Can a thief open your garage door and break into your home? The answer…YES! Although older model garage doors are designed well and effectively, they do leave your garage open to determined intruders. These video links show you how a burglar can gain quick access to your home and simple ways that you can prevent it.
The frigid winter temperatures have arrived in the Midwest. Last week we discussed where to look for heat loss in your garage. Making sure the garage is well insulated is typically your best option to prevent heat loss from happening.
Other than a place to store your car, the garage is often the #1 place in your home that loses your heat during the winter. Heat loss equates to money loss. Simple. Have you noticed that it is much colder in the rooms that border the garage? If so, there are options to resolve this problem.
Those who have experienced the convenience that automatic garage doors offer likely think they will never go back to manually opening their garage door. Especially on a winter day, there’s no better feeling than simply clicking a button to avoid the bitter, cold temperatures. That being said, the same winter weather could bring storms and power outages, leaving your garage door incapacitated and you stuck in the cold. Or worse, your vehicle could become trapped inside your garage.
Fortunately, there is an easy fix for these “uh oh” moments. Follow these steps for manually opening your garage door quickly and safely.
October is National Fire Safety Month. Usually when people hear fire prevention, they think of forest and other outdoor fires. While fire prevention is important for those areas, it’s also vital to remember that fires can happen anywhere — even in your home. Of all the fires that start in homes, garage fires typically spread the farthest and cause the most injuries and dollar loss compared to fires that start in any other area of the home. October is the perfect time to examine your garage and ensure you’re prepared.
To start, below are some stats about garage fires: Read more
Here at Overhead Door of Garden City we know that this time of year can be hectic!
We want to wish you success and happiness in 2016!
Remember, if you have any garage door issues this holiday season, call us at (620) 275-4602 or contact us and we can help you fix it quick!