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Insulation Kit Installation
Insulation Kit: How I Saved $100 Annually On My Energy Bill

Installing an insulation kit in your overhead door will make the garage warmer in winter, cooler in summer, all while lowering energy bills. Adding polystyrene vinyl backed insulation to an existing door is also a cost effective DIY project; at under $100 for a standard single car door.  The garage is one of the least......

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Feb
How to Install Garage Door Slide Locks
April 23, 2017

Garage door slide locks are also called latches, side bolts and side locks. They are levered locks that mount on the end stile of your garage door and latch through your vertical track. Slide locks are a cost effective way to secure your overhead door if your door is opened manually without the use of a......

How To Replace Garage Door Hinges
April 22, 2017

Type of Garage Door Hinge? Unplug your garage door opener so nobody runs the door while you are working on hinge replacement. With the door in the closed position, identify what type of garage door hinges are installed on your overhead door. Several types of hinges exist and will vary in metal thickness (gauge) and......

How to Lubricate Your Garage Door

Seasonal garage door maintenance is necessary to keep your overhead garage door system running smoothly. One of the easiest things you can do as a homeowner is to lubricate all of the metal moving parts on your garage door. Since your garage door is the heaviest and largest moving object on your home it is......

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Jan
How to Replace Garage Door Bottom Seal Weatherstrip
March 30, 2014

Over time garage door bottom seal weather strip can dry rot , flatten and compress down to the floor. Old weatherstripping tends to allow water and other debris into your garage. Old seals also decrease energy efficiency by letting cold air flow freely under the door. Garage door astragal replacement is an easy project for......