How Much Weight Can I Hang From My Garage Ceiling?

The garage is more than just a place for keeping cars. It is also usually the primary storage location for things like tools and equipment in homes, so you must find a way to organize the space for storage purposes.  The garage floor and walls are popular places for storage, but the ceiling also provides … Read more

How Long Does a Garage Door Opener Last?

  While garage door openers are undoubtedly durable, they can occasionally break down, especially after years of use. So, what happens if the opener keeps malfunctioning despite multiple troubleshooting attempts? Does this mean that it’s the end of the road for your garage opener? If so, how long does a garage door opener last? Let’s … Read more

How to Install Gladiator GearTrack

Keeping things organized can be challenging if you store your yard tools and equipment in your garage or use it as a DIY workspace.  An excellent way to organize the garage space and de-clutter it to leave you with more wiggle room is to utilize the garage walls for storage. This requires a garage wall … Read more

How to Soundproof Your Garage

If you use your garage for music practice, you will play loud musical instruments that may bother neighbors or disturb the occupants of other rooms in your home.  Power tools can be just as noisy, which means the same thing may happen if your garage doubles as your DIY workshop. In any of these cases, … Read more

How to Drywall a Garage

Building construction codes in many areas require attached garages to have drywall. The material is cost-effective and provides excellent sheathing for garage walls. It is also easy to install, even though it is best to leave the installation to a professional for the best results.  While most attached garages may enjoy the home’s air conditioning, … Read more

What is a High-Lift Garage Door?

Standard garage doors typically arch open into the garage space about 7 to 8 feet from the ground. This can leave a significant amount of unutilized ceiling space since many garages have high ceilings up to 15 feet from the garage floor.  If you have such a standard garage door with approximately 12 to 15 … Read more

Garage Door Opener Battery Size

Automatic garage door openers require electrical power to operate. But since power outages can hit at the most inconvenient time, garage door openers with a battery backup have become increasingly popular. A backup battery allows for uninterrupted garage door operation even when there is no electricity.  If your garage door opener brand is LiftMaster, Genie, … Read more

How to Unlock Garage Door From Inside

Automatic garage door openers are commonplace today, but like any mechanical device, they can fail. If that happens and you need to get your car out of the garage quickly, you may not have the time to fix the door opener problem.  Instead, you will need to know how to unlock garage door from inside … Read more

How long do Garage Door Springs last?

Garage door springs are the heart of a garage door system. They override the garage’s massive weight and create tension that facilitates the efficient operation of the garage door. However, like any other mechanical product, the garage door springs have a lifespan and are bound to break over time. When the springs break, they make … Read more

How to Replace Garage Door Opener

Garage door openers do not last forever, just like any mechanical device. And when your trusty old garage door opener reaches the end of its service life, you will want to install a replacement.  You can always hire a technician to do the work for you, although they will charge you for the service. But … Read more