Tips

Great solutions to problems and fascinating ideas on garage door panels, colors and designs

Get to know the pros and cons of materials

When you're called to choose new garage door materials, you don't have to panic. It's just good to know that wood is the most sensitive of all materials unless is made of composite wood. Glass doors are great but choose milk glass panels to protect your private world and prefer galvanized steel to avoid erosion.

Learn the secrets of your garage door

How much do you know about your garage door? It's best to take a look of the manual, learn the weight of the door since it'll be useful for garage door parts replacement and find out which springs your system needs. Check the horsepower of the motor and how to reprogram the remote.

Reducing garage door slips

Ensure that the doors are completely disconnected from the restraints so that top-down repair can take place. If you leave some hanging then they can fall very quickly and damage the fabric of the door. Use a ladder that is firm and you can even ask a friend or family member to be on standby.