Things to Consider About Getting a Garage Door Expansion
There are many things to consider before expanding any part of your home. The planning and overall work that goes into an expansion...
15 Jul
Garage Repair
Category Archives: Garage Repair
01 Jul
Garage Repair
Ways to Avoid a Garage Door Break In
Sometimes we forget that the garage is vulnerable to a break in. The home seems to be the place we put our focus...
17 Jun
Garage Repair
5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Garage Door
Your garage is a very useful and valuable aspect of your home. However, since it does not require daily maintenance, it can be...
03 Jun
Garage Repair
How to Keep Your Garage Cool this Summer
The hot summer months are quickly approaching and there is only one thing on our minds; staying cool. Not only are we worried...
20 May
Garage Repair
6 Garage Door Safety Tips You Need to Know
If you’re a long time follower, you’ll know American Veteran Garage love everything about our garages. They serve as a great place for...
06 May
Garage Repair
6 Reasons to Hire an Expert for Your Garage Remodel
Taking on an entire garage remodel can be an overwhelming and time-consuming task. If you’re looking to get the job done in a...
15 Apr
Garage Repair
5 Types of Paint for Garage Floors
Not many people put getting creative and painting their garage floor on the top of their to-do list. However, there is something to...
01 Apr
Garage Repair
Top 6 Garage Organization Ideas
Organizing the garage can sound like the most daunting task. Without the right organization tools, the garage can become a neglected room full...
18 Mar
Garage Repair
How to Insulate Your Garage and Why You Should
Whether or not you are aware, there are government agencies that require specific R-value ratings for the ceilings in an attached garage. Additionally,...
04 Mar
Garage Repair
10 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale
Planning a yard sale is like planning anything else: it all boils down to organization. There is a lot of work in the...
18 Feb
Garage Repair
How to Turn Your Garage into a Creative Studio
Whether you play an instrument, paint, do yoga, dance, or just need some extra workspace, having your own home studio has its definite...
04 Feb
Garage Repair
4 Romantic Date Ideas To Do In Your Own Garage
As we get closer to Valentines Day, many people will be scrambling to make reservations at a restaurant or bar. If you aren’t...
21 Jan
Garage Repair
4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Garage Door
Besides the aesthetics, there are a lot of other things to consider when it comes to garage doors. Of course, a home’s curb...
07 Jan
Garage Repair
Full View Garage Doors
Are you wanting to upgrade the functionality and style of your garage? One way to add aesthetic appeal to your home is to...
17 Dec
Garage Repair
How to Make Your Garage Energy Efficient
The standard two-car American household garage measures approximately 480 square feet, which is about 20 percent of the size of the average U.S....
03 Dec
Garage Repair
6 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Garage for the Holidays
Feeling the spirit of the season? It’s a tradition to decorate the outside of your home for the holidays, but don’t forget the...
19 Nov
Garage Repair
Getting Your Garage Ready for Fall
Winter is upon us and fall is the best time to prepare your garage for a stagnate season of cold temperatures and very...
05 Nov
Garage Repair
How to Fix an Off Track Garage Door
Is your garage door off track? You can either fix it yourself or call a professional for help. Because the door is off track...
15 Oct
Garage Repair
4 Signs You Need a Home Garage Car Lift
Why do expensive vehicles sit outside of an otherwise accessible garage? Is it stuffed with clutter or is it full of boxes and...
01 Oct
Garage Repair
5 Other Ways to Use Your Home Garage
A garage can be a neglected, unused, and dirty space. Aside from being used for parking vehicles or extra storage, a garage is...
17 Sep
Garage Repair
Top 4 Benefits of Using Home Garage Parking
The main function of your home garage is to provide a space for your vehicle(s). It’s that simple. But why do people never...
03 Sep
Garage Repair
5 Reasons You Should Avoid Renting Self Storage Units
There are roughly 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S. alone. And it’s no surprise that Americans purchase far beyond their living needs and...
20 Aug
Garage Repair
4 Solutions to Make Home Garage Parking Easier and Safer
For some people, pulling up to their garage to park their car can be a challenge. Not only is it inconvenient with difficulties...
06 Aug
Garage Repair
How to Throw a Party in Your Garage
Turn your garage into the next party! What makes a garage party so unique is the countless ways you can alter it specifically...
16 Jul
Garage Repair
5 Ways to Kid-Proof Your Garage
At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security. Our garages can be a really dangerous place for small...
02 Jul
Garage Repair
5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Garage Door Repairs
Don’t think of cost, think of value. Investing the time to be more attentive to the largest door in your home will end...
04 Jun
Garage Repair
8 Items That Shouldn’t Be Kept in Your Garage
Don’t let your garage be a wasteland of junk and treasures. It’s very common, especially in America, for us to use our garages...
16 May
Garage Repair
6 Tips to Maximize Space in Your Garage
Transform your garage into a space that’s worth utilizing. Give your garage a space that’s more than just keeping vehicles and extra storage...
09 May
Garage Repair
Unique Garage Door vs. Amarr Stratford
White Carriage Long Panel with Cast Iron hinges and knockers (Unique Garage Door) Investing in a superior quality garage door for your home...
02 May
Garage Repair
5 Different Flooring Ideas for Your Garage
Step up your garage game with these great flooring ideas! Tire marks, oil leaks, dirt and grim is what an ordinary garage floor...
20 Apr
Garage Repair
How to Open Your Garage Door During Power Outage
Not knowing how to open your garage door during a power outage is a major inconvenience. How to Open Garage Manually Being prepared...
06 Apr
Garage Repair
Things to Consider if You Want Windows in Your Garage Door
So you’re thinking of getting windows installed into your garage door, whether standard, overhead, or full-view? Consider our helpful advice before making a...
16 Mar
Garage Repair
Why Should You Insulate Your Garage
Adding insulation to your garage door alone will improve the thermal conditions in your garage be it a sunny, scorching hot summer in...
02 Mar
Garage Repair
Garage Door Opener Buying Guide
So you’ve taken extra precaution to secure your vehicles with care in a closed garage. Now, it’s time to invest in a quality...
16 Feb
Garage Repair
Security Tips to Keep Thieves Away From Your Garage
Sure, a garage door offers home security. But having a garage door alone doesn’t guarantee homeowners that thieves won’t try to break in...
02 Feb
Garage Repair
How to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Garage
Love is in the air once again. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and a lot of people are getting ready and buying their...
19 Jan
Garage Repair
Maintenance Tips for the New Year
Sometimes, a broken garage door part can trick you because it won’t seem to be too obvious. That’s why you have to keep...
05 Jan
Garage Repair
4 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Garage Door
New Year is here, and it’s the perfect time to begin new habits and make resolutions even for your garage doors. Find out...
15 Dec
Garage Repair
Common Garage Door Problems During Winter
The cold and dark season doesn’t only mean fun activities in the snow for the children but also troublesome situations involving snow for...
01 Dec
Garage Repair
Simple Ideas to Decorate Your Garage Door This Christmas
Our garage doors take up a large portion of your home’s overall facade so make sure you don’t forget about them this Christmas!...
17 Nov
Garage Repair
Signs You Need a New Garage Door
The garage door service is often overlooked by many homeowners, but they are actually very crucial to your safety and protection. It’s Time...
03 Nov
Garage Repair
Safety Tips You Need to Know About Garage Doors
You may not have realized it, but your garage door is the largest opening in your home. That’s why American Veteran Garage Doors...
27 Oct
Garage Repair
4 Reasons to Hire a Garage Door Repair Expert
When you get your garage door installed the first time properly, you shouldn’t be dealing with issues for quite some time. However, damages...
24 Oct
Garage Repair
Smart Reasons to Install Keyless Entry for Your Garage
Having a garage is one of the perks of owning a home. Along with the advantages it has to offer, you have to...
23 Jul
Garage Repair
How to Insulate Your Garage Door
Garage insulation helps in cutting energy bills and preventing street noise. Below are the steps you need to follow if you want to...
05 Jun
Garage Repair
How to Open a Garage Door with an Opener Manually
Power outages can be a scary feat no matter if you’ve dealt with one before. During a power outage, the garage door will...
28 Mar
Garage Repair
My Garage Door Opener Isn’t Working
In this day and age, we are lucky to have access to several handy devices that make our lives easier. One of those...
26 Mar
Garage Repair
What to Do When Your Garage Door Cable Breaks
Have you ever tried to lift an old garage door or a garage door with broken springs? It’s no easy task and you...
20 Mar
Garage Repair
Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting
Warning: Undertaking repairs to appliances can be hazardous. Use the proper tools and safety equipment noted in the guide and follows all instructions....
08 Mar
Garage Repair
Garage Door Opener Remotes Won’t Work
The below instructions guide you on what to do if your garage door opener remotes will not work. We show you a few...
02 Mar
Garage Repair
Replacing the Safety Sensors on a Garage Door Opener
Safety sensors prevent the garage door from closing on a person or an object. One sensor sends an infrared beam while the other...
23 Feb
Garage Repair
Replacing the Motor on a Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener
This belt-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the motor. The motor spins the pulley that moves the...
18 Feb
Garage Repair
Replacing the Logic Board on a Garage Door Opener
The logic board inside a garage door opener is the brains of the garage door opener. It contains the radio frequency (RF) receiver...
13 Feb
Garage Repair
Replacing the Gear and Sprocket Assembly on a Chain-Drive Door
This garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the gear and sprocket assembly on a chain-drive garage door opener....
09 Feb
Garage Repair
Replacing the Drive and Worm Gears on a Chain-Drive Garage Door Opener
In most Chamberlain, Lift master, and Sears’s openers a motor turns the worm gears and drive shaft inside the opener, which rotates the...
02 Feb
Garage Repair
Replacing the Chain and Cable Assembly on a Chain-Drive Opener
This chain-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the chain and cable assembly. Located along the rail, the...
30 Jan
Garage Repair
Replacing the Belt on a Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener
This belt-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the belt. Located along the rail, the belt connects to...
17 Jan
Garage Repair
Replacing the Battery on a Garage Door Opener
The battery of the garage door opener is located inside the motor unit, the battery supplies back up power to the opener during...
05 Jan
Garage Repair
Garage Door Opener Wall Control Troubleshooting
What happens when your wall control doesn’t work on your garage door opener? When your garage door opener suddenly stops operating properly, the...
30 Dec
Garage Repair
Garage Door Won’t Move: Motor and Travel Troubleshooting
Garage doors are one of the most important things in your home that need regular maintenance in order to keep working properly. Since...
27 Dec
Garage Repair
Garage Door Opener Remotes Don’t Work
Garage doors offer convenience, privacy, and security so it would be a concern when there is a malfunction. A garage door stuck in...
21 Dec
Garage Repair
DIY: Garage Door Tune-Up
What can I do to maintain my garage door? This is a question we get asked often. Frequent maintenance and a good tune-up...
30 Nov
Garage Repair
My Garage Door Won’t Close and Blinks 10 Times
This will explain how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that won’t close the door and blinks 10 times. This most likely indicates...
14 Aug
Garage Repair
The 6 Second Garage Door Break-In You Can Prevent
A home burglary happens over 16 times every day in Las Vegas. The only thing that a thief needs to bust into your...
10 Aug
Garage Repair
How to Install a Garage Door Opener
The following steps are for how to install a garage door opener for an old or new garage door that has a belt...
09 Aug
Garage Repair
How to Replace Garage Door Cables and Bottom Brackets
Garage door and garage door openers have many moving parts. Most of the components of the garage doors and openers are made of...
03 Aug
Garage Repair
How to Install an Overhead Garage Door
The instructions below from American Veteran Garage will guide you through the general principles of overhead garage door installation. Be sure to follow...
28 Jul
Garage Repair
How to Level Your Garage Door
Your garage door can be out of level for several reasons sometimes it can be that the concrete has shifted. The most common...
19 Jul
Garage Repair
The ALADDIN Smart Phone App
It’s possible to monitor the status of your garage door, using your apple and android based device. American Veteran Garage Door’s will look...
07 Jul
Garage Repair
Installing The Chamberlin Wi-Fi Opener
The following steps are important when you want to install the HD950WF Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener that has a sectional door and...
06 Jun
Garage Repair
How to Install a Garage Door Opener
The following steps are important when changing a belt drive garage door opener. What are the basics about a belt drive garage door...
23 May
Garage Repair
Is It Okay to Open Your Garage Door With a Broken Spring?
The garage door is normally installed with torsion springs that are mounted on top of the garage door. The spring is intended to...
17 May
Garage Repair
How Do I Know If I Have The Correct Springs?
It’s important that your garage door has the correct springs and your garage door is properly balanced. Checking if your garage door is...
14 May
Garage Repair
The Advantages of 2 Springs on Your Garage Door | American Veteran
What are the advantages of having two springs vs one spring on my garage door? Garage door torsion springs are normally mounted on...
12 Apr
Garage Repair
My Garage Door Will Open or Close by Itself
“Phantom operation” of garage doors is when a garage door will open or close by itself without any instructional operation from the remote...
10 Mar
Garage Repair
My Garage Door Won’t Close During the Day
Garage door openers are installed with sensors to enhance the security of any given house. This has been the case since 1993, where...
07 Feb
Garage Repair
My Garage Door Opener is Making a lot of Noise
A loud garage door opener that makes a lot of noise is, for some people a slight nuisance, and for others a reason...
03 Jan
Garage Repair
I Hit My Garage Door With My Car!
First of all, don’t feel bad. Unfortunately, we get that a lot. The best advice at this situation will be, not to touch...
19 Dec
Garage Repair
Should I Install a Lock on My Garage Door?
This is a common question because people want to know the best ways to secure their garage, their house, their belongings, and their...
26 Nov
Garage Repair
Do my Garage Door Rollers Need to be Replaced?
Garage door rollers play a vital roll in the smooth operation of any garage door. They vary in both size and material. In...
19 Oct
Garage Repair
How to Choose a Garage Door
The garage door is a very important part of a home. Both appearance and functionality play a big role when it comes time...