Exploring Garage Door Options

If you arrive home in the middle of the night, or during inclement weather, the last thing you want is for your garage door opener to fail you. Unfortunately, that's exactly what can happen if you don't keep your garage door properly maintained. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help prevent mechanical malfunctions. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep your garage door opener in tiptop shape. [Read More]

Occasionally, you could experience problems with your security gates. Depending on the nature of the problem, you could possibly resolve it with basic troubleshooting. Here are some common problems that can occur with security gates and what steps you can take.  The Gate Hesitates When Opening When a security gate hesitates to open after the opener is depressed, it could be a sign that the gate is too heavy to close. [Read More]

Taking care of your garage door can be a fickle process. There are numerous ways you can ensure that your garage door is working properly. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will discover a few garage door troubleshooting tips. Loose Connections Electronic parts can become loose or otherwise will not be sufficiently connected. It is important to make sure that all of the electronic connections, such as wires and other small parts, are properly connected. [Read More]

If you've taught your children to have a healthy respect for dangerous items in the house and garage – such as your lawnmower and chainsaw – it's important to remember that you should also provide some safety education about the garage door. While it might seem innocent enough, the garage door can pose a risk in several ways. Hospitals documented more than 13,000 cases of injuries in 2007 that involved garage doors. Given that children are often at risk of a garage door-related injury because they frequently play around it, it's imperative to set forth several rules that will discourage your children from playing in this manner. [Read More]