Swapping out a couple of springs sounds like an easy DIY, but it's anything but. Learn about the risks of garage door spring ...

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 ...

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 ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. 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 ...

Answer: There are a lot of moving parts to an automatic opening garage door and every piece plays a role in operating the door. Garage doors are heavy, and the springs are under tremendous tension.

Did you know garage doors can be one of the most common ways to break into a house? According to criminal justice professor James Lynch at the University of Maryland, it’s common to forget to lock ...

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