Garage doors are an essential component of any home, providing security and convenience. However, they can be vulnerable to damage during storms, often leaving homeowners with a malfunctioning garage door. If your garage door isn’t working after a storm, there could be several reasons why. One common reason for a malfunctioning garage door …
If you own a GoControl garage door opener, you may have experienced a beeping sound coming from the device. The beeping can be quite annoying, and it’s important to understand what’s causing it and how to fix it. One of the most common reasons why a GoControl garage door opener beeps is due …
Prehung doors are a popular choice for homeowners who want to save time and effort during the installation process. However, even with prehung doors, it’s not uncommon to encounter issues that prevent the door from closing properly. Depending on the cause, there are a few ways to fix a prehung door that won’t …
If you’ve noticed water damage, stains, or mold and mildew around your shower door hinge, it’s likely that your shower door is leaking. A leaking shower door can cause all sorts of problems in your bathroom, from water damage to mold growth. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to fix the …
You walk into your kitchen and notice that one of your cabinet doors is hanging off its hinges. Upon closer inspection, you realize that the hinge has ripped out of the cabinet, leaving a gaping hole in the wood. This can be a frustrating and potentially dangerous situation, as the cabinet door may …
If you have a door threshold that is not sealed to the concrete, you may be experiencing drafts, leaks, and even pests entering your home. Sealing the threshold is an easy and effective way to prevent these issues. In this article, we will go over the steps you can take to seal your …
When it comes to exterior door thresholds, it’s important to choose the right materials to ensure durability and longevity. The threshold is the strip of material that sits at the bottom of the door frame, connecting the interior and exterior spaces. It’s designed to prevent air, water, and dirt from entering your home …
If you’ve noticed a draft coming from under your door, it may be time to replace the rubber seal on your door threshold. The rubber seal, also known as a door sweep, is a strip of rubber located at the bottom of your door that helps to seal the gap between the door …
If you have a shower door that drips water when it’s open, it can be a frustrating and annoying problem. Not only does it create a mess on your bathroom floor, but it can also lead to water damage over time. Whether you have a framed or frameless shower door, it’s important to …
Pre-hung door casings generally come with the door and the surrounding trim framework, designed to basically plug-and-play. What this means is, your door and casing fit right into the frame/gap on the wall and the rest is a matter of nailing it in place. But what do you do when the frame is …
When a standard door has a problem with the hinges, you can still shut the door to keep the weather out while contemplating a fix. Not so with a sliding glass door. Not closing flush usually creates a gap (depending on the severity) that you can’t seal off while you figure out what’s …
Nobody wants to pay a locksmith to come over and fix what seems to be a simple mechanism. Most (not all) sliding glass doors feature what are called, clasp locks. The shaft sits inside the door frame and a clasp from the locking mechanism closes over the shaft when you lock it. There …
Besides the possible insulation issues, a door jamb not flush with the drywall just looks awful. It will constantly draw the eye whenever you approach the door and walkthrough. The human eye quickly picks up things that are out of order and the broken depth of a door jamb is hard to miss. …
Doors are designed to fit snugly within their frames otherwise, nobody would bother with the things and would opt for curtains instead. A warped door is one of the most aggravating things in the world, especially when you need privacy and it won’t shut right. There are many different ways to construct a …
This is a common problem with shed doors. They aren’t built to the same standards as exterior garages and homes. Their walls are thin and there is a degree of settling in that takes place, as well as the contracting and expansion caused by seasonal changes. Most often it requires a degree of …
