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Understanding Garage Door Opener Security Features: Protecting Your Home from Break-Ins
Your garage door is one of the most important entry points to your home, and ensuring it’s secure is crucial for the safety of your family and property. With advancements in technology, modern garage door openers now come equipped with cutting-edge security features...
The Best Garage Door Openers 2024
A smart garage door opener allows users to remotely control and monitor their garage door using a smartphone or other internet-connected device. It typically integrates with a home automation system and offers features such as real-time alerts, remote access, and...
Elevate Your Home’s Exterior with Contemporary Designs for your Garage Door
Your home's exterior is the first impression you give to guests and passersby, and one of the most prominent features is your garage door. No longer just a utilitarian necessity, garage doors have become a focal point of modern home design, seamlessly blending style...
Garage Door Off-Track Repair: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Functionality
A garage door off track is not only an inconvenience but also a potential safety hazard. It can disrupt your daily routine and compromise the security of your home. However, with proper care and knowledge, resolving this issue can be manageable. Here's a comprehensive...
About Wall Mount Garage Door Openers
In recent years, technological advancements have revolutionized the way we interact with our homes, including the operation of our garage doors. Among these innovations are wall mount garage door openers, offering homeowners a blend of convenience, space-saving...
The History of Overhead Garage Doors
Garage doors play a vital role in our daily lives, providing both security and convenience. Over the years, these doors have evolved significantly, and today, overhead garage doors are a common sight. In this blog post, we'll take a fascinating journey through the...
Solutions for Low Clearance Garage Doors
Dealing with low clearance in your garage can be challenging, but there are several practical solutions to address this issue and make the most of the available space. Here are some solutions for low clearance garage doors: Choose the Right Type of Garage Door Choose...
A Guide to Garage Door Rollers
When you think about your garage door, you might focus on the opener, the springs, or the overall appearance. However, there's an unsung hero in the world of garage doors – the rollers. These small, often-overlooked components play a crucial role in the smooth and...
The Benefits of Hiring a Local Garage Door Service
When it comes to maintaining or repairing your garage door, the decision to hire a professional service is a smart one. But have you considered the advantages of choosing a local garage door service provider? Let's explore why opting for a local service can be...
Swing Open Garage Doors: Convenience and Style
When it comes to garage doors, there are numerous options to choose from, each with its own set of advantages. One style that stands out for its unique benefits is the swing open garage door. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of swing open garage doors and...
Smart Garage Door Openers
Home WIFI networks have allowed many modern conveniences in our day to day lives. Automated lighting, heating and smart speakers are among the many examples. Smart garage door openers use the same technology to provide additional features and security that are...
Repair Or Replace Garage Doors
All homeowners eventually face the same question: Should I repair or replace my garage door? That's because garage doors don't last forever even when they are well maintained. But there are considerations that go beyond the age of the door. Garage doors contribute a...
Keen Garage Doors Wins Best Of Sonoma County Award
It's an honor to receive the Best of Sonoma County Reader's Choice award for 2022! Our goal is and has always been to provide our customers with the best pricing and service and this award means we must be doing something right! We just want to take a moment to thank...
Garage Door Safety Tips
We take garage doors for granted when they work properly and that's ok. But it's important to remember that garage doors are heavy and have a number of components that can be dangerous, especially when kids or pets are in the area. It's a good idea to know what the...
Garage Door Curb Appeal
For most homes, garage door curb appeal has a direct impact on the overall curb appeal of the home. Newer homes often feature the garage in a very prominent position and can occupy more than 50% of the street facing side of the house. So it's no surprise that a great...
Is Your Garage Door Opener Not Working?
Homeowners count on their garage door opener to open and close the door without much thought. So when the garage door opener stops working, it come as an unpleasant surprise. In addition, it can pose a safety hazard in case of emergencies like a wildfire or the need...
Garage Door Insulation
When it comes to home energy efficiency, homeowners often focus on insulation for walls, windows, and attics, but one area that is frequently overlooked is the garage. However, considering that the garage door is the largest entrance to your home, insulating it can...
Helpful Tips When Hiring a Garage Door Contractor
Hiring a garage door contractor is like hiring any service provider. For example, you probably know to get multiple bids, references and so on. However, in emergencies, you may find yourself short on time for a lengthy search process. Here are some tips in order of...
Why Your Garage Door Springs Break
Garage door springs are probably the most important component of a garage door system. For example, the springs provide extra force to help open and close the heavy garage doors. In addition, they reduce the amount of energy your garage door opener needs to lift and...