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Does My Opener Need Maintenance?

Many homeowners use their garage doors as front doors, which means their garage door openers are doing a lot of heavy lifting on a daily basis. That heavy lifting, in turn, means that the openers will require proactive maintenance to continue operating as desired. Does your garage door opener need maintenance? If so, how often should you get your door opener inspected? Here’s a look at answers to those questions — plus more. (more…) Read more

Best Garage Door Materials for Seattle Homes

A garage door is an incredibly valued and important part of your home and its daily operation. Different styles of architecture and even different parts of the country call for different types of garage doors. What are the best garage door materials in Seattle? Climate and location make Seattle area homes primed for specific types of garage doors. To make the best decision for you and your home, take a look at why garage door materials matter and the best Seattle garage door materials to consider below. (more…) Read more

Why the Garage Door Won’t Stay Closed

Our garage doors provide us with a great deal of convenience and add a layer of security to our homes. We often take these crucial doors for granted and don't realize it until the system breaks. When your garage door system has problems, it can cause a huge disruption in your daily routine. Garage doors not closing properly can create a safety concern and cause feelings of unease. If your garage door won't stay closed, or when the garage door goes down and then back up, you'll want to get it fixed as soon as possible. Below, we'll talk about some of the potential reasons your garage door is not closing and staying closed as it should. Read more

Garage Door Insurance Coverage Guide

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Updated: May 30, 2023

If you've ever filed a claim with your homeowners insurance company, you know how important this coverage is. When an accident or another type of damage occurs that's covered by homeowners insurance, the coverage can be an absolute lifesaver. Paying out of pocket to fix problems with a home can easily exceed an available budget.

Like any type of insurance, with homeowners insurance, certain things are covered, and others are not. If your garage door gets damaged, you may be wondering if you can... Read more