Garage Doors and Openers… Installation, Maintenance and Repair by the Natural Handyman

How do I replace a broken hinge or roller on my garage door? Replacing a defective roller requires you to unbolt the affected hinge, tip the hinge outward from the door to disengage the roller from the track, and reverse this procedure to reinstall with the new roller. You will probably have to tap the hinge bolts out with a hammer before the hinge will release from the door. If you do this, thread the nut back on a few turns before tapping, or you may damage the threads on the bolt. As an additional safeguard, you can also...

Aaaremotes’ Monster Garage Upgrades

Gate Safety for Automated Gates

Examples of safety features for electric gates, helping to create a safe automatic gate. We recommend that you purchase the following items: ...

Gate Opener

I'm sure many of you will agree with me, when I say that having to get out of your car to open the main door can be the most irritating job in the world. You come back after a hard day of work, drive your way through the bustling traffic, and finally reach home, but alas you have to get out of your car to open the gate. Now that can be quite annoying. You don't want to take the risk of leaving the main door open for animals and unwanted human beings (thieves and annoying salesmen)....

Garage Keypads

When you want to add some layers of security to your home, you may be interested in garage keypads. These allow you to protect your garage door even more, and this is something worth considering. The garage is a favorite point of entry for thieves and intruders, and even if they don't make it all the way into the home, they can still easily steal bikes and other toys, sporting goods and equipment, lawn care equipment, and so on. These things are usually very costly to replace and so of course homeowners want to keep them as...

Garage Opener

Buying or replacing a garage opener can be a great time to add some layers of security to your home. The garage is a favorite entry point for thieves and intruders and so it's important that it be as secure as possible. Of course family members often use the garage for their entry as well, even if they're not driving! The garage breezeway may be the family mudroom and it may be better to bring pets in this way as well, so of course it needs to be accessible to the family.The right garage opener can mean...

Garage Openers

Over the past few decades with the increase in crime and the value of cars rising garage openers have become increasingly popular, while they have been around for some time it is just over the past 20 years or so that their popularity has increased. In part for security and partly for the convenience now most homes have the convenience of a garage door opener to allow the driver to enter a dry secure garage before getting out of the vehicle. With the rise in popularity comes an increase in technology and features as well...

Garage Remote

When it's time to shop for a new garage remote, do you know what to look for and what features you need? This may seem like a strange question because most simply look for a clicker they can keep on the car's visor or in the breezeway of their home. While this type of very basic garage remote may be sufficient, when it's time to find a new one this may be an opportunity to upgrade its function.If you haven't shopped for a garage remote in years, you may not realize the features it offers and how the...

Garage Remote Control

Gone are the days when you have to get out from your vehicle and open the garage door manually. I can understand your pain and frustration as each time you leave the house, you have to get out of your vehicle and lock or close the door. Similarly, when you come back to your garage, you have to get out and open the door yourself. I have done it myself and trust me it can be the most annoying thing to do, especially when you come back from work. You may be lucky if your wife or...

Marwest Gate & Garage Door Expo 2006 – OCT 2006

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