Every year since 1990, an average of 20,000 people have been treated in hospital emergency rooms because of garage door-related injuries. And although garage doors and automatic door openers are much safer today than they were years ago, the federal Consumer Products Safety Commission still recommends homeowners regularly inspect doors to make sure they’re working properly. Continue reading
A garage door is the largest moving object in your home. The door is often operated by an electric door opener. Proper installation, maintenance, and testing is necessary to keep the garage a safe working environment. A garage door opener that is not installed properly could result in a serious, and in some cases fatal injury. Continue reading
Older homes may have charm that’s difficult to find in a new house today, but often they do not compare well when it comes to meeting current safety standards. In fact, even houses built only 15 years ago may have major components that don’t measure up. Case in point: Your garage doors. Continue reading
Are you tired of getting out of your car into the bone-chilling night air to open your garage door? Just imagine how much easier it would be to be greeted by a garage door that opens with the touch of a button. Install a new garage door opener and enjoy the comfort and safety of automatic access to a safe, well lit garage. Continue reading
According to a 2007 NEISS Hospital study on the “door system”, approximately 7,557 persons suffer garage door injuries such as fingers caught between section joints (which include amputations, avulsions, etc). Another 2,102 indicated the door fell. These statistics are alarming. Some injuries occur accidentally and others, because of installation negligence. Continue reading
A bad first impression can dissuade a potential buyer. Don’t show your property until it’s all fixed up. You do not want to give buyers the chance to use the negative first impression they have as means of negotiation. A few home improvements and updates can add a lot of resale value to your home.
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