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How to Update Your Existing Garage Door
Are you thinking about updating a part of your home, but not sure where to start? A new garage door may be just what you need! People may overlook their garage doors when thinking about home improvement projects. An updated garage door can make a huge difference. Did...
How to Get Rid of Rust on a Garage Door
It’s that time of year! Here in the midwest it’s time to queue up Spring projects. An area many overlook is the garage! Your garage door typically takes up to 40 percent of the front of your house making it a huge part of your home’s first impression. Something like...
Top LiftMaster Garage Door Openers of 2022
Are you looking for a new garage door opener? With a majority of people reporting they use their garage as their main point of entry it’s no surprise that homeowners are trying to make sure they get the best out of their investment. Here are a few openers proven to...
Preparing for Garage Door Installation Day
Congrats! You’ve made the plunge and purchased a new garage door for your home. Whether you are a first time purchaser or you’ve been through it a time or two, there are a few things to consider before installation day. Garage Door Pre-Installation Checklist To...
Severe Weather: Storms & Garage Door Issues
Living in the Midwest comes with a set of its own weather intricacies. We joke about wearing shorts one day and getting caught in a snowstorm the next! If it’s a snow storm, a wind storm, or even a rain storm, there are plenty of opportunities for possible damage to...
Energy Efficiency in Attached Garages
Are you a homeowner with an attached garage? You may not realize it, but your garage is an opportunity for energy savings and lower heating bills. Your garage is one of the biggest locations of energy loss in your home, contributing to higher energy bills. There are a...
Configuring a New Garage Door Remote
Whether you just purchased a new remote control for your garage door opener system or you need to reprogram an existing remote, most garage openers work similarly when it comes to configuring the handheld remote. Which remotes will work with my garage door? Depending...
How Do Garage Door Openers Work?
You may be well aware that your garage door works by pressing a button (either on a remote, the MyQ app, a keypad, etc.) that communicates with something in your garage and makes the door lift up. However, in the event of a broken garage door or your system needing...
Why Won’t My Garage Door Remote Work?
Coming home at the end of the day to a garage door that won’t open is a frustrating way to start an evening, especially when your garage is your primary access point into your home. Luckily when this happens it is often an easy fix. If not, a professional garage door...
How to Control Your Garage Door with a Mobile App
Technology helps make our lives easier and these days it seems that there’s an app for everything! From getting food delivered straight to your door to keeping track of your health—our smartphones give us incredible power from the palm of our hands. Have you ever left...
Broken Sensors: Troubleshooting a Garage Door That Won’t Close Right
A garage door that just won’t shut quite right can be maddening. When adding concern for safety into the equation, finding the right fix becomes a first priority. The most common reason a garage door won’t shut right is almost always a photo eye (safety sensor) issue....
How Can A Noisy Garage Door Be Fixed?
Can your family tell when someone’s home just from your noisy garage door? A noisy garage door isn’t just annoying—it’s a key indication that your garage door or your garage door opener needs maintenance. While regular maintenance with a garage door pro is important,...