Lots of things can go wrong with a garage door, and most are easy to fix. Here is your guide to repair your garage door opener. But problems involving the garage door tension spring are more serious.

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 ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. 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 ...

Los Angeles, California - Local Garage Experts, a leader in garage door safety and education, has released a free, comprehensive guide titled “How to Replace Garage Door Spring: A DIY Guide to ...

1. Track-and-rollers Most homes use overhead doors for the garage entry. Those that use a track-and-roller system are the most commonly installed doors today. 2. How springs work Overhead doors are ...

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 ...

Q: I’m going to replace a broken spring for our garage door. The home-store salesman said I needed to replace both springs even though only one is broken. Is this true? A: A majority of homes use ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...