Here is some useful information about how to avoid plumbing problems. The sooner you address a problem the better. If you wait too long something that might be minor could turn into a major catastrophe that could cost a lot of money. So the first the thing to do is to learn to recognize the symptoms and fixing them right away.

Unclogging Drains

Learning how to prevent issues such as leaking faucets or bursting pipes, and clogged drains is not difficult. Both older and newer buildings need to be monitored all year long for the indications of potential issues. Older houses are probably more prone to serious potential emergencies. However, new houses can have their share of issues as well. Whatever the age of your home, it is a worthwhile investment to educate yourself on how to deal with common situations that homeowners face.

Bathroom drains often get clogged with hair and soap scum. You can use an ordinary plunger to unclog the drain but the drain will probably get clogged up again pretty quickly. There are commercial products that will unclog drains. If you have a serious clogged drain the heavy duty products will work better but they are more expensive. An old trick is to use a wet dry vacuum to simply suck the mess from the drain.

Kitchen drains get clogged with grease. Of course, you should have strainers to catch food particles before they can clog kitchen drains. Once a week or so you should pour boiling water down the kitchen sink to dissolve the grease buildup. This is a good preventative measure.

A leaking or running toilet is a common occurrence. The parts inside the toilet wear out causing leaks. A leaking toilet can waste an awfully lot of water, enough to fill up a swimming pool if it is not fixed quickly. Usually you only have to replace the flush valve. This is a simple job that most people can do themselves. A new flush valve only costs a few dollars.

The connections to your washing machine are a vulnerable area. The rubber hose can become brittle. If they start leaking you can have a flood in your basement. You should check washing machine hoses regularly. Better yet replace the rubber hoses with steel hoses. It is not a bad idea to have a separate shutoff valve for your washing machine.

Your home has a main water valve that controls the flow of water into your house. It is very important to know where this valve is. If there is an emergency you may need to shut this value off to prevent a lot of damage. Make sure everyone in your household knows where the main valve is and how to turn it on and off.

Learning how to avoid plumbing problems can save you a lot of money and a lot of headache. Hopefully, these preventive measures will avoid most situations. A little prevention can go a long way. Just in case, consult a Minnesota Handyman for those times that are too serious for you to handle all by yourself.

Affordable Home Maintenance Done by Your Handyman Hero

A Minnesota Handyman can professionally deal with any drainage problem you have from kitchen drains, bathroom sink drains and shower/tub drains to toilet drains, floor drains and main sewer lines.

New Creations Handyman offers a monthly home service plan which is easy on the budget.

• worry free regular home maintenance
• stay on top of annual check-ups (such as furnace and dryer vent which neglected can pose a major health and safety issues)
• keep up with home repairs
• avoid costly damage repair
• save money and headache; keep your family safe

Learning how to avoid plumbing problems can save you a lot of money and a lot of headache. A little prevention can go a long way. Taking some preventive measures can avoid most situations. The unsightly water stain in the ceiling may likely indicate a more significant problem with your roof. One leaky pipe or dripping faucet can do a lot of damage. If it is not repaired quickly, it can even lead to mold infestation.

Water Damage From Plumbing Problems

If you have had a water damage event in your home, and the water has been cleaned up, you might think your problems are over. You may think you are only dealing with water damage. That could be far from the case if you soon discover you have mold growing anywhere that the water affected. The possibility of mold is greater depending on the amount and how long it was there.

Water Damage and Your Health

One thing overlooked by many homeowners dealing with water damage in their Minnesota home is that their living conditions are potentially extremely unhealthy. Mold, mildew, and other fungi will grow and thrive on all damp organic material, and it can grow in as little as 24-48 hours. The worst part about mold is that it can make homeowners and their children extremely sick!  If you are not aware, mold can definitely make you sick.

Mold can begin to grow anywhere that was wet enough, long enough to get it started.  This can be disastrous to the value of your home. Mold can grow for ages behind walls and not be detected until the walls are taken out.  This is why so many people can develop allergies and illnesses that they cannot explain.

Look in the cupboards, look at your pipes and look for signs of water damage.  Signs of water damage include: leaks, musty odor, warped wood, drooping wood, swelling, bubbling or obvious rot or mold.  That one tiny drip under your sink that you think may be harmless could turn into a serious mold problem that is extremely hazardous to your health.

Molds and other fungi can adversely affect human health through three processes:

1. Allergic reactions
2. Infections
3. And toxic poisoning.

Exposure to high levels of mold in enclosed areas such as indoors is not healthy for anyone. However, the following individuals are at a higher risk than others for adverse health effects;

• infants      • children      • elderly      • immune compromised patients      • pregnant
women      • individuals with existing respiratory conditions and allergies.

Breathing toxigenic mold spores can affect the immune system, nervous system, liver, kidneys, and blood. Some experts believe toxic mold may even be responsible for certain neurological disorders.

People with serious allergies to molds may have more severe reactions such as fever and shortness of breath and asthma attacks. Additionally, people with chronic lung illnesses, such as bronchitis, emphysema and other obstructive lung diseases can develop severe infections in their lungs and breathing passages.

With so much compelling evidence that overexposure to molds of any kind is unhealthy, why take chances?

Leaking Sink? Dripping Faucet? Broken Toilet?

Without the right upkeep, plumbing issues can become a nightmare for a homeowner. A dripping faucet or tiny leak in a pipe can be disastrous and very expensive. Once a pipe leak is discovered, it must be addressed quickly and appropriately. Delayed or improper treatment can multiply repair costs significantly as well as make your family sick.

Some plumbing issues are fast fixes and with just a little know how there are a few ordinary repairs that can be accomplished by a homeowner. However, it is important to know when a Minnesota Handyman is needed.

Having the phone number of a Minnesota Handyman that is available to take care of unexpected plumbing problems in your home can be a real blessing. Leaks and plumbing problems are always unwelcome, and they can happen when you least expect them. Without the skills, tools, and experience to tend to the problem, it can turn into a much bigger problem that can take much longer to resolve and become a greater inconvenience to your family.

Plumbing problems can range from a clogged drain to a very problematic leaky pipe or clogged sink or toilet. Although there are plenty of products available in most supermarkets and hardware stores, they may not be effective to solve your particular plumbing problem. A skilled Handyman will have professional tools, chemicals, and most importantly, the skill set and experience to diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs quickly and appropriately so that your family is less inconvenienced by a loss of water, leak, or clogged drain.

A Handyman Can!

Many Minnesota homeowners do not have the time nor the skill set necessary to tend to the various tasks required to improve and maintain their homes. A local Handyman can make difficult and time consuming chores less of a burden as well as improve the appearance of your home and property. You can save yourself a lot of time and money by finding one Minnesota Handyman who can do several different projects instead of hiring a different person or company for each individual job.

Make repairs now before you put it on the market so you Don’t Panic When Buyers Are Coming!

SELLING YOUR HOME in a cooling market is stressful at best. A couple years ago, headlines screamed of bidding wars and of homes moving off the market within days. No more. Across the country, new home prices are down from one year ago. And many predict housing prices will fall farther before they’re done.

So if you plan to sell your home in the near future, call a Minnesota handyman to make sure everything is in working order. Then take a close look at your local real-estate market and find out what’s selling, what’s not and why. Finally, don’t expect to get more for your house than your neighbor got a year ago. This is a different market.  Look at more recent sales data and price your home accordingly.

That said, can you still get a good price? You bet. Here are some more tips to help you get top dollar for your house.

Price, Price, Price
Selling a house is all about price. Ask too much, and you could get stuck with a home that languishes on the market. The longer it sits, the harder it is to unload. The first question a buyer asks is how long the house has been on the market.  If it’s been on a while, they ask what is wrong with the house.

Ironically, homeowners who ask more for their homes tend to get less in the end.  Studies show that if you price your home properly it will sell faster and at a higher price than if the home was priced aggressively.  Overpricing leads to low bids.  Proper pricing leads to high bids.

So how do you set the right price? First, take a look at recent sales in your neighborhood. And don’t forget to factor in the condition of your house. A home buyer in a more neutral market is still going to pay up for a new kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinets and a Sub-Zero Refrigerator. But in markets glutted with inventory, these items are unlikely to add much value to a house.  And, if you failed to notice that Harvest Gold stoves and countertops went out of style with bell bottoms and love beads, you had better be prepared to drop your price by about as much as it would cost a new owner to renovate your relic.

Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything.  The last thing you want is to turn off a potential buyer before he or she walks in the door. So make sure the house is painted, and call a landscaper to get your lawn in tip top shape.  If your grass isn’t green, make it green.  If you have weeds, get rid of them. If the shrubs are overgrown, cut them.  Even small, inexpensive potted flowers can make your home seem more inviting.

Renovations
Some renovations are worth an investment. An extra bathroom always makes a home more saleable. A few cans of paint and new flooring could also provide a handsome return.

Fix Everything!
Make sure everything works! Have an inspector assess everything. If there are any doubts about the mechanical functions, a buyer will walk.

Even minor repairs are crucial. Hire a contractor to go through your home with a fine-toothed comb. Make sure the gutters are cleaned and the tub has new grout and caulk in the joints. Every window must slide open, and kitchen cabinets should open with ease. And don’t forget to paint over ugly water stains. If you don’t, a potential buyer could see it as a warning sign of a larger issue.

If you’re inclined to leave your home as is, prepare to drop your asking price. Historically, buyers negotiate two dollars for every dollar of reported deficiencies.

Additional Tips
There’s some basic advice that’s worth repeating. Keep your home as clean and as pristine as possible. This means cleaning out your closets and getting rid of excess clutter and furniture. You want your home to look as spacious as possible.

Common Issues

Below is a list of common issues and repairs that are typically found on most inspection reports.  Taking care of these issues prior to your Pre-Listing inspection will reduce the number of issues found on your final home inspection report.  While these may seem like minute details, they will create a better showing for your home while it is on the market.

Interior Repair Check List

• Secure loose tub and shower spouts and faucets
• Repair grout and sealant around tubs, showers, and faucets
• Fix all Plumbing Problems
• Replace leaky kitchen sink sprayers
• Replace missing and burned out light bulbs
• Replace missing or damaged light fixtures
• Tighten loose electrical receptacles
• Replace missing or broken switch and plug covers
• Tighten ceiling fan blades
• Adjust door hardware so that doors open and close properly
• Repair broken/cracked windows and damaged screens
• Fixing Holes in Walls

Exterior Repair Check List

• Seal and secure any exterior trim and openings in siding materials
• Secure any loose gutter and downspout sections
• Remove debris from gutters
• Repair any obvious roof problems
• Replace any rotted trim boards
• Seal and paint exposed wood
• Slope soils away from structure (minimum 2 inch drop per 6 feet of run)
• Replace or repair any damaged or rotted garage door panels
• Repair or replace any leaking pipes and water faucets
• Repair or replace non-functioning doorbells

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.

The deaths of several children in the 1980s led the garage door industry and the CPSC to implement changes to enhance safety. Before 1982, garage door openers were not required to have an automatic reverse mechanism and many did not.

For the next 10 years, manufacturers voluntarily included reverse mechanisms on doors. Since 1992, the CPSC has required garage door openers be equipped with a sensor that detects objects before the door strikes them.

Since 1993 all residential garage door openers manufactured for distribution within the United States have been required to meet the UL-325 safety standard.

Note: Per Minnesota law, we are unable to repair garage door openers that do not meet the 1982 UL Code.  These openers do not have sufficient safety measures.  We will notify you if your garage door opener does not meet the 1982 UL Code.  There are a number of options available for replacement with a new opener which exceeds the current code standards.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Fact Sheets:

• Non-Reversing Automatic Garage Door Openers are a Hazard

If you have an electric garage door opener, it is recommended that you periodically disengage the opener about once a year. This is a good idea for two reasons. First, to make sure you know how to do it. Second, to know that you can operate the door properly without it. This will come in handy should the opener break or the power go out when you least expect it.

If you suspect a problem with your garage door opener, call a reliable Minnesota Handyman today!  Maybe you need some help setting up your garage door remote. We can help you with that too!

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. We would like to offer you these easy to follow tips.  Print them and review them with your children.  Remember, education is the art of prevention is the best defense for preventing accidents which could have been avoided.

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.

The deaths of several children in the 1980s led the garage door industry and the CPSC to implement changes to enhance safety. Before 1982, garage door openers were not required to have an automatic reverse mechanism and many did not.

For the next 10 years, manufacturers voluntarily included reverse mechanisms on doors. Since 1992, the CPSC has required garage door openers be equipped with a sensor that detects objects before the door strikes them.

Garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993, are required by federal law to have advanced safety features that comply with the latest UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 325 standards.

Garage Door Safety Tips

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IF DOING A SELF INSTALL.

2 . Remember to treat your garage door remote control like a key.  Do not leave it in your car where it can be seen – hide it in the console, glove box or somewhere else in your car, but don’t leave it on the visor where it can be seen.

3. Never stand or walk under a moving door! Do not let children play “beat the door.” It is very dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example.

4. Teach your children about the garage door safety.  Explain the danger of being trapped under the door.  Never let children play with or use transmitters or remote controls – always keep them out of reach.
Children should be supervised in and around the garage door area.

5. VERY IMPORTANT – The push button wall control should also be out of reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts.  Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the closing garage door, and keep the door in sight until it completely closes.

6. TEST MONTHLY – The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2 inch high object (or a piece of two-by-four lumber laid flat) on the floor. If the door doesn’t stop and reverse after contact with the object, disconnect the operator and use the door manually until the operator is replaced or repaired by a qualified technician.

7. An improperly balanced door increases the risk of severe injury or death.  Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other related hardware.

Door Balance. Periodically test the balance of your door.

• Start with the door closed.
• If you have a garage door opener, use the release
• mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when doing this test.
• You should be able to lift the door smoothly and with little resistance. It should stay open around three or four feet above the floor. If it does not, it is out of adjustment.

8. Garage door springs, cables, brackets and other hardware attached to the springs, are under very high tension and, if handled improperly, can cause serious injury.  Only a qualified professional or a mechanically experienced person carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions should adjust them.  The torsion springs (the springs above the door) should only be adjusted by a professional.  Do not attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself.

9. A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the extension spring (the spring along the side of the door) to help contain the spring if it breaks.  Never remove, adjust or loosen the screws on the bottom brackets of the door.  These brackets are connected to the spring by the loft cable and are under extreme tension.

10. Make sure you opener has a reversing feature.  If a reversing feature is not present, it should be replaced.  Garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required by federal law to have advanced safety features which comply.

11. While on vacation, unplug the garage door opener unit, or use a wall console security switch, which is an optional accessory to most openers.

Safety Resources Consumer Safety Guide – This 8-panel safety guide provides basic information related to the safe use of automatic garage door operators.

If you have an electric garage door opener, it is recommended that you periodically disengage the opener about once a year. This is a good idea for two reasons. First, to make sure you know how to do it. Second, to know that you can operate the door properly without it. This will come in handy should the opener break or the power go out when you least expect it.

If you do not feel comfortable doing the work yourself, you can hire a Professional Minnesota Handyman to come out and do it for you.

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.

When was the last time you went out and took a look at your garage door? For that matter, when was the last time you examined your garage door from the inside? If you are like many people, as long as the door goes up and down like it is supposed to, and when it is supposed to, you probably pay very little attention to what is very likely the largest door in your home.

On average, your garage door accounts for nearly 40 percent of the frontal area of your home. A lack in proper and regular maintenance can result in this area becoming an eyesore, reducing the amount of security and comfort provided by the door, generating some potentially costly repairs, even leading to a personal injury situation.

By taking a few precautionary steps today, you can ensure that you will get the most from your garage door.

But, isn’t it just a door?

When you think about it, your garage door can be a key to the sense of security you may have in your home. It also protects your many other primary investments — such as cars, boats, campers, lawn equipment, etc. Perhaps you have a workshop in your garage or you find it a convenient place to tinker on your car? Many people use the garage as a large room for entertaining or engaging in a variety of crafting activities that may require a larger working space or an area more conducive to making a mess.

In any case, if the garage door is not well kept, you run the risk of losing the convenience and security that comes with the door being in place and in sound working order.

Professional garage door installers recommend that you give your door a good going over about once a year (preferably just before winter). This work will involve lubricating and adjusting the door as needed, reviewing the status and safety of the garage door opener — if you have one — and making sure all the bolts, nuts and screws are tight and secure.

If you decide to do the work yourself, professionals recommend that you never touch the bottom brackets, cables or springs. A garage door is relatively easy to operate, because high-tension cables and springs are doing the bulk of the work. Should you inadvertently loosen the main brackets — which are generally located near the bottom — you’re creating a dangerous situation that may not allow the door to work properly, and may create a situation where someone could get hurt when using the door.

If you have an electric garage door opener, it is recommended that you periodically disengage the opener about once a year. This is a good idea for two reasons. First, to make sure you know how to do it. Second, to know that you can operate the door properly without it. This will come in handy should the opener break or the power go out when you least expect it.

If you do not feel comfortable doing the work yourself, you can hire a Professional Minnesota Handyman to come out and do it for you. One of the more-common problems people experience with their garage doors is breakage of one of the high-tension springs. On average, garage door springs should last between eight and 12 years. If one breaks, it is recommended that you replace both.

If you have other problems, like your door jumps its tracks, the professionals recommend that you don’t try to fix it yourself. Leave the door alone and call for help. What you do may ultimately cause more damage, or worse, cause the door to drop from the tracks to fall on your car or anyone standing under the door.

Even with proper maintenance, the time may come when your garage door will need to be replaced. It might be that the weather has finally gotten the best of your old door, or perhaps you didn’t wait long enough before backing out or pulling in. It might be that time and weather have taken their toll. Wear and tear on the garage is evident in cracked brackets or bowing or buckling in the door itself. In either case, there is a replacement garage door out there to suit virtually every need and taste.

When was the last time you went out and took a look at your garage door? Get help installing your garage door or garage door opener!

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.

How Secure Is Your Garage Door?

Garage Door Opener Security ~ Automatic garage doors can leave you susceptible to intruders.  The technology does exist for someone to obtain your garage door opener code.  Reduce your risk of break-ins by using different types of garage door opener security.

Use Rolling Code Technology

Most older openers have security flaws in that anyone with a transceiver and some know how can park near your home and wait for you to use your remote control. When you do, they pick up the transmission and copy your code. Now they don’t need to steal your remote, they just made one of their own.

Rolling Code Systems for Garage Door Opener Security

A rolling code system changes your garage door opener code every time you use it.  Billions of code combinations are randomly chosen by your rolling code system.  This makes it impossible to capture your code into any kind of code grabber system used by a thief.

Code Encrypting Systems

Use a code encrypting system with your remotes when you don’t want to buy new remotes with a rolling code system.  The encrypting system attaches to your existing remotes and works by sending a signal to the garage door opener to change the code each time the door operates.

Garage Door Opener Security When You Are Away

A full proof method to discourage intruders while you are away from home is to unplug the garage door opener when you don’t have a rolling code system.

Change Your Garage Door Security Codes

Intruders are known to trigger garage door openers by using a factory code.  It is a good idea to change the codes on both your garage opener and remotes after purchasing them.  Also, change the garage door opener security code when moving to a new home.

Big vs. Small Remotes

Garage door remotes are usually big and clip on a car visor.  They can invite the attention of a thief to gain access to your garage.  Newer remotes are smaller and often fit on your key chain making it a more secure alternative.

Garage Door Opener Security Receiver

The receiver is an added security measure. It can be placed inside your home so you can easily see a flashing light that indicates your garage door is open.

Garage door Opener Security Light

Most garage door openers have a light that automatically comes on whenever the door is operating.  This allows you to safely enter and exit your garage at night.

Your garage door deserves some extra attention to make sure it is secure.  The fact is, auto theft is a crime of opportunity not chance.  Why take a chance with your investment?  Your vehicle could be next.

How Secure Is Your Garage Door?

If you suspect a problem with your garage door opener, call a  reliable Minnesota Handyman today!  From garage door installation to garage door opener repair, get an estimate for the garage door services you need!

Have you been unable to park your car inside your garage for years because it is so cluttered with stuff?  Would you like to turn your attic into another living area or storage space?  Are those old dingy countertops in your bathroom giving your home that dated look?  If any of these things are a concern for you, Call a Minnesota Handyman for a complete evaluation.

Those pesky home tasks – a dead light fixture needs fixing, the squeaky dryer drum needs to be looked, some boards on the deck need replacing or one fence post needs fixing. It’s these items that make many a homeowner want to throw in the towel.

Top Handyman Projects

This is the most common “To Do” list projects a handyman is called to work on. Take some time to review exactly what a Handyman can do for you. If you have any questions on any item, please do not hesitate to call.  Within our team of handyman professionals, we have many skilled craftsmen, and the projects they can complete are too many to list.

“To Do” List

Affordable Home Maintenance Done by Your Handyman Hero

If your “Honey Do List” looks like this, New Creations Handyman offers a monthly home service plan which is easy on the budget.

• Worry free regular home maintenance
• Stay on top of annual check-ups (such as furnace and dryer vent which neglected can pose a major health and safety issues)
• Keep up with home repairs
• Avoid costly damage repair
• Save money and headache; keep your family safe

Whether you live in Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, or Andover, Minnesota… with New Creations Handyman’s dependable, reliable, and experienced staff, you’ll discover that no job list is too hard or too long, and no job is too large or too small!

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.

While it is true that garage doors will need repair throughout their life span, it is also true that installation with a focus on consumer safety plays a vital role. Safety should be at the core of all installations. As such, garage door installation and repair services go far beyond a price sheet. The safety of you and your family are at stake.

For most homeowners living Minnesota, the garage door opener is considered a necessity, not the luxury it was a generation ago. The convenience of opening the garage door at the touch of a button is convenient, secure and indispensible in our harsh Minnesota winters.

Garage Door Remote Set-up

Safety
Residential garage door openers are now equipped with a Protector System. This safety system is designed with an invisible beam across the opening of the garage door. If the beam is interrupted when the door is closing, the door will automatically reverse before contact is made.

Conveniently, a garage door remote allows you to open or close the door without having to get out of your car. You may need to know how to program your garage door remote if you change it or if it’s ever lost or stolen.

A universal garage door opener is a handy device to have if you have lost your original remote for your automatic garage door or need an opener for an additional driver.

Sometimes it is very difficult to find original replacement remotes for a garage door opener, and even if you do find one, it will likely be very expensive. Other times you want a remote that will operate two different garage doors. Some cars have a universal remote control built into the car. These are times when programming a universal garage door opener comes in handy.

With the current ability to buy online and search worldwide for remotes, it’s really a great idea to find a universal garage door opener that is compatible with your brand of garage door opener.

The latest line of garage door openers now includes a feature that even lets you check on your door and raise or lower it from a smart phone or tablet.

Security
New garage door openers today offer additional security measures with security and anti burglary technology. This offers protection against burglars using sophisticated devices to capture security codes. There are a variety of garage door openers available on the market that include multi-function remote controls that open garage doors and turn lights on inside your home. They offer a wireless keyless entry system that mounts outside the garage and allows you to enter a four digit code to enter your home without a key or remote.

Install an automatic garage door opener – another great way to automatically increase real estate property value is to install a garage door opener. Select a model with a multi-code garage door opener remote that routinely changes the code for additional security – a most desirable feature.

If you live in Minneapolis-St. Paul MN and are in need of a new garage door opener, your local Minnesota Handyman can install, replace or repair your garage door or garage door opener for you.