Not all garage door openers are created equal. There are different mechanical systems and different types for different garage door opener applications. Most openers will work but the question is will they work trouble free for a long period of time? A Genie garage door opener is a great product that withstands the test of time.
Garage doors are a very common item in many of our homes. I have two of them myself. The funny thing is, most of us, myself included, take these huge doors for granted. This wouldn't be so bad except for the fact that often the garage door, when open, is suspended over us or that brand new $25,000 automobile!
Following is a list of automatic garage door openers and garage door manufacturers. Some manufacturers make various types of doors and openers. Others make either doors or openers.
When garage doors break, it can be a pain. By keeping up with the maintenance for your garage door on a monthly basis, your door and automatic garage door opener will have a better chance of not breaking down. Always read your manual, ensure that parts are lubricated and balanced and be safe around your garage.
Patio designs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here are five must-have design tips to get you started on your patio ideas, along with illustrations of my own patio design. Consider low voltage lighting to enhance your patio plans.
Nothing seems to generate mail like failed concrete surfaces. There are many myths out there about deicing salts and scaled or spalling concrete. People think that salts hurt concrete. Contractors hide behind this weak excuse when a driveway or sidewalk fails. The simple truth is that strong, properly placed and finished concrete can resist salts and freezing temperatures for many years.
Looking for companies that sell deicing salts and magnesium chloride? Look no further than your Yellow Pages ... and this article.
Are you getting ready to install a new concrete driveway, concrete sidewalk, or concrete patio and/or steps that may be exposed to freezing temperatures and deicing salts? If the job gets done right, your concrete will last longer than you!
Jello® and concrete - you both mix a solid with a liquid in order to get the final product, right? But while Jello® uses the coldness of the refrigerator to harden, concrete actually slows hardening in cold temperatures. This can be disastrous if you don't take the right precautions. Read about why this happens in the following column.
Working with concrete in the cold can be miserable, especially when you are working with concrete pouring. One mistake can mess up the entire concrete construction project! Here are a few tips to follow that tell you how to pour concrete in cold conditions.
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