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Where Are Garage Door Sensors Located?

Hey there, garage door enthusiasts! Garage door sensors, often called safety sensors, are small but mighty devices that play a crucial role in home safety and efficiency. If you’ve ever wondered exactly where they’re located or how they work, this guide is for you. These sensors are typically positioned on either side of your garage…

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5 KEY INDICATORS THAT IT IS TIME TO REPLACE YOUR GARAGE DOOR IN 2022

When we need to replace items that no longer serve their intended function, even though they are technically still in use, they no longer provide satisfaction, so purchasing…

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Video of Capitol Rioters storming through a garage door

Capitol Rioters storm through a garage door as shown on video. The United States Department of Justice released a powerful security camera video from the U.S. Capitol insurrection…

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Save money on your heating bills by performing simple garage door maintenance.

You can save money on your heating bills by performing simple garage door maintenance. A majority of Americans do not realize that if they have a garage door,…

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Is getting garage door insulation worth it?

Is garage door insulation worth it? Regardless of where you live, electricity prices fluctuate frequently. To reduce their energy expenses, people look for ways to insulate their homes…

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Where Are Garage Door Sensors Located?

Hey there, garage door enthusiasts! Garage door sensors, often called safety sensors, are small but mighty devices that play a crucial role in…

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Does Costco Sell Garage Doors?

Hello, garage door friends! Have you ever found yourself wandering through Costco, marveling at the endless rows of bulk goodies and suddenly wondering,…

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What Is The Most Cost-Effective Garage Door?

A garage door that is affordable to you is the most cost-effective option. Several factors influence the price of a garage door. When…

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5 KEY INDICATORS THAT IT IS TIME TO REPLACE YOUR GARAGE DOOR IN 2022

When we need to replace items that no longer serve their intended function, even though they are technically still in use, they no…

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Video of Capitol Rioters storming through a garage door

Capitol Rioters storm through a garage door as shown on video. The United States Department of Justice released a powerful security camera video…

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Save money on your heating bills by performing simple garage door maintenance.

You can save money on your heating bills by performing simple garage door maintenance. A majority of Americans do not realize that if…

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Is getting garage door insulation worth it?

Is garage door insulation worth it? Regardless of where you live, electricity prices fluctuate frequently. To reduce their energy expenses, people look for…

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Can I Replace my Garage Door Myself?

Garage Door Replacement by Myself Introduction: If your garage door has stopped working, and you want to replace it, you can surely do…

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How to Replace Garage Door Opener Remote

Steps on Garage Door Opener Remote Replacement Introduction: If your garage door remote has stopped working then replace it. Home center has many…

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How to Change Batteries in Garage Door Opener Keypad

Replace the Batteries in the Garage Door Opener Keypad Introduction: It can be frustrating to discover that your garage door is not working.…

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How Can We Repair Garage Doors When Hit by a Car?

Fixing a Garage Doors When Hit by a Car Introduction: Perhaps you woke up late this morning. You did not have time to…

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How to Repair a Buckled Garage Door?

How Do You Fix the Buckled Garage Door? Introduction: No matter how confident we are in our parking skill, we tend to misjudge…

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How to Change Frequency on the Garage Door Opener

How to change frequency on the garage door opener The automobile garage has existed for as long as the automobile itself. First, there…

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How to Repair a Garage Door Cable?

How to repair a garage door cable? Introduction The garage door is the largest part that covers the exterior of your house. And…

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How to Fix Garage Door Torsion Spring and Cables?

Repairing Garage Door Torsion Springs and Cables Introduction: This is a one-step professional guide to help you replace or repair the overhead spring…

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How Much is Garage Door Repair Cost?

Garage Door Repair Cost Introduction: All garage doors need to be repaired after a while. Whenever your garage door starts acting weird then…

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How to Change Frequency on Garage Door Opener?

Steps on How to Change Frequency on Garage Door Opener The automobile garage has existed for as long as the automobile itself. First,…

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New California Law Could Cost You $1000 in Fines

The Story of Cheryl Diehm In October of 2017, Cheryl Diehm, a retired resident of Sonoma County, sat in the home that she…

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2021’s Easiest Garage Door DIY Repair & Maintenance Tips

Garage Door Maintenance Tips To Avoid Garage Door Repairs Later Down The Line Becoming a homeowner in Los Angeles is an exciting time.…

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How To Tell When You Need Electric Gate Repair

How Do You Know That You Are In Need Of Electric Gate Repair? Electric gates are wonders of modern-day convenience. They provide simple…

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2022 Trend Alert: Gray and Black Garage Doors Are “IN”

One of the latest home exterior design trends is making use of dark colors. Dark colors supply a…

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Press Release: LiftMaster Introduces Hurricane-Rated Automatic Garage Door Lock System

LIFTMASTER INTRODUCES HURRICANE-RATED AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM With forecasters projecting a more active hurricane season, installing a LiftMaster Garage Door Opener with…

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Press Release: See Your Garage in An All-New Light with the LiftMaster WLED Garage Door Opener

Brighter light and broader coverage lets you do more with your space Oakbrook, Ill., August 20, 2018— According to a recent LiftMaster® survey,…

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The Ultimate Guide To Buying & Maintaining Glass Garage Doors

  Have you always thought that glass garage doors just looked stunningly luxurious? You are not the only one. Glass garage doors are…

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Choosing A Wood Garage Door? Here’s What You Need To Know!

  No, this is not the 1930s, but wood garage doors are all the rage once again. Wood garage doors are a favorite…

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Garage Door Stops Stray Bullet from Pentrating Florida Home

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Eustis man believes a stray bullet from a deputy-involved shooting wound up in his house. Now the Lake…

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A Garage Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety

The Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety: Rooms over Garages and How to Strengthen them Identifying Weaknesses: The Actual Problem The large opening of a garage door…

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LA Housing Authority Inspector Says It’s Illegal to Keep Bicycle in Garage

People drop things on the Internet and run all the time. Los Angeles-based lawyer, Eric Spiegelman tells Matthew Malady of TheAWL.com precisely what…

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The Beginners Guide To Garage Doors

A Beginners Introduction To Garage Doors Everyone knows what a garage door is. You can’t drive down a residential street anywhere in the…

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Choosing The Best Garage Door For Your Home & Needs!

If you are in the market for a new garage door, whether it is your first or just a new one, the decision…

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The Luxury of Glass Garage Doors: An Insiders Guide

Luxurious Glass Garage Doors Available to any Client Glass Garage Doors. Only a few decades ago people would have thought it to be…

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Garage Door FAQ: <b>2018 Edition</b>

#1. My garage door sometimes opens part way and then closes. How can I fix it? The problem with a garage door opening only…

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Three Reasons Why Your Garage Door Needs To Be Serviced!

There are a great many problems that can develop with your garage door. The trick is to fix them before they become more…

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Start The New 2021 Year With Your Garage Door In Great Shape!

There is a pretty fair chance that you have a garage door if you are a homeowner or even a business owner. Now…

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The Most Common Garage Door Problems When It’s Cold

And Their Solutions If you live anywhere that it gets below forty degrees regularly during the winter and own a garage door, then…

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The Top Three Garage Door Materials

There are three main types of garage doors material wise. You are probably well aware of the first, steel. It is likely the…

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The Top Five Reasons Not To DIY Garage Door Repair

It is only natural to want to save money and do something like garage door repair yourself. After all, what is the harm?…

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The Top Reasons Your Garage Door May Not Close

Your garage door has one job and that is to open and close. When it comes to the closing part, certain things can…

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Top Five Ideas to Upgrade Your Garage

It is not a mystery that our garages serve us in many different ways. Their original purpose was to store vehicles, from the…

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When Do I Replace My Garage Door Springs?

Okay, obviously if one of them snaps and attempts to murder you and your car, that is a good time. It might be…

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Testing The Balance Of Your Garage Door

Note, this article particularly pertains to overhead garage doors and garage door springs. The bottom line is that it is very important to…

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Still Delaying The Purchase Of A Garage Door Opener?

Are you really still waiting to buy that garage door opener? That’s alright but you do not really have to. It is entirely…

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A Guide To Keeping Your Garage Door Clean

Many of us like to keep a clean house, but have you thought about keeping a clean garage… door? You know it would…

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Garage Door Parts That Wear Out The Quickest

As you are probably well aware, there are parts and pieces of your garage door that just wear down really fast. Your garage…

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Turn Your Garage Into A Laundry Room

Is your home low on space? Want to find a more convenient place for that cumbersome and noisy washer and dryer? If you…

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What Are The Best LED Bulbs For A Garage Door Opener?

LED bulbs are all the rage these days and putting them on garage door openers is a popular idea as well. The real…

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How To Make Your Garage Door Look Spooktacular for Halloween

Have you started to stockpile on candy yet? Halloween is coming up fast, with ghouls, warlocks, werewolves, and more that will soon be…

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Reasons Why Your Garage Door Is Off The Tracks Again

Is your garage door coming off its tracks on a regular basis? Or is it just right now that it is off its…

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Comparing Garage Doors: Europe and North America

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…

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How to Create the Perfect Garage Workshop

If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time in the garage. You may be working on a project, hanging out in…

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Five Tips on How to Organize Your Old Garage This Summer

Fall is almost here but for some of us that does not mean the temperature is going down. If it does mean cooler…

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A Garage Door Opener Leads to Better Marriage?

Okay, so you may think it is a tad dramatic to say that a simple garage door opener can do something to improve…

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Top Tips For Repairing A Storm-Damaged Garage Door

Garage door repair services can cost you a pretty penny even for simple fixes. So imagine, if you will, your garage door is…

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3 Safety Tips to Avoid Garage Door Accidents!

Did you know that as your garage door parts can start to wear and fail after 6-8 years of service? This can cause…

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Solving Common Garage Door Problems In The Winter Months

Have you noticed your garage door freezing up during the winter? Maybe the opener does not want to work because it is just…

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Check Out That Graffiti! …It’s On Your Garage Door

If you live in certain areas then you will notice that “street art” is a little more popular than normal. This is fine…

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8 Ways to Increase Window Privacy in Your Garage Affordably

If you have a window in your garage, you know how nice it is to have natural light and a good view. However,…

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Improve Your Garage Door For National Autism Awareness Month!

Did you know that April was National Autism Awareness Month? April 1st not only marks April Fool’s Day but also the beginning of…

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How Much Does It Really Cost To Add A Garage To Your Home?

This is an extremely popular question these days. A lot of homes that are coming up for sale right now don’t actually have…

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Sick Of The Mice Partying In Your Garage?

It is a common problem among garage door owners. There are mice, or worse, rats living in your garage. Sure, some people find…

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Make Your Business Professional With A Commercial Garage Door

Does anything look better than a business with a commercial garage door? Well, a few things might but we are talking about garage…

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Get A Backup Battery For Your Garage Door Opener!

Have you thought about what would happen if the power went out and you still had to use your garage door regularly? Sure,…

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8 Reasons You Need A Full View Aluminum Garage Door

Have you been considering getting one of these great garage doors? We can definitely see why. It is truly a work of art…

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Losing Your Garage Opener Remote Is Not The End

We are not just dead sure that some of you have lost your garage door remote many times. Some lose their garage door…

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Turning Your Old Garage Into Your New Living Room!

Are you looking to transform your garage into a living space worthy of spending time in? Maybe things are getting rough and some…

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The Tale Of The Monster… Garage Door?

Some people like to stay in and have a quiet night on Halloween. That is not the case with homeowner Amanda Destro Pierson.…

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What Radio Frequencies Can Interfere with Your Garage Door?

There are so many possibilities, but the first step is discovering the source for your RFI. You can start with identifying the easier…

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Are You Sick Of Garage Door Rollers Squeaking?

Most people are after only a short amount of time. Particularly folks who open and close their garage doors a lot during each…

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Give Your Bland Garage Door A Faux Wood Grain Finish!

Is it not about time you did something with that old garage door? It has been boring and bland for years. You and…

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Four Easy Steps to Choose a Color for Your Garage Door

When you choose the right color for your garage door, it highlights the improvements made to the entire garage. So, how do you…

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Big Business That Started Behind Closed Garage Doors

Do you know how many different big businesses started behind a garage door? Most small businesses start in garages or workshops all over.…

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A Great Guide To Lifestyle Screens For Your Garage Door!

Many great folks already use their garage door for work and for play. Wouldn’t it be nice to do both while not being…

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Living In A “Smart” Home? Smarten Your Garage Door

If you are already living “smart” with all kinds of connected devices in your home, then you may feel like you are living…

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Cost Vs. Value On Garage Door Replacement In 2017

It is now the year 2017 and you may have some plans for your home this year. If you want to sell it…

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Affordable Ways In Making Your Garage Door Eco-Friendly

The first question is, can your garage door be eco-friendly? The simple answer is yes. There are quite a few ways to make…

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No power? How will I open my garage door?

No one likes a power outage. They are inconvenient, stressful situation that makes anyone nervous. Now if you have a garage door opener…

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The Pros And Cons Of a Screw-Drive Opener VS a Chain-Opener

You have probably had your garage door opener for years. Maybe it is time for a new one. Maybe you just keep hearing…

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Perfecting The Atmosphere In Your Garage

What in the world are we talking about? Well for starters, the air temperature in your garage. That along with humidity levels can…

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The Top 3 Reason To Hire A Professional Garage Door Service

You may have considered doing a lot of the needed maintenance or repair work on your garage door by yourself. This isn’t necessarily…

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The Truth About The History of Garage Doors in Just 5 Minutes

Did you know that “garage” doors have been around since 400 B.C? Of course, back in those days they were used to house…

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10 Interesting Garage Doors Facts You Didn’t Know

Garage doors are constantly changing. Nowadays, garage doors do a lot more than just go up and down. Let’s talk about ten facts…

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What Are Garage Door Safety Cables? Why Do I Need Them?

  A garage door safety cable is a cable attached to your garage door frame at one end, and attached to your garage…

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What is Garage Door Hacking? And Yes, It DOES Exist!

How Do I Prevent My Garage Door From Getting Hacked? Garage door hacking is just like any other type of hacking. Someone gets…

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The Garage Door Trends Of 2022

The Garage Door Trends Of 2022 The market is up and profits are too. Oh, right, we are talking about garage doors. Well,…

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News: Cat Gets Roll-Up in Garage Door – So Cats Really Do Have 9 Lives?

Bella certainly used up one of her nine lives as she found herself trapped inside a garage door that was rolled up. As…

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Should I Insulate My Garage Door? Survey Says Yes!

With costs jumping to an all-time high, saving money has been becoming more and more of a priority, more than it ever was.…

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The 2017 Garage Door Maintenance and Safety Inspection Guide

Garage Door Maintenance Throughout 2017:  Garage Door System Safety You may be going into 2017 with a few spring cleaning ideas and fixes.…

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Help! My Garage Door is Opening on it’s Own

Have you ever walked outside and noticed your garage door was open, but you didn’t open it? Or maybe you heard it opening…

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The Importance Of A Secure Garage Door

I will bet that just the title line made you look at your old beat up garage door and wonder. Between the rise…

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