Do away with the remote all together with a Wi-Fi compatible garage door opener. Core features include: Controlling the door from anywhere, anytime; customized alerts on the status of the garage door; and scheduling the door to close at a specific time. These features help to ensure much needed peace of mind. MyQ Retrofits This...
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Are you in the market for a new garage door opener? To help you discover the best garage door opener for your own personal needs, we examined three popular models: chain-drive, belt-drive, and screw-drive. We also discuss must have features such as battery backups and smart technology. Garage Door Opener Types There are three types...
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Whether you’re unhappy with your existing door’s appearance, it is damaged beyond repair or it is nearing its life expectancy (from 15 to 30 years), deciding to purchase a new garage door provides an excellent opportunity to increase curb appeal. A new garage door can also increase property values making it a popular home improvement...
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Don’t let their modest size fool you, garage door springs work to balance the entire weight of the heavy door as it lifts and lowers, whether manually or with an automatic garage door opener. As such, they under tremendous tension, which can make repairing them dangerous. Here is everything you need to know about garage...
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With temperatures hovering in the mid-90s, it’s time to break out the sunblock and sunglasses, especially when out in nature – even though it’s only spring and summer hasn’t yet arrived. The seasons’ warm weather also provides us with the perfect opportunity to prepare the garage door for summer before it gets too hot outside....
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Your garage door provides curb appeal, which can increase property value, and an astounding level of utility. They are made of an intricate system of components that, when properly maintained, work together to ensure the door operates efficiently. To maintain their value, they must also be free of major dents, dings or persistent noise. If...
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The garage is a great storage spot, assuming that it doesn’t become a cluttered catchall, and you are still able to park your vehicle(s) in it. However, there are some items that should be stored anywhere else, but in the space the garage provides. These items include hazardous materials, pet and canned food, paper products,...
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The garage: It’s where you park your car and store your stuff. There is no denying that garages, whether attached or detached, add a great deal of value. However, no garage is complete without its share of cool gadgets! Here are seven products that will have you immediately declaring I want that for your garage, vehicle, or...
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‘Tis the season that makes our toasty summers worth it. We can’t think of a better way to get into the holiday spirit than by attending one, two or all the following can’t miss holiday events that our Valley offers. “The Nutcracker” Share in the magic of the holiday season by attending this classic rendition...
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As the weather begins to change, it is the perfect time to think about making energy-efficient upgrades to your garage that will help lower your energy bill when the cold weather arrives. Consider the following tips when planning your energy-efficient garage upgrades. Insulate and Seal Your Garage One of the easiest ways to improve the...
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