Tag: home safety

4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Garage for Vacation

Secure your garage for vacation

For many of us, summertime means going on vacations!  Protecting your home from intruders is a crucial step in preparing for some time away.  Here are four easy steps you can take to secure your garage before you leave for vacation and give your family some peace of mind so you can enjoy some R&R. #1: … Read more »

Garage Door Safety 101: 7 Tips To Enhance the Safety of Your Garage Door

Garage doors may seem harmless, but without the right protections and safeguards in place, they can be incredibly dangerous. There are large springs under pressure and a lot of moving parts that can cause injury. Faulty openers or other outdated safety equipment are also important to be mindful of — especially if you’re attempting to… Read more »

4 Winterizing Tips for Your Garage Door

In many areas, the weather is getting colder, and it’s time to make sure homes are winterized.  Winterizing is all about preparation, so don’t forget the garage door in your winter checklist!  Take about an hour to make sure the garage and garage door are ready for winter weather (and any surprises Old Man Winter… Read more »

4 Ways Amarr SafeGuard System Keeps Your Family Safe

You’ve probably thought about how safe your car, your child’s bike helmet, or your babysitter is, but have you thought about how safe your garage door is?  According to the annual United States Garage Door Injury Report, the most common garage door injury involves fingers and hands getting caught or pinched between sections, and approximately… Read more »

Outdoor Home Prep to Do Before Hard Winter Hits

By Kenny Grono, Houzz The holiday season is upon us, and cold weather is setting in across the country. Now is the time to make one final pass around the exterior of your property to make sure your home will be safe and accessible all winter. Organize unheated garages and sheds to prepare for the… Read more »