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Everyone loves to celebrate Spring Break until the spring that breaks is the one in your garage door. A sudden loud noise, like a gunshot, is heard coming from the garage causing your heart to pound. At first, you don’t see the cause, but when you try to open your garage door...you find the culprit. The unusual noises and the door not opening leads to an investigation. Uh oh. Your lifting spring has broken into two pieces!

How often does a residential burglary happen in Canada? It happens once every 90 seconds. How often does a residential burglary happen in the United States? It happens once every 18 seconds. Many of these break-ins happen during the day, too, because the thieves believe that nobody is going to be home. They often see the garage as being easy pickings.

Having that unflinching DIY spirit can be great. However, there are times when you want to temper your excitement a bit, and that is certainly the case when it comes to your garage door. It is great that you do a lot of the work around your house, but when it comes to very technical jobs, and jobs that have the potential to be dangerous, you will be better off working with the professionals.

While it might seem as if the aesthetic appeal of your garage doesn’t make much difference, the truth is that you should never overlook it. It’s seen at all times of day by neighbors, and if you choose to sell your home one day, it’s also part of the first impression you give to potential buyers. That’s why you should never overlook the appeal of your garage door!

In most homes, the garage is a neglected space. Even the basement sees more attention than the humble garage. That seems strange considering the fact that so many of us are making more and more use of the garage not just for storage, but as an extension of our home’s living space.

Have you ever wished that your garage door was just a little bit more attractive, even though it functions just fine? Did you know that with many garage doors, you could add decorative windows to improve the appearance? In fact, you can even change existing windows in a garage door to get a new look. If you are considering this makeover, here is a blog to get a clearer picture of what to consider.

Yoga can be very good for your health, both your physical health and your mental health. However, it can often be hard for people to find locations in their own home where they can practice yoga. Still, there are some options available. As long as you have a great space laid out in your garage, it could be the perfect place for you to enjoy your yoga sessions.

If you’ve ever come home and found that your garage door opener wasn’t working, you already know how frustrating it is to deal with this problem. Troubleshooting this problem can be a big pain. We’ve gathered a few videos that explain how to deal with some of the most common garage door opener issues that professionals often troubleshoot on service calls.

For most of us, the primary connection between the garage door and our electric bill is whether the door is left open or not. However, if you’re shopping around for a new garage door, you might be tempted to think that because two doors have the same R-value, or RSI, they offer the same level of protection for your home. That’s sadly not true. Look closely at each door you consider, and if you don’t see thermal breaks and high-quality weatherseals, it could mean that the door will cost you money over the long run.

You want to renovate your house so that it has a traditional, classic style. This means that you should opt for a garage door that matches this design plan.