The general public’s knowledge of garage doors and openers typically starts and ends at the remote. Click the button, and it opens. Click it again, and it closes. It’s one of those things we take for ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A loud and noisy garage door can be one of the first signs that it’s time to replace the springs. New springs aren’t as costly to replace as the garage ...

Has your garage door broken? Most of us never spare a thought for our garage doors. We use them every day, but don’t really know how they work. All it takes is a broken garage door spring to cause a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your garage door has many moving parts, one being a door spring that's important for counterbalancing the weight. The spring makes it easier ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...