Large dents that appear in your garage door will likely indicate the need for replacement, especially when they affect more than one panel. However, those smaller dents and dings may only need a quick repair. Of course, we recommend calling one of our professionals for dent repair or garage door replacement. But here are some [...]

How a new door can add value to your home… Being a homeowner is one of the most rewarding experiences but also comes with many challenges. It’s not enough to have a home, you have to maintain it and every component contained therein. This includes your garage door. When you keep your door in good [...]

Feeling secure in our homes is of paramount importance. When we can separate ourselves from the unpredictability of the outside world, we can feel safe and thus relax. When your home is not reliable, even in small ways, and your security is compromised, it can be hard to feel comfortable. Maybe there’s a natural point [...]

As a homeowner, you may often worry a lot about safeguarding your property against human intruders – and understandably so. But what about those intruders that slither in on their bellies or scurry in on all fours? They can do just as much damage to your garage and ultimately the interior of your home than [...]

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get in or out of your home and the garage door is stuck. There could be many reasons why the door isn’t opening (or closing for that matter), from a blocked photo eye sensor to a misalignment of the tracks. Here are the top six reasons your garage [...]

Summer’s warm grip has a hold of the Detroit area once again, with temperatures averaging in the 80s and above. Your priority is probably staying as cool as you can within your home, but you may forget about temperatures in your garage. Because many garages get full sun for much of the day and don’t [...]

We’ve waited a long time for summer and now that it’s finally here, we can spend some time enjoying it. But we can’t forget those regular tasks that need attention – even in the dog days of summer. Garage door maintenance is at the top of the list due to the size of the door [...]

You probably understand your springs are among the most critical elements of your garage door system. When your garage door does not open or close correctly, it’s likely that a worn-out or broken spring is to blame. However, you may not realize that there are two main types of springs – torsion and extension – [...]

Now that summer’s here, all you may be thinking about is hamburgers on the grill, ice cold lemonade and hosting neighborhood pool parties. Who has time to think about the state of their garage door? Well, you should make the time. That’s because summer’s weather can do some damage to your door that you should [...]

Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds. It’s probably one of the heaviest working components in your whole house. Is it’s not working properly, it can pose a dangerous safety risk to anyone who goes near it. With garage doors injuring and even killing thousands every year, you can’t be too careful. Here are five [...]