Garage Door Prices - How to Save Money?

Garage door prices vary based on many factors. A medium price of a garage door is about $1,500, but it can cost as little as $300 or as much as $3,000.

How to save on a garage door's price? First of all, regular (pre-made) garage door prices, such as steel clad doors with foam insulation, are much lower than the prices of custom-built doors. Secondly, if you can go with a regular door, instead of a high wind rated one, it will also help you save. And finally, if you can install the door on your own, you can save as much as 50% of the cost.

Garage Door Repair - Most Common Problems

Garage door repair requires you to find out what exactly is wrong with your door. The most common problems that may require a repair include: damaged sections, worn out hinges, broken springs or cables off the drums, rollers out of the tracks, dents, broken door parts, damaged or bent tracks, and gaps around the door when it's closed. Any one of these issues may prevent your door from opening or closing properly.

Once you know what's exactly wrong with your garage door, you can decide whether you can do the required garage door repair on your own, or whether you'll need to order professional repair services to fix the problem.

External Sources:
Quick Fixes: Garage Door Repair
Garage Door Repair Checklist

An Introduction To Garage Door Springs

You ever wonder how your garage door opens and closes everyday? The thought probably never crossed your mind, well, unless you started having garage door problems. Well, here's a quick rundown of the two most powerful mechanisms, Torsion and Extension springs, in your garage door and they both lift and close your garage door for you.

Now, these springs can be extremely dangerous, so it's a good idea to get a professional to fix it if you're experiencing any problems with them. Torsion springs are especially dangerous since they are a little more difficult to work with compared to Extension springs.

External Resources:
Garage Door Springs Guide
Garage Door Spring Manual