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Can Sunlight Exposure Affect Garage Door Sensors?

Can Sunlight Exposure Affect Garage Door Sensors?

Your garage door’s sensors are one of its most important components to ensure safe operation. As critical as these sensors are, there are multiple factors that can cause them to malfunction. As a knowledgeable Indianapolis homeowner, it’s important to...
What’s the Lifespan of a Typical Garage Door?

What’s the Lifespan of a Typical Garage Door?

Garage doors are a vital part of everyday life. They do more than cover your garage’s entryway and inside the house. They also serve a cosmetic purpose, making your house look beautiful. With all these benefits, it is not ideal to leave your garage door to wear...
7 Garage Door Makeovers to Inspire a Remodel

7 Garage Door Makeovers to Inspire a Remodel

Garage doors are usually left alone until they need a fix, but what about giving yours a makeover before that happens? It might be time to enhance your garage door with new aesthetics that will improve your home’s value. A garage door makeover is a big project...
How Much Wind Can Your Garage Door Handle?

How Much Wind Can Your Garage Door Handle?

Updated October 2023 Did you know that garage doors are one of the most vulnerable parts of your home? Though they might look sturdy, they still have to be lightweight enough to raise and lower. This can lead to issues when your home encounters intense storms. If you...
How to Prepare Your Garage Doors for Indiana Weather

How to Prepare Your Garage Doors for Indiana Weather

ndiana is fortunate to enjoy a mild and temperate climate and pleasant weather for most of the year. But the Hoosier State is certainly no stranger to seasonal weather extremes, and those are the times when it’s really nice to have a garage in your home. You’re on...
Top Tips for Keeping Your Garage Door Safe

Top Tips for Keeping Your Garage Door Safe

According to one survey, six out of 10 American homes have a garage. When garage doors are in working condition, they can be an added convenience. But some faults can lead to accidents and even fatalities. Approximately 30,000 injuries per year happen due to garage...
How to Spot and Troubleshoot Common Garage Door Problems

How to Spot and Troubleshoot Common Garage Door Problems

Your garage door opens and closes approximately 1,500 times a year. With a weight exceeding 150 pounds, it can put a lot of pressure on the underlying mechanism. In this article, you’ll find tips on how to troubleshoot and fix your garage door. Your Garage Door...