Once the mortgage was paid in full, I decided to make some changes to my family's house. That included investing in new doors throughout the home. That proved to be more complicated than I expected. With the help of a contractor, I explored options for bedroom doors that were built to reduce noise. There was the option of using French doors in some areas to allow more natural light into the space. I also learned a lot about door locks and where they would do the most good. If you want to replace all the doors in your home, let's talk. I'll share the tips that my contractor provided. With a little luck, those same tips will save you some time and effort.
Have you recently moved into a house with a garage? Are you just now finding out that the garage door is in less than perfect condition? A garage door that refuses to open and close can make you late for work or it can even cause you to be fined if your HOA doesn't allow you to park on the street. Obviously, this means that you'll want to resolve the situation as soon as possible. You may think that the fastest way to do that is to fix it yourself. However, here are some good reasons why you should let your residential garage door repair be performed by a professional:
Safety: Looking at a garage door, you probably wouldn't expect it to be dangerous in the least. But a garage door isn't like other doors. In the first place, depending on the size and composition of your garage door, it could easily weigh over 200 pounds. The fact that your garage door usually feels like it weighs almost nothing at all is by design. Simply dealing with this much weight can be dangerous. In the second place, the
Warranty: In general, the manufacturer's warranty for most products includes a clause about improper use or installation. If the product is not installed in the manner that they specified, the manufacturer won't replace it if it becomes damaged. If you manage to perform your own residential garage door repair, the manufacturer could try to claim that it was done incorrectly in the first place. As a result, you could be out a significant amount of money to purchase further parts. By having a professional take care of the repair, you'll be able to demonstrate that it was done correctly and by someone who knew what they were doing. This can make it much easier to file a warranty claim, if needed.
Speed: Even if you don't think you'll be injured or that you'll ever need to file a warranty claim, the length of time that it will take you to complete the repair should still be a factor. If you've never performed this particular repair before, you may decide to spend some time watching instructional videos online, to see how
29 December 2015
