The general public’s knowledge of garage doors and openers typically starts and ends at the remote. Click the button, and it opens. Click it again, and it closes. It’s one of those things we take for ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A loud and noisy garage door can be one of the first signs that it’s time to replace the springs. New springs aren’t as costly to replace as the garage ...

If your garage door doesn't seem to functioning properly, it's a good idea to inspect the garage door springs for any problems. Professional garage door technicians can give the springs a tune-up if ...

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Garage doors form an integral part of our day-to-day lives. There are different designs, and these come in various shapes, materials, and sizes. Older doors come in one piece, but sectional designs ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

You can expect to hear little bit of mechanical noise when opening or closing your garage door, but these eight sounds are likely signs that something is amiss.

Q: I’m going to replace a broken spring for our garage door. The home-store salesman said I needed to replace both springs even though only one is broken. Is this true? A: A majority of homes use ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...