The older your home is, the more likely you are to need to upgrade things to tighten it up and make the home more energy-efficient. Doors, windows, and other entry points like the garage door can all contribute to heat loss or cold air entering your home in the winter time and hot air entering in the summertime. If you have a garage door that is old and worn out, it might be time to replace it with a new one that will provide better protection from the elements.
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Before winter hits, it is important to make sure that you do everything that you can to trap the heat inside of your house to keep your heating costs minimal. Many homeowners do not realize that the heat can escape so easily from their home during the winter. The following guide walks you through a few ways you can keep your home warm this winter without running the heat on full blast at all times.
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With temperatures at near-record lows, it's almost certain that the winter chill will leave you with a stuck garage door. This is usually caused by ice buildup along the garage door's weatherstripping, resulting in a frozen seal that keeps your garage door frozen in place. Fortunately, there are several ways you can free your garage door without causing any added damage to it.
Use a Space Heater
If you have a space heater on hand, you can use it to melt the ice and snow holding your garage door in place.
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If your current garage door is getting old, you need to replace it. A weak or old garage door is a huge vulnerability to your home. However, there are many types of garage doors, including wood and steel. Wooden garage doors are extremely beautiful, but they aren't right for everyone. If you aren't sure if wooden garage doors are right for you, check out these four facts.
They Can Be Expensive
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You probably take your garage door for granted and expect it to open every time you need it to. However, all that opening and closing over the years wears out the springs. You'll probably need to have the springs replaced long before the garage door wears out and needs to be replaced. Here are a few things to know about bad springs and what to do when yours breaks.
How To Tell When A Spring Breaks
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