2018

  • Prepare Your Garage For Winter's Harshness

    The cold temperatures that come with winter can cause all sorts of problems around the house. You've probably already thought about what needs to be done to prepare the heating system and the plumbing system, stocked up on the rock salt and bought yourself the shovels and boots that you'll need, but have you prepared your garage for the next several months of winter's worst. Here, you'll find a few things that you need to do to prepare the garage for winter.
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  • 3 Signs You Should Install An Overhead Door On Your Outdoor Storage Shed

    Traditional exterior doors are common on backyard storage sheds, but they aren't the only type of door that you can use. Many people use overhead doors on these sheds instead. In fact, many of the companies that sell these sheds will install an overhead door for you, but if you already have the storage shed, you'll need to hire an overhead door installation technician to do it. 1. You're Using it to Store Lawnmowers or ATVs
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  • 3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Garage Door This Spring

    At least a few times a year, you should pay your garage door a little extra attention. Spring is a great time to lubricate all the moving parts on your garage door, clean it inside and out, and replace any damaged or worn-out weather stripping. 1. Lubricate The first thing you should do this spring lubricate the moving parts on your garage door. This includes the chains and all the joints where your garage door folds up on itself.
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  • 3 Tips For Maintaining Your Garage Door Springs

    Many people forget to maintain their garage door, but a poor garage door is a vulnerability to your home. Maintaining your garage door springs is a big part of keeping your door in good condition. If you haven't maintained your garage door springs before, check out these three tips. Identify the Springs Start by identifying the springs to see if you have extension or torsion springs. Start by closing the garage door, so you can see the springs.
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