Garage Doors & Door Openers

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Can't Close Garage Door with Remote

It could be a tech problem or a physical obstruction.

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Garage Door Not Working - Light Flashing 5 Times

The problem could be hiding in a few different places.

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How to Gel Stain a Garage Door

Can your garage door use a facelift? A simple gel stain will get it looking better than ever.

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How to Install Garage Door Insulation

A worthwhile task to undertake

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How to Patch Damaged Garage Door Insulation

There are two primary types of garage door insulation.

Programming a Garage Door Remote

Never worry about breaking or losing your garage door remote again.

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What to Do About Lost Garage Door Openers

Garage door openers are great in cold climates.

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How to Reset a Garage Door Opener Keypad

A garage door opener keypad enables you to access your garage from the outside without the remote control.

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How to Replace a Garage Door Seal

A defective garage door seal can lead to leaks.

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Automatic Garage Door Repair Guide

There are a wide range of problems that can occur.

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Basic Garage Door Repair Parts - Cost Effective Options

You can get many at home improvement stores.

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Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair

You need to use stringent safety measures.

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Pros And Cons Of Roll-Up Garage Doors

They're very common and highly flexible.

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Garage Door Parts Explained

It helps to know them for trouble shooting and maintenance.

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Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair Methods

Garage door torsion spring repair can be dangerous.

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Pros and Cons of a Roll up Garage Door

They're efficient but challenging to install.

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Types of Garage Door Designs

Decide whether to go with glass, slide away, or roll up.

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Garage Door Window: Pros and Cons

A garage door window adds light.

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Step-By-Step Garage Door Repair

It may be an easy fix or it might be time for a replacement.

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How To Program A Garage Door Opener

Programming a garage door opener is fairly simple.

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4 Tips for Ultimate Garage Security

Don't give criminals an easy way in.

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Choosing the Garage Door Opener Right for You

Add convenience and protection with an auto door opener.

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Screw Drive Garage Door Opener Installation

A screw drive garage door opener uses a threaded steel rod.

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How to Convert a Screw Drive to a Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

A chain drive garage door opener is very different from that of a screw drive opener.

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6 Safety Tips for Replacing Garage Door Springs

They are a critical component to lower and raise the door.

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How Does a Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Work?

The belt drive garage door opener is at the high end of garage door openers.

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How to Reduce Garage Door Opener Spring Tension

Your garage door needs to release tension now and again too.

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How to Install a Garage Door Keypad Opener

A garage door opener keypad will allow you to use your garage door without having a key.

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How to Fit Up and Over Garage Doors

Some doors have solid planes that flip to open.

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How Garage Door Cables Work

Garage door cables are hard to understand exactly what is going on when they are functioning.

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How to Fit a Roll-Up Garage Door Opener Motor

Garage door motors replace the need for manual opening.

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6 Benefits to Installing Keyless Entry for a Garage Door Opener

A keypad can let you in even when you lose your keys.

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How do I replace my garage door bottom seal on an uneven surface?

To replace a garage door bottom seal correctly, cover the strike piece with a polyurethane seal.

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What are some different garage door seal types?

You've got options, and our lips aren't sealed.

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Repair a Garage Door Motor that Hums but Does Not Work

When you find that your garage door motor is making a humming noise but not opening and closing.

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How to Adjust Garage Door Close Force

To be sure it is closing as it should, you may need to adjust the garage door close force.

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How Garage Door Safety Sensors Work

Garage door safety sensors are there to enhance the safety of your automated garage door opener.

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How Garage Door Opener Sensors Work

They are meant to prevent accidents.