October brings a mix of excitement and preparation for families as they gear up for Halloween festivities and the transition into colder months. One often-overlooked area in the home is the garage, which plays a crucial role in our daily routines. Here are some essential tips for busy families to ensure their garage is safe and functional this October.
Optimize Your Garage for Seasonal Changes
With the changing weather, it’s an ideal time to declutter and reorganize your garage.
- Tips for an Organized Garage:
- Store summer sports equipment and outdoor toys in labeled bins.
- Create a dedicated space for Halloween decorations to keep them accessible.
- Ensure that winter tools and supplies, such as shovels, salt, or winter sports gear, are easily reachable
Inspect Your Garage Door Mechanisms
As we transition into the fall season, it’s crucial to verify that your garage door operates smoothly.
- What to Check:
- Inspect the tracks for debris and clean them to ensure unobstructed movement.
- Test the garage door’s safety features, such as the auto-reverse mechanism, to ensure they function correctly.
- Look for signs of wear on the cables and springs, and call a professional if you notice any issues.
Install Keyless Entry for Added Security
With children returning home from school, a keyless entry system for your garage can provide peace of mind.
- Benefits of Keyless Entry:
- Allows children to access the garage without needing a physical key.
- Offers enhanced security by allowing you to set temporary codes for guests or service personnel.
- It makes it easier to monitor who is entering and exiting your home.
Maintain Your Garage for a Stress-Free Experience
A well-maintained garage can reduce stress and improve functionality as the holiday season approaches.
- Maintenance Checklist:
- Schedule regular inspections to catch potential issues before they become problems.
- Lubricate moving parts to minimize noise and ensure smooth operation.
- Ensure that garage lighting is sufficient for safety, especially during evening hours.
Get Your Garage Ready for Fall
The garage door is a big blank canvas, which you can decorate using removable murals or decals, or project a Spooktacular image on using an outdoor holiday projector. You can find ideas for decorating the door on Pinterest. Is your garage door already frightening? Consider investing in a new garage door and having it professionally installed. A replacement may net you a 94.5% return on investment at resale.
Sun Devil Garage Door offers Phoenicians a wide selection of garage door services such as maintenance, repair, new products, and garage door installation. Our company can also diagnose and repair both minor and significant problems as they arise. More substantial issues, such as broken garage door springs, may be fixed that same day or after regular business hours.
We are further committed to using durable products from trusted manufacturers, like LiftMaster®, which we stock on our service trucks each morning. Sun Devil Garage Door is proud to offer an extensive line of new garage doors, automatic openers, and high-cycle torsion springs as well. #Supportlocal by scheduling a garage door installation appointment today at (480) 838-9397.
