Keeping Your Garage Secure and Protected
It seems like garage break-ins are becoming more and more common in certain neighborhoods. Many city-based homes have garages behind their house along alleyways. These can be popular targets for burglars, as viewing is often obscured, and lighting is minimal. About 1 out of 10 burglars break in through your garage. Sometimes, their goal is […]
What to Know About Your Garage Door’s Photo Eyes
If you have an automatic garage door in your home or business, then you almost certainly have photo eyes at the base of it. Photoelectric sensors, more commonly called photo eyes, are devices that transmit an invisible beam of light from one side to the other. These are placed at the base of automatic garage […]
Remembering to Lock Your Doors and Garage
Burglary can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter where you live or how nice your possessions are. There is a possibility that someone will try to enter without authorization and walk away with your valuables. Roughly 325,000 homes are broken into every year, resulting in $14.3 billion in lost property. There are many ways to […]
Single Garage Doors vs. A Double Garage Door
Building out a new garage? Maybe you’re just overhauling your current one. Either way, you’ll have some decisions to make regarding the garage doors. There’s the style to consider, as well as whether you want an insulated door or not. But for those with space for two cars, there is another thing to consider: do […]
Reducing Ice in Your Loading Dock (and Other Winter Safety Tips)
Your loading dock can be a dangerous place any time of the year. Between large trucks backing in and out and heavy loads being transferred, a lot can go wrong. The winter makes things all the more dangerous thanks to cold temperatures and the presence of ice and snow. It’s very easy to a person […]
Taking Control of Your Warehouse with MyQ Technology
Looking for a great way to utilize modern software to streamline your warehouse/loading dock management? Then you should consider integrating myQ Technology into your overhead door systems. We’ve talked before about how you can integrate smart technology into your home garage with myQ software. With myQ, homeowners are able to control and monitor their garage […]
Wall Mounted Garage Door Openers for Residential Homes
If you’re in the market for a new garage door opener, you’ll quickly discover just how many options there are available. We don’t just mean the different brands or levels of power that are on the market. You also need to decide on what type of garage door opener you’re going to get. While many […]
Converting Your Garage Into an Office
For those who have to drive or take public transportation to their job day after day, it’s easy to get jealous of people who get to work from home. The idea of rolling out of bed, pouring a cup of coffee, and sitting down to work while still in your pajamas sounds almost too good […]
Biggest Causes of Heat Loss in Your Warehouse and Loading Bay
Is your warehouse struggling to maintain its heat during the cold winter months? That’s a problem you’ll want to address immediately. Not only does the cold make things uncomfortable, but it can raise your utility costs, damage equipment/product, and create dangers for your employees. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do to […]
Simple Ways to Discourage Robbers
Home robbery is something everyone should be eager to prevent. It involves the invasion of your private space and the loss of your personal property. Even if you have insurance to cover the expense, it’s a stressful situation that leaves you feeling violated. If you experience a robbery, don’t expect to get your possessions back […]
