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Signs Your Garage Door Opener Needs Replacement (and When to Upgrade to Smart Tech)

Written by Garth

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Your garage door opener is the unsung hero of your home’s convenience and security. It quietly raises and lowers your garage door thousands of times over the years, often without a second thought — until it starts acting up. Most openers last between 10 and 15 years, but their performance and reliability can decline long before that if they aren’t maintained. Recognizing the … [Read more...] about Signs Your Garage Door Opener Needs Replacement (and When to Upgrade to Smart Tech)

Garage Door Security Tips to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

Written by Garth

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Your garage door is one of the largest and most frequently used entry points to your home — yet it’s often the most overlooked when it comes to security. Many homeowners focus on front doors or windows, forgetting that an unsecured garage can provide easy access to the rest of the house. Implementing strong garage door security tips is essential to keeping your family and … [Read more...] about Garage Door Security Tips to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

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How Insulated Garage Doors Can Cut Energy Costs and Boost Comfort

Your garage plays an important role in your home’s comfort and energy usage. Installing insulated garage doors is one of the most effective ways to improve energy efficiency while reducing heating and cooling costs. Whether you … [Read More...] about How Insulated Garage Doors Can Cut Energy Costs and Boost Comfort

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Hey there, Garage door friends! I’m Garth.   I started the Garage Door Club on a whim in early 2018. I wasn’t even sure what a DIY blog was at the time, but I knew that my years of experience writing & creating digital content for a reputable garage door repair company could be beneficial to those who typically seem to be lost when facing a dilemma with their garage doors.   READ MORE

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