/revitalize their lawns, gardens, and landscaping after a long and cold winter. As well, there are the sights and sounds of children riding bicycles, people playing basketball in the driveway, and car enthusiasts detailing their vehicles. Yes, the springtime certainly stimulates a plethora of outdoor activities. And many of these activities actually revolve around the garage, for it is here that homeowners often begin and end their […]
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A Garage Door Tune-Up Can Prevent Unnecessary Damage and Costly Repairs The vast majority of vehicle owners pay particular attention to the maintenance schedule for their car/truck. Oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and belt replacements are done at milestone dates or distances traveled as suggested by the vehicle manufacturer; and if these owners suspect, feel, or hear that something seems amiss under the hood, they will act swiftly to book a service appointment with a licensed mechanic. From all angles, this responsibility for vehicle care makes sense; a car/truck represents a significant financial investment, and routine servicing/tune-ups play an […]
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April 10, 2016
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Garage Doors, Seasonal
Be Sure to Inspect the Garage Door When Cleaning Out the Garage this Spring The return of spring warmth and sunshine are indeed welcome sights after another cold and seemingly endless winter. After several months of pseudo-hibernation, neighbours can once again be seen working about their properties, raking the lawn, removing patio furniture from the shed, and detailing the interiors of their vehicles. Another ritual of spring for many homeowners is cleaning out their garage; it is amazing just how much dirt, dust, film, and grit can accumulate in a garage over the winter, even if that space is accessed […]
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Possible Steps for Confirming and Repairing a Broken Garage Door Opener Most homeowners who have installed an automatic garage door opener will attest to the fact that these devices are quite reliable and, in many cases, will wonder aloud why they waited so long before making the decision to add this convenience to their daily routines. Furthermore, a vast majority of these homeowners will likely state that their garage door opener has been in place for a number of years, and used several times a day, with little to no issues or concerns. In fact, it is the dependability of […]
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March 10, 2016
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Garage Doors, Service & Repair
Removing & Replacing Broken Garage Door Panel It would be safe to say that very few products will actually last forever, despite the best efforts of the manufacturer or the quality of the material. Some construction can indeed endure for centuries, such as Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids, but unfortunately, a homeowner cannot expect any such longevity from their appliances, furnishings, or other amenities. With this reality in mind, consumers still retain certain expectations about durability and performance whenever they invest their hard-earned money in any type of merchandise or product. Regardless of the item or the amount invested, people […]
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March 5, 2016
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Seasonal
Inspect Your Garage Door for Potential Repair Needs after the Winter Season For many families, their garage door may see less use during the winter than at other times of the year. The majority of the open-and-close cycles throughout the cold weather months could be restricted to times when homeowners need to access their shovels/snow blowers or take out the garbage. However, warmer weather is on the way for Whitby and Durham region, and with its return, homeowners and their families will have many more reasons and opportunities to enter and exit their garage; bicycles, sports equipment, lawn/garden tools, and […]
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February 10, 2016
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Blog
Customer Feedback Rating Propels Whitby Garage Doors to Homestars Award It has often been said that customer referrals, or word-of-mouth advertising, is the best form of marketing/promotion for a business. This can be especially true for independent contractors who do not have the publicity budgets of large multi-national conglomerates yet still need to compete and succeed in their respective local markets. For many contractors, establishing a reputation that is worthy of customer referrals and recognition can literally be years in the making; a substantial time span may be needed to develop a customer base as well as demonstrate consistency in […]
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