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Okay, obviously if one of them snaps and attempts to murder you and your car, that is a good time. It might be wise to replace your garage door springs prior to such an incident. So the question is, when is that? Garage door spring repair is possible but not terribly common. Which brings us to the next question. A question that should be asked before asking when to replace … [Read more...] about When Do I Replace My Garage Door Springs?

Note, this article particularly pertains to overhead garage doors and garage door springs. The bottom line is that it is very important to have a balanced garage door. You really don’t want your garage door to malfunction and say… fall off its tracks and onto your or your car. We are talking about serious injury, death, and major property damage that could cost you in the … [Read more...] about Testing The Balance Of Your Garage Door

Are you really still waiting to buy that garage door opener? That’s alright but you do not really have to. It is entirely understandable to delay in buying a garage door opener. Honestly, the reasons are many. You might not know what kind of garage door opener you really want. You might not be able to afford it right away (or so you think). Maybe you just have not had the time … [Read more...] about Still Delaying The Purchase Of A Garage Door Opener?

Many of us like to keep a clean house, but have you thought about keeping a clean garage… door? You know it would look better clean. A lot of us just do not think about keeping our garage door clean, though and that is actually a problem. Why? Because a dirty garage door wears down faster. Yes, it will rust faster and no one wants a hole in their garage door. However, mold and … [Read more...] about A Guide To Keeping Your Garage Door Clean

As you are probably well aware, there are parts and pieces of your garage door that just wear down really fast. Your garage door has a lot of moving parts and almost always move when it is in use. Now, we are not saying they should wear down and break in a year or less. You should definitely call The Garage Door Club Los Angeles at (213) 769-1370 if that is happening. That just … [Read more...] about Garage Door Parts That Wear Out The Quickest

Is your home low on space? Want to find a more convenient place for that cumbersome and noisy washer and dryer? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then I have some tips for you. Your garage is the perfect place to hook up your washer and dryer. It is generally clean, easy to access and will give you more space with less noise in the house. Here are a few ways to … [Read more...] about Turn Your Garage Into A Laundry Room

LED bulbs are all the rage these days and putting them on garage door openers is a popular idea as well. The real question is which ones are the best for a garage door opener? There are so many to choose from. You might even get a colorful idea and use a red or a blue one for certain holidays, or just in general. Which raises another important question. Can you do that? After … [Read more...] about What Are The Best LED Bulbs For A Garage Door Opener?

Have you started to stockpile on candy yet? Halloween is coming up fast, with ghouls, warlocks, werewolves, and more that will soon be knocking at your door. So why not go a little further this year and really decorate all out? Your garage door is just sitting there, why not make it more festive too! Not sure where to start? We have you covered! Halloween decorations are always … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Garage Door Look Spooktacular for Halloween

Is your garage door coming off its tracks on a regular basis? Or is it just right now that it is off its tracks for some reason. Either way, you are going to want to know why and what you can do about it. Garage doors are fairly simple to use but in reality are complicated pieces of equipment. Your garage door track in particular has to be perfectly balanced and in good … [Read more...] about Reasons Why Your Garage Door Is Off The Tracks Again

In North America, the majority, if not all garage doors are the sectional kind. Their height can range from 18-24 inches, or 46-61 centimeters. These garage doors are often equipped with automatic garage door openers. This is not the case for Europe. Europe does not often use the common sectional doors of North America, they have more variety, such as side-sliding sectional … [Read more...] about Comparing Garage Doors: Europe and North America