Garage Door Guides

Free, in-depth guides for Northern NJ homeowners. Everything you need to know about your garage door, written by the experts at Literally Garage Door.

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Complete Guide to Garage Door Repair (2026)

Everything you need to know about garage door repair: springs, cables, rollers, openers, tracks, panels, and sensors. Includes NJ cost ranges, DIY vs professional advice, and how to choose a repair company.

Springs Cables Rollers Openers Costs

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Complete Guide to Garage Door Installation and Replacement

Choosing a new garage door? Compare steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, and composite materials. Learn about insulation, styles, sizing, costs, and the step-by-step installation process.

Materials Insulation Styles Brands ROI

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Complete Guide to Garage Door Openers (2026)

Compare belt, chain, screw, direct, and jackshaft drive openers. Learn about HP ratings, smart WiFi features, battery backup, top brands (LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Ryobi), and repair vs replace decisions.

Drive Types Smart Home Battery Backup Brands

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Complete Guide to Garage Door Maintenance

Keep your garage door running smoothly for decades. Includes monthly, seasonal, and annual checklists, a complete lubrication guide, safety tests, NJ-specific winterizing tips, and when to schedule a professional tune-up.

Lubrication Checklists Winterizing Safety Tests

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Garage Door Safety: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Protect your family from garage door dangers. Covers spring hazards, child and pet safety, carbon monoxide risks, NJ building codes, emergency procedures, and a complete safety inspection checklist.

Spring Danger Child Safety CO Risks NJ Codes Emergencies

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