What to Do if You Back Into a Garage Door
Mistakes happen. One minute, you’ve got plenty of room between the rear of your car and the garage door — the next, you hear the sound of an impact. While backing into a garage door can be frustrating, there are steps you can take to prevent further damage and ensure your family’s safety. 1. Stop Your Car and Make Sure Everyone Is Okay Whether you’ve bumped the garage or backed fully into the door, do not move your car right away. Instead, stay calm. Turn off the engine and put the parking brake on. Then check with your loved ones […]
Read MoreWhat to Do If There Is Water Damage in Your Garage
Whether you’re dealing with water leaking into your garage when it rains or excess humidity, moisture can cause various issues, damaging the building’s structure and ruining stored items. Learn how to dry your leaking garage and prevent future water intrusion with Crawford Door Sales. 1. Pinpoint the Source Start by finding where the water is coming from and completing any necessary repairs to prevent another leak the next time it rains. Water accumulation around the garage’s foundation is a common issue, and depending on your property’s placement, you may need to install drains to direct water away. Similarly, clogged, damaged […]
Read More5 Warning Signs It’s Time for a New Garage Door
If you’re like many homeowners, you may not give much thought to your garage. It’s a place to put your car and store a few items you don’t want, need or have room for inside your house. However, whether it’s an attached or a stand-alone structure, your garage can begin to show signs of age. An older garage can start to deteriorate, which may require a complete replacement. The door is one area that demands attention to ensure it’s functioning correctly and safely. Leading Indicators of a Garage Door Replacement Some symptoms pointing to a garage door upgrade or total […]
Read MoreHow to Open and Close Your Garage Door During a Power Outage
The greater Twin Cities area captivates many residents with its natural beauty, low cost of living and almost endless entertainment opportunities. Yet, recent climate data shows our communities also attract more intense storms. That can mean more frequent power outages that prevent you from using your garage’s opening system. When that happens, you need to know how to open your garage door without a remote opener. Crawford Door Sales has the answers you need to engage your door’s manual operation features and safely cycle it by hand. Step-By-Step Guide to Manual Garage Door Operation Follow these steps to use your door when […]
Read MoreHow Can You Fix a Noisy Garage Door?
The garage door is most homeowners’ main entrance to the home. An attractive garage door is one of the best additions to your home’s facade. A newly updated garage door can recoup 94.5% of the cost when you resell your home. It’s an investment that you want to maintain. You open and close your garage door every day, and it become a major annoyance if it makes a lot noise every time you run it. A loud garage door can impact you, your family, your neighbors and guests who visit your home. You’ll need to check a few areas of your garage […]
Read MoreDo I Need an Insulated Garage Door?
Insulated garage doors are among the latest home remodeling trends because they’re eco-friendly and reduce energy costs. If you’re shopping for an overhead door, you’ll quickly notice most come with optional insulation. Why are so many homeowners jumping on the bandwagon, and is an insulated garage door worth it? Garage door insulation offers many benefits to homeowners, with even more advantages in certain situations. For example, here in Minnesota, insulated garage doors are more beneficial than they are in moderate climates. At Crawford Door Sales, we’ll help you determine if you need an insulated garage door and recommend some styles […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Annual Garage Door Maintenance
You likely don’t spend much time thinking about your garage door. It can be easy to forget that, unlike the other doors in your home, the garage door is an electrical appliance. As such, it’s as much in need of occasional maintenance as any other appliance in your home. But how often do garage doors need to be serviced? If it’s been more than a year since you had it checked, you may already be behind. Even if you never notice any problems with it, it’s a good idea to get it checked on a yearly basis. Why Is Garage Door Maintenance […]
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