How do garage door sensors work?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors work by using infrared beams to detect objects in the door’s path. One sensor sends a beam while the other receives it. When the beam is broken—say, by your car or anything else—the sensors signal the door to stop or reverse. It’s all about safety and making sure nothing gets trapped under the door. If they’re misaligned, the beam doesn’t connect, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-does-garage-door-opener-work.htm">the garage door might stay open</a> or close regardless of obstructions. </p></div>

Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You’ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting—especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that’s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need to prime a metal garage door before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually a good idea to use a metal primer before painting a metal garage door, and, even if you do, you&rsquo;ll need a paint that&rsquo;s specifically designed to coat metal for the best results. Metal primer helps create a good surface for the paint to stick to your metal garage door, and it will help prevent bubbling, chipping, and peeling after it dries. It&rsquo;s a bit more expensive to prime your door before painting, but it&rsquo;s usually worthwhile, as the paint will last longer.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting&mdash;especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that&rsquo;s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

Q: What is the best material for garage cabinets?

• <div><p>Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they&rsquo;re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
I was told me there would be a two to three week period after accepting the bid where we would plan out the work, select and order windows etc. We work remote on the phone and graded on noise so big concern there to plan out vacation during the renovation... Frustratingly, this is not what...
Home Maintenance Associates, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2025
Garrett at Honest Garage Door Service installed a new garage door opener. His service and professionalism were impeccable and the price was excellent. I highly recommend this company for your garage door needs.
Honest Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
With Brian, the whole process of replacing our garage doors was easy and straightforward, from assisting us in selecting the doors to installing. I highly recommend Above All Garage Doors, LLC
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had a hose Bibb replacement outside my garage door. The plumber was on time and very nice. It took him less than 30 minutes to replace a $25 part and he charged me $509. You might can get a better plumber but you won’t pay more! It is a shame because he did a good job.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2020
Very weak paint on cabinets, you can still see the old color. Hinges were painted. They came back out and removed hinges to paint underneath and now the cabinet doors have huge gaps and are not straight. We did not have this problem before. They split the wood on our cabinets when they hung the...
Colours Cabinet Refinishing
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Reviewed in June 2016
Sales and purchase went fine. They installed on the days they said they would. However, the installation is terrible. Tiles are not straight and aligned, grout widths vary. Door jambs were not prepared properly leaving large gaps for grout to be packed in. Two pieces of tile at the door...
Devine's Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2014
Response to requested service was extremely quick, work was done timely and with proficiency, they were knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Discussed other potential problems with garage door, made recommendations and scheduled an appointment to make those repairs.
Statham's Superior Garage Door Service
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Reviewed in September 2014
He was very polite and prompt. He unlocked the car door with no harm to the car. He said that they also change tires and deliver fuel . We will most definitely call again if we need to.
Unlock it For Me
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had three old garage doors and openers that desperately needed to be replaced and I contacted three garage door companies on Angies List to get a quote and not only was AffordableGarageDoors.com $200 cheaper than their competition, they offered me a higher quality door that was insulated and...
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