Consider how often you open and close your garage door every day. For most southeastern Florida homeowners, the garage door cycles up to 1,500 times every year. Homeowners often take garage doors for granted as the main entryway to their homes, offering a safe and convenient entrance. The garage door opener is the key to this convenience. When your garage door opener stops functioning properly, you might have to put your whole routine on hold. Whether your garage door won’t close all of the way, makes unusual sounds while operational, or refuses to open or close at all, the cause […]
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Why Your Garage Door Is So Loud When Opening Or Closing As with any mechanical system, you expect to hear some noise when your garage doors open or close. When a gentle hum becomes grinding or banging, it indicates a problem with your garage door or opener. Ignoring these signs could lead to severe damage, safety hazards and costly repairs. Understanding the noise source will help you determine the best way to resolve it. While squeaky hinges are easy to fix with a little lubricant, more complex issues like a broken torsion spring require a professional. Here, we’ll explore the […]
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Homeowners in Southeast Florida have experience with hurricanes. If you live in Florida, you should have a sturdy automatic garage door that will protect your home, your family and your vehicle from severe storms. By law, garage doors in Florida need to be Windcode-rated to withstand strong hurricane winds. In this guide, we will go over: What to Do If Your Garage Door Gets Stuck How to Open a Garage Door Manually Garage Door Safety Tips Schedule Emergency Garage Door Maintenance Contact an Expert Automatic garage doors should open with the press of the wall station, input of your code on […]
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December 6, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
If you’re like many homeowners in Southeast Florida, you likely don’t give a lot of thought to the function of your garage door — until it gets stuck or it won’t open or close at all. But when you consider that you and your family probably operate the door several times per day, it’s easy to see it can experience significant wear and tear. Without timely preventive maintenance, your garage door system will eventually incur mechanical issues that can lead to costly repairs and possibly shorten its lifespan. Schedule Your Maintenance What Does Garage Door Maintenance Involve? Preventive maintenance for […]
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November 4, 2018
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Garage Door Repair
The typical residential garage door will open and close thousands of times each year. All that wear and tear can take a toll on the door, as well as the opener, springs, rollers, cables, hinges and other essential parts and components. As with any mechanical device, a garage door needs a regular tune-up to keep it in peak operating condition and minimize the chances of a significant repair issue. In this guide, we will go over: When You Should Get a Tune-Up What to Expect from a Tune-Up Signs You Need a Garage Door Tune-Up Who to Contact When and […]
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September 5, 2018
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Garage Door Styles
If you’re in the market for a garage door, consider whether you want a door with or without insulation. Many people associate insulation with heat — thick layers of material that prevent heated air from escaping. This addition to your garage door saves energy and lowers those skyrocketing monthly energy bills. As a homeowner in Southeast Florida, you might believe insulation offers little value and will only produce an unnecessary expense. After all, the weather remains hot and humid for most of the year, so what benefit can you derive from adding insulation to your home? Explore the reasons why you should insulate your garage door below. What Is Garage […]
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August 6, 2018
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Home Improvement
As that old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. When it comes to your home, its “curb appeal” is the initial impression people get when they see your house for the first time. The term doesn’t just refer to the upkeep of the home — properties with a strong curb appeal typically have that “it” factor that makes them stand out from the others on the block. Whether it’s the immaculate landscaping, unique architecture or ornate garage door, there’s something that captures the attention of passersby. The Benefits of Boosting Your Boca Raton […]
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July 25, 2018
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Garage Door Safety
In the wake of a hurricane, the insurance companies that cover the affected area will generally be swamped with claims from ravaged homeowners. As these companies rush to process all these claims, many families are displaced for days and sometimes weeks. With so much confusion and desperation at hand, repair scam artists often descend upon disaster areas to con needy, unsuspecting homeowners into costly, unfair contracts. Even worse, many of these scammers split with the cash and never finish the stipulated repairs. As the influx of such activity increases, it is crucial to know the red flags so that you […]
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Tips for Protecting Your Florida Home Against a Hurricane Hurricanes are one of the most destructive phenomena on earth. We’ve all seen reports of entire communities ravaged by these storms, and some of us have had the misfortune of experiencing them first-hand. Although meteorologists and weather experts emphasize the importance of being prepared for hurricanes, needless damage and fatalities occur every year because their advice is not heeded. If you live in a hurricane-prone area, follow the valuable tips in our hurricane protection guide. In the event of a storm, it could save you thousands of dollars in damage and, more importantly, […]
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As a homeowner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your family and your valuables safe. One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is secure your home against potential intruders. You might not realize the dangers associated with leaving your home unprotected. Many homeowners neglect to take the steps necessary to ensure their protection, as nearly 50 percent fail to keep even their front door locked at all times. But when you recognize the importance of home security, you can better evaluate your home’s safety and prevent break-ins. By following these tips, […]
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