Your garage is supposed to prevent trouble by keeping your car safe from the elements (and from thieves), but sometimes garages have problems of their own. Garage doors won't open, refuse to lock or ...

With the door closed, pull the emergency release cord and lift the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly. If it doesn't, the problem is with your tracks, rollers or springs rather than your ...

We're so dependent on our gadgets - no wonder we're discombobulated when they don't perform. Of course, some gadgets are more crucial than others. When your garage door keypad's not working right, ...

A garage door that slips off track is more than just an inconvenience. It can quickly turn into a safety hazard. Misaligned rollers put stress on the entire system, leading to grinding metal, uneven ...

If pressing the button on your garage door's remote control doesn't work, check the batteries first. Simple but true, the remote transmitter needs power to send a signal to your opener. If batteries ...

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 ...

The typical range for garage door repair costs is $150 to $356, with a national average of $253. Cost factors for garage door repair include the door material, door style, type of repair, parts, labor ...

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 ...

A loud and noisy garage door can be one of the first signs that it’s time to replace the springs. New springs aren’t as costly to replace as the garage door itself and may even help prolong the door's ...