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Garage Door: Safety, Repair and Modification Tips

Things to Consider When Investing in a Farm Shed

26 September 2016
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A farm shed is a great option if you need to store hay, farming equipment or animals. If you are looking to install a farm shed, it is important that you carefully consider the different features which are on offer as well as how to avoid potential hazards. Below is a simple guide to things you should consider before you invest in a farm shed. The location of the farm shed Read More 

Garage Rage: 5 Signs Your Garage Door Needs to be Serviced

12 April 2016
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Your garage door experiences a lot of wear and tear during the hundreds of times it is opened every year. However, most homeowners never take the time to inspect the performance or condition of their garage door until it is too late. Below are 5 signs your garage door might need a service. Sagging Once a month you should check the balance of your garage door. To do this, simply disconnect the opener before opening the garage door manually. Read More 

Monthly Maintenance Checklist for Your Commercial Garage Door

26 February 2016
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Commercial garage doors are quite an investment for a business owner. The impact of a broken commercial garage door is much more than a pesky inconvenience, it can and will cost the business money both in repairs and in time (and opportunities) wasted while the doors were not in proper working condition. To avoid all this, there are a few monthly maintenance checks you can have done. Lubrication This is a common maintenance practice for anything with moving parts, and it is quite simple to do if you follow the manufacturer's manual. Read More 

4 Important Things to Do to Keep Your Garage Door in Shape

22 February 2016
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You have probably experienced the inconvenience of a garage door that shudders, makes noise, opens slowly, or even fails to open when you are late for an appointment. The number of ordeals that homeowners face with their garage doors is many. But what do you do to be free of these frequent garage door problems? Below is a summary of some of the things you can do to avoid future problems with your garage door. Read More 

Maintenance Measures for Automatic Garage Doors

18 January 2016
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Automatic garage doors are one of the most overworked mechanisms in the home. Unfortunately, not many homeowners take measures to ensure that these doors stay in proper working condition. As such, when problems crop up, they seem to have appeared out of nowhere. The truth of the matter though is that a minor problem that could have been easily fixed may have gone undetected and become exacerbated over time. This is why it is important for homeowners to carry out regular visual inspections to ensure that their automatic garage doors are working at optimal functionality. Read More 

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Garage Door: Safety, Repair and Modification Tips

Welcome to my part of the internet. My name is Crystal, and I have a large old house, where something almost always needs a repair. To safeguard my budget, I have learned to repair a number of things over the years including my garage door. If you want DIY tips on garage door safety, repair or modification, you have come to the right spot. In this blog, I plan to post on all things related to garage doors, and I may even include a few posts on other home repairs as well. Please, grab some tea and start reading. I hope this info helps and inspires you.

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