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Q: Can you manually open a garage door?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">manually open a garage door</a>. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.</p></div>

Q: How do I find a garage door that’s right for me?

• <div><p>There are various companies and garage doors to fit your needs. So, here are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-tips-buying-new-garage-door.htm">tips for buying a garage door</a> for you and your family:</p><ul><li><p>Figure out and stick to your budget</p></li><li><p>Go over each garage door material and how it relates to your climate and needs</p></li><li><p>Determine if you want an insulated garage door</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Are there downsides to garage screens?

• <div><p>While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you&rsquo;re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don&rsquo;t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate your garage</a>, so they&rsquo;re often not usable in colder weather.</p></div>

Q: Which garage door material is best for me?

• <div><p>The most common garage door material is aluminum, but the best material for you depends on your budget and location. Wood is the most expensive to repair but tends to add the most curb appeal, while fiberglass or composite doors cost less to fix.</p><p>Aluminum won&rsquo;t rust, so it&rsquo;s a great option if you live somewhere humid or rainy. Steel doors are durable but are prone to rust. If you live somewhere with extreme temperatures, hot or cold, you might opt for fiberglass, which won&rsquo;t split if the temperatures skyrocket or drop below freezing.</p></div>

Q: How can I stop a garage door from freezing shut?

• <div><p>If your garage door seems to freeze every winter, you can try rubbing silicone spray or petroleum jelly around the edges and rollers of the garage door. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to avoid direct application of silicone sprays like WD40 to rubber edges, which could damage them over time. A garage door that frequently freezes shut could need a full replacement, especially if it&rsquo;s showing signs of rust or other wear and tear. </p></div>

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Last update on March 10, 2023

Reviewed in March 2023
Paul and Matt did a great job with our basement renovation - installing drywall, doors, a closet, and painting. Paul purchased all the materials, provided detailed invoices and was communicative throughout the whole process. He also began the project on very short notice and did great work at a...
Paul Winauski
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Reviewed in September 2022
John and his team installed a concrete pad and pavers for our new hot tub and patio. They provided professional and friendly service and had the job done in no time. Everything looks great and I will hire them again!
Hovnanian Landscape Excavation
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Reviewed in February 2022
I was lucky to hire Mike to help me finish cleaning up a building project last fall. He is skilled in many areas. While he was working on my project he used a chainsaw to clean up some small trees, he used my tractor to spread gravel on a new road, he thoroughly cleaned a newly built apartment,...
Willow
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Reviewed in January 2021
Pleased with job. Price reasonable. Quality Excellent. There were some supply line delays because of the specific color I requested and they were forthright in explaining the rescheduling. Plan on having them do the garage/barn in a couple of years.
Snow Country Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2015
I couldn't be more pleased with Ed's work. He's an old-school guy, nearly 40 years of experience, and it shows in his business practice and his craft. <br /> First of all: old school business. Ed doesn't have a cell phone or email. He has an answering service take messages and he returns...
ED'S SIDING & WINDOWS
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Reviewed in November 2013
I worked with Kevin Rice to determine the type of garage doors to use: Style, steel sided, high R factor (17), brown color to match house rather than white, windows to add light and similar. Because it could not be made automatic at that time due to lack of an electrical outlet, Kevin Rice...
Kevin's Doors
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Reviewed in October 2011
It went great. Lisa- owner/runs garage always does a great job describing what the plan is and approx. what the cost will be. Graeme was my mechanic this time and takes plenty of time to explain what he finds and how he is going to fix it. Really-all the mechanics here (Travis, Ben) are like...
WOLCOTT GARAGE INC
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Reviewed in July 2010
They were about 40 minutes late but when I called the owner he sent over another one of his workers to get things organized before the truck arrived. They are very fast and even swept out the garage when they were done. This is an excellent company. We will definitely use them again.
Go Green Waste Services
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Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair, LLC

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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"James was polite, professional,timely and reasonably priced. Hope to hire him again for our next home improvement project!"

Response time2 days

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Recommended by50%of homeowners

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In business since 2019

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"Justin/JRA did a fantastic job installing new flooring and stairs. He was meticulous and thorough. While a tad expensive, it was absolutely worth the price paid and you get what you pay for. We will use them again for future projects."

All new 3”x6” subway tile on the walls and 12”x24” porcelain on the floors with 1” Hex Flower tile scribed into the 12”x24” tiles at the zero entry. New soaker tub and frameless shower glass installed as well.

Hickory Pie Treads, Natural with Oil-Based Satin Finish.

Multi-Width Vinyl Flooring (LVP) installed on a 45 degree angle.

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"

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Recommended by79%of homeowners

Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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"He answered promptly, made time for our small project and finished quickly. And he and his helper were very pleasant"

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Response time6 hrs

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."

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Recommended by33%of homeowners

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Kennison Construction LLC

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I have hired these guys to come back and do more work at my home. They are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Phone calls or texts to Matt were answered in a very timely manor which I appreciated very much. Matt is local and is experienced with Vermont old homes. Repairs are complete and the cost is very reasonable. I have already recommended him to my family and friends. Thanks to Emilio and Trevor for great on-site work. You both are competent, considerate, and keep a clean safe work zone. Iâ m very happy with the job well done."

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Recommended by53%of homeowners

Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"They did a great job."

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Response time5 days

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C.P.L. Construction LLC

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Chris and his team where amazing!! We had them do a complete kitchen remodel right down to the studs!!Taking this circa 1950's space to 2023 was a task and Chris was so organized and willing to work with our vision and give his knowledge as well! He was great throughout the process of planning and communicating each step of the way! Including the estimates and coming in right on point regarding the timing and prices estimated!!His crew not only showed up when they said but also worked the time promised and cleaned as they went! This kitchen renovation was more amazing then we could have imagined and enjoy the space each and every time we are in it!! We highly recommend this highly skilled company to anyone we meet with an interest in any job!!!"

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Response time1 day

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

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"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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Serving Worcester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

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"Excellent!! Great service, super efficient. Friendly staff. Beautiful shed. Would highly recommend."

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Garages questions, answered by experts

It is possible to manually open a garage door. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.

There are various companies and garage doors to fit your needs. So, here are a few tips for buying a garage door for you and your family:

Figure out and stick to your budget
Go over each garage door material and how it relates to your climate and needs
Determine if you want an insulated garage door

While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you’re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don’t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won’t insulate your garage, so they’re often not usable in colder weather.

The most common garage door material is aluminum, but the best material for you depends on your budget and location. Wood is the most expensive to repair but tends to add the most curb appeal, while fiberglass or composite doors cost less to fix.

Aluminum won’t rust, so it’s a great option if you live somewhere humid or rainy. Steel doors are durable but are prone to rust. If you live somewhere with extreme temperatures, hot or cold, you might opt for fiberglass, which won’t split if the temperatures skyrocket or drop below freezing.

If your garage door seems to freeze every winter, you can try rubbing silicone spray or petroleum jelly around the edges and rollers of the garage door. However, it’s a good idea to avoid direct application of silicone sprays like WD40 to rubber edges, which could damage them over time. A garage door that frequently freezes shut could need a full replacement, especially if it’s showing signs of rust or other wear and tear.

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