Posts Tagged ‘maintenance and repair’
How to Manage Garage Condensation
Garage condensation is a common problem for Portland homeowners, especially in the early spring when temperatures are still cool but humidity is rising. The “sweat” you notice inside a glass garage door or on the floor of your garage might raise concerns, but it’s simply caused by a well-sealed space. Unfortunately, garage door experts can’t…
Read MoreWhat to Do When A Garage Door Comes Off Its Tracks
A garage door coming off its tracks can cause a world of problems for the majority of homeowners today using their garage door as the main entrance into their homes. If your garage door has ever jumped off its tracks, you know first-hand how frustrating and potentially dangerous the situation can be. Not only is…
Read MoreHow to Repaint Your Garage Doors
Long rainy seasons and icy winters can be both beautiful and unpleasant for Portland area homeowners. This weather can also leave garage doors stripped of their paint and looking a bit under the weather. If you’re considering repainting your garage door in Portland, make sure the door receives the attention it deserves by following these…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Garage Insulation
Image Source When it comes to maximizing the efficiency of your home, garage insulation is one of the most important features. It helps keep the rest of your home warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and safe from potentially harmful gases all while keeping your energy bills low. It can also help by…
Read MoreWhy Your Garage Door Opens By Itself
Image Source Have you ever returned home from work or a vacation to find your garage door wide open? Although this isn’t a commonly experienced issue, sometimes garage doors do open by themselves — making for a confusing and potentially risky situation should intruders decide to let themselves in through your open garage. There are…
Read MorePreventative Maintenance & Care Tips for Your Garage Door
In principle, a garage door is a simple piece of machinery. Yet it must move up and down every time you leave the house. In addition to daily use, the rainy and humid weather in the Oregon and Washington will leave a mark on any piece of equipment, including your garage door. That said, routine…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Garage Door Won't Open All The Way
Few things are as frustrating as a garage door that won’t open or close all the way. Until it’s fixed, a dysfunctional garage door can be a major headache that interrupts your life.
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Garage for an El Niño Winter
Here in the Pacific Northwest, El Niño is clearly on its way. The wet, temperate weather we’ve been having is a telltale sign that this warm front is coming for Portland and Vancouver. While many will enjoy these moderate temperatures, your garage door may not.
Read MoreBest Garage Door Maintenance Tips for 2015
The new year signals the need for performing annual maintenance on your garage door. If you’re a savvy homeowner, you may be interested in creating a well-rounded garage door maintenance checklist ahead of time so you can keep your door in good shape. Read on to discover our top tips that should be on your…
Read MoreLarry Myers Garage Doors: Summer Garage Door Maintenance Tips
At Larry Myers Garage Doors, we take pride in providing the best garage door maintenance services to our Portland and Vancouver communities year round. While inspecting your garage doors is probably the last thing on your mind this summer, it is important to maintain them in order to avoid costly repairs in the hot, humid…
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