On the list of things homeowners don't see coming, when winter months approach, you can't forget about protecting your garage door! Along with insulating and checking the garage door track, inspecting ...

Swapping out a couple of springs sounds like an easy DIY, but it's anything but. Learn about the risks of garage door spring replacement, and why this DIY is best left to the pros.

Protect and preserve your garage door, which often takes a beating from the sun and the weather. Sand, prime and paint rust ...

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 ...

1. Track-and-rollers Most homes use overhead doors for the garage entry. Those that use a track-and-roller system are the most commonly installed doors today. 2. How springs work Overhead doors are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The torsion spring, not the operator (or motor), does the heavy lifting. Aesthetics aside, the big changes in today's 300-pound steel doors are in insulation. Tighter perimeter seals and sandwiched ...