General Home Repair

When its time to clean out your garage, it is often a very intimidating task. We have everything from things we store to tools lingering around. Sometimes the task is very challenging and you...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission requires that all garage door openers manufactured or imported after January 1, 1993 be equipped with an external entrapment protection system. Two types of...

Add value to your home by properly replacing an existing garage door or installing a new one. A garage door that you swing open by hand, however, will date your home. The ideal garage-door system...

Finishing a garage is quite a complex project requiring you to obtain knowledge of installing insulation, electrical and drywall among other skills. You might wish to do the entire project...

Garage door openers are becoming more reasonably priced, which makes them more widely used in homes. A Liftmaster garage door opener can make your life easier by saving you the time and energy of...

Garage door hinges and rollers need to be replaced from time to time. You can replace them yourself once you know how. Garage door hinges increase in size on both sides of the garage door. The...

Many garage projects require an accurate measurement of the area or volume of the building. Garage area is commonly reported in real estate transactions and listings, as well as property tax...

Heading out to work and when lifting your garage door you hear this loud snapping sound almost like a gun went off. There is resistance on the right side and the spring is dangling. Replacing...

Losing the remote to your television can be frustrating, but losing the remote to your garage door opener is trouble on a whole different level. Fortunately, there is a solution. It takes a few...

A garage door runs on tracks and has rollers to guide it while it's in use. Occasionally these rollers wear out and need to be replaced. Wheel installation kits are affordable and available at...

Rats can get inside just about anywhere. They climb well, and they love to chew. Rats cause serious damage to buildings by chewing through walls, vinyl and wood, and they can cause electrical...

There are various different kinds of garage door springs. Springs that rest directly above the garage door are torsion springs. Do not attempt to remove or replace torsion springs. This is an...

Having a problem with flies is a major annoyance. Trying to sit and enjoy a relaxing meal or reading a book while flies buzz around your face disturbs your solitude. Anyone with children or pets...

If you own an automatic garage door opener, sooner or later the sensors are going to become misaligned. When this happens, be prepared. Knowing how to adjust the sensor will turn a major...

Nothing could be worse than an infestation of rats in your garage. Not only are they pests, but they can carry diseases. You shouldn't be afraid of walking into your own garage for fear of rats,...

Programming your Stanley garage door opener is an easy task. Even a novice can take care of this project within a short amount of time. Because people frequently use more than one garage door...

If you have a garage door that uses a Craftsman garage door opener, you may occasionally need to adjust the door so that it opens and closes properly. In some instances, however, the opener may...

Got a loud squeaky garage door? Don't worry. Most cases of the squeaks can be quickly silenced with a little garage door grease. Here is a step by step guide for fixing a loud squeaky garage door...

We ignore garage doors until they breakdown and then we worry.

Sears garage door openers are manufactured by Liftmaster-Chamberlain. These garage door openers are very reliable and will last for years. There may come a time, though, when the opener does not...

If you're having trouble with your garage door opener not closing when you press the button on your remote, or if you notice that your garage door closes partway and then opens back up, you might...

Liftmaster, the manufacturer of Craftsman garage door openers, has made it easy for homeowners to adjust the units if necessary. There are five adjustments that should be checked at least once a...

If your garage door has springs that stretch on each side of the upper track, they should have safety cables attached. When the garage door is closed, the springs are stretched so that when you...

Sensors on the Craftsman garage door opener provide safety and are required for the proper operation of the opener. If the old wiring has become corroded or damaged, you can replace it with new...

If your garage door slips down below the header after you have opened it, you garage door springs need to be adjusted. There are two different types of spring systems for garage doors. Torsion...

If you hear your garage door chain slapping around a lot when opening or closing the door with the opener, it may be time to adjust the chain. Over time, chains can work themselves loose, and must...

Are you experiencing foundation damage on the sides or back of your garage, or to the basement wall below and behind your garage? A lot of people do...and a lot of foundation experts can't quite...

Regular maintenance on your Genie garage door opener will keep the opener running smoothly and efficiently. The remote control units that we use from our vehicles to open the garage door are...

Garages are wonderful to have for storing your cars and boats. When you have extra space within your garage, however, it is always nice to use that space for storage. The best way to get the most...

The Genie Blue Max garage door opener is a very reliable addition to your garage. There are times, however, when things do not work exactly as they should. Before calling a repairman, learn how to...

The garage door is usually the largest moving part of the home, and to keep it operating smoothly, maintenance should be performed on a regular basis. Doing this should give you years of...

Garage doors need to be maintained throughout the year to ensure they work properly and so that small problems can be resolved before they become expensive repairs. Most garage door repairs can be...

A garage door that has a broken spring has nothing to support its weight. The size of the door and the type of spring system determines how difficult opening the door will be. A garage door should...

Garage door openers make opening and closing a garage door easy. To keep your garage door opener running as it should, periodic adjustment should be made. By making sure the door opens and closes...

A garage door opener adds convenience to using your garage. Sometimes it is necessary to open a garage door without the remote. If the power goes out or you have misplaced the remote, you can open...

A non-working automatic garage door has got to be one of the most frustrating situations to deal with, especially if the car is trapped inside the garage. Knowing some things to look for if this...

Learn how to identify the type of garage door you have and the basic systems that allow it to operate. Knowing these facts can help you save money repairing it yourself or negotiate better pricing...

All garage-door openers are provided with photoelectric sensors, which prevent the door from closing if something is in its path. The sensors sometimes will stop working properly if they become...

Many homeowners do not realize that the garage door is the largest moving object in their home. To that end, it makes sense that it should always be in safe operating condition. Garage doors that...

This article will take you through the step by step instructions of how to fix a crooked garage door from an experienced garage door professional.

A broken garage door handle is really a problem because the door is virtually impossible to open without one. Many garage door handles will break because the door is slammed to the ground with too...

There may come a time when you must remove your Crafstman garage door opener. Whether it is to replace it with a new one or to remove it to make an addition, the do-it-yourself homeowner can...

The springs that run beside your top garage door track are called recoil or extension springs. When one of these breaks, it affects the motion of the door. When replacing a broken recoil spring,...

Most people do not realize that a garage door is the largest moving object in the home. Many homes now have automatic garage door openers installed. They are a nice convenience to have, especially...

As long as they work, garage door openers are the best addition to a garage. They allow you to operate the garage door without having to leave your car in inclement weather. Few things are more...

Garage door openers are a welcome convenience, especially in the middle of a downpour or a snowstorm. Being able to click a button and have the door open allows you to glide into the garage...

Garage photosensors are a safety device that keeps the garage door from closing on small children, pets or other items. If movement or an object is detected within the photosensor beam the garage...

Troubleshoot your Sears-brand garage door opener before calling in the repairman. A few simple checks can save you from a costly repair bill. Most common problems are simple to resolve.

Most garage door openers open and close garage doors using the same mechanical principles. When a signal is received, either from a hard-wired module or a remote control, the motor turns either...

The garage door torsion springs are located on a metal rod on the inside top part of the garage door. The tension needs to be adjusted when the garage door is not opening and closing properly. If...