Jennifer’s garage hasn’t been working for two weeks, so we got to her as soon as we could. We realized pretty quickly it was the child safety sensors on the floor! If you have a project you’d like ...
Q: I have a problem with my garage door opener. When I push the button, it goes up with no problem. However, when I push the button for the door to go down, it comes down about a foot and then goes ...
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How to Repair a Garage Door Opener

With the door closed, pull the emergency release cord and lift the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly. If it doesn't ...
A Homeowner's Guide to Avoiding Costly Repair Nightmares Ever had one of those mornings where you're already running late, ...
When your garage door decides to malfunction—especially at the worst possible time, like 7:30 AM when you're already running late—it can feel like a full-on crisis. While calling for emergency garage ...
You arrive home from the store and you activate the wall mounted remote for your garage door as you step inside your house. It lowers and then reverses. You hit the button again. Same thing. Your ...
Your garage is supposed to prevent trouble by keeping your car safe from the elements (and from thieves), but sometimes garages have problems of their own. Garage doors won't open, refuse to lock or ...
Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.
I admire Roost's approach to smartening up the home one 9-volt battery at a time. The company's latest gadget looks a lot like the original Roost Smart Battery that fit into your smoke detector, ...