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......

How to Install Garage Door Slide Locks

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

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......

How to Replace Garage Door Bottom Seal Weatherstrip

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......

How to Weigh a Garage Door

The weight of your garage door is a major factor in determining what type of torsion springs or extension springs you need. Door weight, along with other information like door height, track radius and drum size are used to calculate a spring that will balance out your door. In order to properly weigh the door,......

How to Compare Garage Doors

When comparing garage doors it is important to consider a variety of factors beyond aesthetics. Overhead doors may look similar on the outside, but all garage doors aren’t created equal. With all the moving parts on garage doors, it is imperative that you gauge value by making sure your door options from different manufacturers are......

Garage Door Replacement Panels

Chances are that if you are reading this post you have at least one damaged garage door panel. Garage door replacement panels may be needed if part of the door is dented, bent or faded. In order to find replacement garage door sections you will need to record a few characteristics of your overhead door.......

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Standard Garage Door Sizes

Garage doors can be custom ordered in almost any size, although a few standard garage door sizes are considered stock. Overhead door sizes have been gradually increasing to matched the increased size of vehicles. Garage doors are now sized to accommodate work trucks, boats and campers. Overhead doors are made up of different size pieces......

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Seasonal Garage Door Maintenance

To ensure smooth and safe operation of your overhead door, seasonal garage door maintenance is required. Overhead garage doors are largest moving objects on your home. Regardless of the size or type of garage door opener you have, all require care and attention. Preventative maintenance can be done by the homeowner to prevent breakdowns or......

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