Month: March 2016

Preventative maintenance tips for garage doors

Written by Superior Garage Doors

Did you know that the garage door is the largest moving part in your entire house?

It also happens to be something that is used multiple times everyday. Even more if you have more than one or two cars. Garage doors are long term investments, so in order to keep it that way, it is important to engage in preventative maintenance to keep your atlanta garage door functioning smoothly. Here are some preventative maintenance tips to keep your garage door humming along nicely for years:

Listen

With a single vehicle, the typical garage doors goes up and down twice a day. That is over 1200 movements. The best way to pick up any upcoming issues is to listen as you open and close. Strange or loud noises that don’t sound normal are signs that it might need to be looked at.

Balance

Check if the garage door is balanced. If it is not perfectly level then one motor is going to have to work harder than the other. Over the long term this can mean a faulty motor and you will have to call in garage door repair mcdonough ga to fix it.

Here are few more:

Inspect and replace the rollers

Replace the weather stripping

Lubricate any moving parts regularly

Check all the cables

Test the safety features like auto reverse

Groom the door

Tighten up the screws and brackets

Following just a few of these basics will help your garage door last longer and save you on the potential repair costs.
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Superior Garage Doors are experts in garage door repairs, maintenance and installation. Call them for you next garage door repair duluth ga.

Clever gardening tips

egardening-todayIf you’re new to gardening, you will understand the enjoyment you get from spending time in your garden and watching things you plant grow. To keep your garden in good shape, here are a few clever tips, used by professional gardeners.

Pot-in-pot landscaping – Most new gardeners will have no idea where a plant would grow or look best. To make it easier for you to transfer your pots, dig a hole and place an empty plastic pot. You can then grow your seasonal plants or vegetable in your plastic pot and easily move them when needed.

Packing peanuts in large pots – To lighten the load of large flower pots, place packing peanuts at the bottom of your pots. To keep the soil from sinking add a layer of landscape fabric.

Calcium for your garden – Egg shells are a great way for your garden to get a bit of calcium. To make it easier for your plants and soil to absorb the calcium, grind your egg shells in a blender.

Keep pets out – Pets can ruin all your hard work in the garden. To keep them from littering in your special herbs, vegetable or fruit patches, place plastic forks (handle end in the soil).

Diaper to retain moisture – If you travel a lot or just don’t have the time to water your plants daily, place a open diaper at the base of your pot. Then cover the diaper with soil and add your plant. This will help your potted plants retain moisture for longer.