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Which Lubricants Belong on Your Garage Door — Silicone vs. White Lithium Grease

There are three products that come up constantly in conversations about garage door maintenance: silicone-based lubricant, white lithium grease, and WD-40. Two of them belong on your door. One of them doesn't.

June 22, 2026
Garage Door Cable Snapped? Here's What Happened and What to Do

Here's what's actually happening to your garage door when the temperatures climb — and what to watch for before a minor issue turns into a service call at the worst possible time.

June 15, 2026
How Summer Heat Affects Your Garage Door

Here's what's actually happening to your garage door when the temperatures climb — and what to watch for before a minor issue turns into a service call at the worst possible time.

June 8, 2026
Why Is My Garage Door So Noisy?

A little bit of noise from a garage door is normal and expected, but when your garage door goes from a quiet hum to a grinding, banging, squealing, or rattling operation — that's your door telling you something.

June 1, 2026
How to Manually Open Your Garage Door During a Power Outage

The power goes out. Your car is in the garage. You have somewhere to be. It happens to everyone eventually, and if you've never manually operated your garage door before, it can feel more complicated than it is.

May 24, 2026
How to Test Your Garage Door's Balance

A door that's even slightly out of balance puts extra strain on your opener every single day, wearing it out years ahead of schedule. The good news is testing the balance takes about two minutes

May 17, 2026
Is Your Garage Door Ready for Memorial Day Weekend?

It's Memorial Day weekend and the last thing you want is a garage door that decides to quit on you — or worse, one that creates a hazard when you've got guests and kids around. A few minutes of prep before the long weekend can save you a lot of headache.

May 10, 2026
Can You Install a Garage Door Opener Yourself? Here's What to Check First

If you're handy and you've got a free Saturday, installing a garage door opener is probably within your ability. The instructions that come in the box are actually pretty decent, and for a straightforward installation, most people can follow them from start to finish without much trouble.

May 3, 2026