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You most likely use your garage door all the time without thinking about it. Garage doors make our lives much easier, but can also be dangerous, especially for children and animals. Even with advancements in safety, garage doors remain a source of danger. An estimated 30,000 people are injured by garage doors each year. Garage […]
When it comes to home values, garages typically increase the value of residential and commercial properties by at least 4%. Many families and businesses seek out properties that include garages, and with the increasing popularity of garages comes an increased number of garage door accidents. Garage door accidents are responsible for 20,000 to 30,000 injuries every […]
When an intruder breaks into your home, they steal a lot more than just your personal items. They rob you and your family of your sense of security and privacy, resulting in emotional stress that can be difficult to overcome. When it comes to protecting your home, many individuals focus on getting new locks installed […]
Garage door accidents are more common than many people think. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 15,000 people visited the emergency room for injuries related to garage door accidents in 2018. It is important to ensure that you and your family are practicing proper safety and […]
Common Sense and Safety go Hand In Hand with the Garage Door As with any new feature or fixture in your home, when installing a new garage door, safety is of the utmost importance. With any new electric devices, it is essential that you understand completely how they operate, and what they can and can’t […]
Every year, garage doors injure more than 30,000 people in the US alone. Children are particularly vulnerable to being seriously hurt or killed by automatic garage doors. Keep your family and yourself safer by conducting a seasonal garage door safety check. How to Conduct a Seasonal Garage Door Safety Inspection In less than an hour, […]
Today, most homes in the U.S. have a garage door. Garage doors have literally become more of a necessity than a luxury. In fact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development conducted a survey that found 80% of American homes either have a garage or carport. And just like any other man-made structure, garage […]
Though June is the official Garage Door Safety Month, you and your household can practice garage door safety throughout the year. Every year, injuries and even fatalities occur due to misused or faulty garage doors. You can avoid this through proper garage door safety methods and maintenance. Replace your garage door opener. Older garage door openers […]
Every year there are an estimated 13,325 injuries in the United States due to garage doors. These injuries range from being crushed underneath a falling door to being cut by the sharp edges of the door tracks. When properly installed and maintained, garage doors should not represent a safety risk; almost all injuries occur due to […]
The garage door is one of the most common entry points that criminal choose. It is really the ideal way to get into a house undetected since a garage door will close easily and there are less signs of breakage as would happen with a wood door or window. Here are some basic tips in […]