How to Secure a Garage Door From Break-Ins

How to Secure a Garage Door From Break-Ins

How to Secure a Garage Door From Break-Ins

Unsecured garage doors are a burglar’s dream! Studies show that 9% of burglars will break in through the garage. The garage is a common entryway among burglars and serves as a direct portal to tons of expensive tools, equipment and vehicles. The garage also provides a level of seclusion from onlookers. Burglars know that many homeowners and commercial business owners don’t pay close attention to securing their garage doors.

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8 Benefits of a New Garage Door

8 Benefits of a New Garage Door

The life span of a garage door with proper maintenance can be up to 30 years. However, many factors can decrease that life span, such as a lack of maintenance, repair issues, or environmental factors like humidity and severe weather. In the Olympic Peninsula, rain and wet weather conditions can lead to multiple issues for garage doors. Having proper insulation and ventilation for your garage door can save you money in utility costs and increase the value of your home

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Do I Need an Insulated Garage Door in Port Angeles?

Do I Need an Insulated Garage Door in Port Angeles?

If you live in or around Port Angeles — an area with a relatively temperate climate — you may be under the impression that an insulated garage door just isn’t necessary for your home. You may believe the only benefit of an insulated garage door is to help protect against extremely hot or cold weather outside, neither of which Port Angeles really has. However, the insulation inside a garage door actually provides many other benefits for homeowners, regardless of where they live.

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What Are the Parts of a Garage Door Opener System?

What Are the Parts of a Garage Door Opener System

Garage doors are very convenient appliances. Beyond the fact that they keep your car secure from the elements, most modern doors can be controlled remotely. Despite their convenience, the mechanical elements of a garage door and opener are bound to need maintenance or replacements from time to time. Whether you’re installing a new garage door opener or repairing an old one, you first have to be familiar with the basic parts of the entire system.

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