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  • What To Look For In A Garage Door Opener

    Are you currently shopping around for a garage door opener? If so, it will help to look for the following things to know that you are getting one that is a great fit for your home. Steel-Reinforced Belt Drive You should take a look at the kind of belt that comes with the garage door opener. Ideally, you are going to want a belt that is steel-reinforced for a couple of reasons.
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  • Why Is Your Garage Door Not Opening Very Fast?

    Your garage door is the quintessential "set it and forget it" type of machinery. It's installed before you move in and hardly ever think about while you live there. Until it stops working. Or, perhaps even more frustratingly, it takes forever to open and close. If that's the case, you might need to have your garage door repaired, but it's worth investigating these common reasons first. Reason One: The Setting Is Switched to Slow
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  • Garage Door Repairs And Improving The Life Of Your System

    When you take care of your garage door system, it is going to last longer. Poorly aligned tracks and loose tension springs can cause unnecessary strain on your garage door opener. Brackets can become loose over time, causing your tracks to get out of alignment. If the door continues to open and close with loose brackets, you can end up ruining your tracks. Check your garage door periodically to make sure the tracks are clean and lined up.
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  • Why You Should Consider Having An Opener For The Garage Installed

    If you have a garage or two at home, you may want to consider paying a contractor to install garage door openers for you. Sure, you might have done fine without one for a while, but if you check out the following points, you might decide that it is well worth it to get the opener now. You Don't Have To Get Soaked From The Rain When you pull out of a garage that doesn't have an automatic opener, you have to park the vehicle, get out, and go manually close the door and lock it.
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  • Four Signs You Need To Repair Your Garage Door

    Your garage door sees a massive amount of wear and tear through its normal operation, since the weight of the door itself can place a strain on the many moving components of the system—not to mention that the exterior of the door is also subjected to a wide range of environmental factors throughout the year. Understanding some of the symptoms associated with a worn down garage door system can help you successfully identify when you need to talk to a contractor about potential repairs.
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  • Is it Finally Time for a Garage?

    Did you buy an older home that has only a carport and no actual garage?  If so, think of those poor people who lived in the house before you did. They more than likely had to made a mad dash into the house during a rainstorm, or simply to get into the cool house on a blistering hot day. Or, you may be building a brand new house and you are still in the design process.
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  • 3 Tips To Make Your Garage Safer

    When you think about your garage, you might not think about it being particularly dangerous. However, if you aren't careful, your garage could be one of the more dangerous areas of your house. Here are a few garage safety tips you can implement to help keep you and your family safe. 1. Have Your Garage Door Inspected and Maintained Regularly First of all, it is important to have your garage door inspected and maintained by a professional on a regular basis.
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  • 3 Garage Must-Haves For Your Modern Farmhouse

    From a traditional new construction home and historical craftsman to a large and open ranch plan, the various architectural styles available today are endless. Finding one that suits your needs can be overwhelming, so many people are choosing to build their dream home. Considering the modern farmhouse is one of the most popular styles of home today, you may be joining the large number of people building this home of their dreams.
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  • Universal Garage Door Openers ~ Why They Are Ideal

    If you have a garage that utilizes a garage door opener, you may need to strongly consider whether or not you should invest in a backup solution. Many property owners only have one garage door opener. Even if you have two, it might be worth your time to consider investing in a universal garage door option because one day you might lose or damage one. The following information will help you to better understand your options and why universal garage door openers are ideal.
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  • 4 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Security Gate Operator This Winter

    Outdoor electrical systems like your security gate operator can use some extra TLC during the winter. Countless days of near or below-freezing temperatures can quickly do a number on this equipment, even when it's designed and rated to survive a wide range of weather conditions. If you want your security gate operator to function flawlessly throughout the winter, you'll need to consider these 4 care tips. Check the Belts It's always a good idea to check the belts that help power your security gate operator.
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