Two men injured when garage door falls onto them
Two men in Vancouver were seriously injured at their job at the Manitoba Works Yard when a heavy garage door collapsed on top of them as they entered the service bay. An inspection by the Workers’ Compensation Board found many of the doors to be unsafe and not properly maintained as required by manufacturer’s instructions…. Read More
Importance of replacing springs in a garage door
When a spring is broken on a garage door, most of the time only one is broken at a time. While this may be true, when a person is replacing a spring, it is important that both springs are replaced. On most residential garage doors for the home, there are different types of springs that… Read More
Police officials remind residents to keep garage doors closed
Police in the Newport Beach area are urging are residents to close their garage doors because thieves find homes with open garage doors to be easy targets and thousands of dollars worth of property is stolen this way each year. According to police officials, the most property is stolen when garage doors are left open… Read More
Common garage door repairs
Fortunately, garage door repairs are not extremely common, but when they do occur they can become very frustrating, costly, and even put your house in danger of theft. Time, wear and tear, as well as severe weather can cause damage to your garage door, so it’s important to keep it good working order. Listed below… Read More
Tips on maintaining your garage door
Garage doors make up a large part of your house’s image. Unsightly garage doors can drop down the value of the house. Simple things like a new coat of paint, sealer, and a factory finish keeps it looking great. There are also easy ways to make sure your garage door works properly and can last… Read More
Legendary Austin homebuilder passes on
Last week, legendary Austin homebuilder Nash Phillips passed away at the age of 90 at Seton Medical Center. Professionals in Austin’s real estate and home construction markets recognize Phillips as the greatest contributor to the city’s residential development. Phillips created the homebuilding company, Nash Phillips/Copus Builders Inc. in 1945. The company eventually grew to be… Read More
Ways to reuse an old garage door
If you are considering updating your home or business’ look by installing a new garage door but are unsure of what to do with your old, outdated garage door, consider these creative ways to recycle an old garage door. First, old garage doors can be used to create a frame for a garden or compost… Read More