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4 Garage Temperature Control Tips for the Hot Summer Months

Even in the Pacific Northwest, summers can get pretty hot, and if your garage doesn’t have air conditioning, it can really heat up during the summer months. Here are 4 garage temperature control tips to help keep you cool.

How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garage

You park your car in the garage. You step outside of the car and ack! A trail of ants is marching across the floor in front of you—or worse, you spot a rat scurrying to its newest hiding place. Not fun! This Halloween season, how can you keep those spooky little critters out of your…

When to Upgrade Your Garage Door Opener

If own an older home, there’s a good chance that your current garage door opener is outdated. But garage door openers can last a surprisingly long amount of time, so how do you know when it’s time to replace? Our garage door repair experts review 6 reasons why you should upgrade your overhead garage door…

Should You Repair or Replace Your Garage Door?

Weather, an accident, or even everyday use can change the look of your garage door over time. When your garage door begins looking worse for wear, you may wonder whether it makes more sense to repair or replace it. Read on for some tips that may help you decide.

How to Open Your Garage Door During a Power Outage

An unexpected power outage can quickly make everyday tasks inconvenient. If you have an electric garage door opener, a loss of power can cause the opener to malfunction or stop working altogether, leaving you locked into or out of your garage. In the event of a power outage, use the following steps to safely and…

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…

What 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…

Why 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…

4 Things to Consider When Buying a Garage Door for Your Home or Business

If you’re in the market for a new garage door but don’t know where to start, we have you covered. Larry Myers Garage Doors has specialized in crafting and installing countless doors for homeowners and businesses alike since 1973. We’re a local business dedicated to providing individualized attention to each of our customers.

Why Won't My Garage Door Open Fully?

When your garage door won’t open, you can be left frustrated and without answers. At Larry Myers Garage Doors, we have proudly served as the leading garage door repair service in the Vancouver and Portland areas. With many years of experience fixing all kinds of garage door complications, we can help you troubleshoot your door…