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How to Test Your Own Garage Door Springs Did you know that your garage door springs will let you know when they are ready to be replaced? Here is a quick way to test whether the springs on your garage door are ready to be maintained or replaced. First release the door from the Opener. This is commonly done by pulling the red handled emergency release cord. Next open and close your door manually a few times. Did your springs squeal or whine? Did you hear any squeaking noises? If so, your springs need to be lubricated. Door Tech Garage

Converting your garage is a great option if you want to expand the amount of space in your house, without the stress of building an addition. These six other ways to use your garage briefly sum up the most popular alternate uses for a garage. Some conversions can be used seasonally, then switched back to a garage when you need it. Others are a much more permanent change.

As you start preparing for the summer heat ahead, you may be considering installing a cooling system in your garage. There are four standard cooling system options, and each option has its advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to be informed of these options before making your decision on installing a cooling system. Here is how to climate control your garage for the summer (or any season):

Spring is the perfect time to check up on the wear and tear of your garage door, and all its parts. The garage springs are very important to keeping your door safe and functioning. The first step to knowing if you need to replace your garage door spring(s) is to learn how to identify the type of spring(s) you have in your garage.

You may not realize it, but your garage could be a fire hazard. This is especially disconcerting if your garage is attached to your home. Luckily there are simple measures you can take to reduce the risk of fire in your garage.

Garage Door Safety Tips Your garage door is arguably the largest moving feature of your home. Because it is centrally located and used so heavily, every year these doors are the source of numerous injuries. As a result, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has many recommendations, as well as legal standards for safety concerning garage doors. Unsecured doors are also the number one entrance point for thieves to enter the home, creating yet another safety concern. Here are some garage door safety tips, that when correctly followed, will surely deter theft and keep your family free of injury. To Deter

Tips To Organize Your Garage A garage is a place meant to park your car to protect it from the elements. But, who is lucky enough to have that luxury today? Most folks end up using the garage as a catch-all storage. Because it is a large open space, it often becomes cluttered and very disorganized. It may even come to a point where you really don’t know where anything is. So, how do you make sense of this mess? Here are some useful and simple tips to organize your garage. The Big Clean Up Before you can organize your

Garage Door Repairs this Winter Winter is on the horizon, and it’s important to know that your garage door in Maryland is going to work as it should. What happens when you push your electronic door opener, and nothing happens? Maybe you push it, and the door starts to open but doesn’t go up all the way. Perhaps you even have problems with the control panel at your back door, and the garage door will not come down. All of these are big issues that need to be seen by your local Door Tech Garage Door Services Team. Our professional

7 Tips to Winterize Your Garage Door As the leaves are turning crimson, and gold and the temperatures are beginning to dip, folk in the Chesapeake region are enjoying the fall season. But, we know, in the back of our minds that winter will be upon us all too soon. While the freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather wrecks havoc on our homes, there are some preventative measures that you can take to prepare your house for the winter blast. Pay special attention to the garage door. It is the largest entry way into your house, and could potentially be the

Reasons to Replace Your Garage Door Interested in adding lasting curb appeal to your home? Are you concerned about reducing heating and cooling costs? Would you like to add an extra measure of security to your home? There are many reasons to replace your garage door. A new garage door is a sure investment that a homeowner will reap the benefits from for years to come. Better curb appeal Gone are the days of standard, bland garage doors. Your garage door is usually located in the very from of your home. A new door is a perfect opportunity to add