How do you keep your garage safe? When considering home security, garage safety is often overlooked. This can become a problem because it is one of the most vulnerable home security areas. Items inside the garage – lawnmowers, cars, and power tools – are tempting to thieves. And once an...
With all this snow, ice and fluctuating temperatures, our garages weather storms and thaws that take its toll on our homes. Especially, cold winter days affects the exterior areas of our home including the garage door and the mechanisms that allow it to continue to function flawlessly and effectively. Neglecting...
The garage door has been rattling off and on for the last few weeks. Now, on a cold winter morning with ice and snow everywhere, the garage door refuses to open. It's time to call the office, get alternative transportation for the kids and someone to help get the door...
Harsh Canadian winters are tough on roads and automobiles. The weather can also wreak havoc on your garage door. Ice and snow builds up beneath the garage door, freezing it shut. Metal components contract and seize up in extreme temperatures. Old lubricating grease hardens when temperatures drop, gumming up the...
As the year quickly draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to recap some of our favorite garage renovation tips from this past year. Winterize Your Garage (and Everything in It) If you haven’t already prepped your garage for winter, there’s no time like the present. Defend your garage,...
Summertime is the perfect time to do a little maintenance on the garage. Oil the rails on the garage door with a lubricant (such as WD-40) to make sure it runs smoothly. Clear any spider webs from the electronic eye on the garage door. If you need a new garage...
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