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How to Replace Garage Door Weather Stripping: DIY Guide
Seeing daylight around a closed garage door? Feeling drafts or finding pests and water inside? These are common signs that your garage door’s weather stripping is worn out. Replacing these seals is a practical and effective weekend project that can improve your home’s energy efficiency, reduce drafts and pests, and protect your garage’s contents. In this guide from Up & Down Garage Doors, you’ll learn how to replace garage door weather stripping — including the bottom seal and the side and top vinyl stop molding — so you can restore a tight, reliable seal with basic tools.
Published Date: Nov 13, 2025
Can I Open My Garage Door with My Phone: Smart Options
Asking “Can I open my garage door with my phone?” The short answer is yes. If you’re tired of bulky remotes, want to let a guest in while you’re away, or just need to double-check that the door’s closed, phone control is a practical upgrade. You’ve got two paths: install a new, integrated smart garage door opener or add a smart ‘retrofit’ controller to your existing motor. This blog post from Up & Down Garage Doors explains how these systems work and what you need to get started.
Published Date: Nov 12, 2025
How To Wire Garage Door Sensors: Wiring Guide for Safety
Your garage door safety sensors help protect your family, pets, and property by stopping the door from closing when something’s in the way. If they aren’t working properly, your door may refuse to close — or worse, create a safety risk. Whether you’re installing new sensors or replacing damaged wires, this guide will show you how to wire garage door sensors the right way. With expert insights from Up & Down Garage Doors, you’ll feel confident every step of the way — and if anything’s unclear, our team is always just a call away.
Published Date: Nov 12, 2025
How to Fix Garage Door Gaps on the Sides: Step-by-Step Guide
Noticing a chilly garage door draft or seeing daylight creeping in around your closed garage door? If your garage lets in cold air, daylight, or pests from the sides, it’s time to learn how to fix garage door gaps on the sides. While some fixes are simple DIY projects, it’s important to first understand why the gap is there. This guide will walk you through practical ways to fix side gaps and when to call the pros at Up & Down Garage Doors.
Published Date: Nov 11, 2025
How to Install a Roll-Up Garage Door: A Professional vs. DIY Breakdown
Roll-up garage doors are an excellent, space-saving choice for both homes and businesses. If you’re handy, you might be looking up how to install a roll-up garage door to save on labor costs. While a DIY garage door installation can be tempting, this project is far more complex and dangerous than it may appear. This guide walks through the general steps involved and explains why trusting a professional garage door company like Up & Down Garage Doors is the safest and most reliable choice.
Published Date: Nov 11, 2025
A Simple Guide: How to Reset and Program a Garage Door Keypad
You just got the keys to a new place and the keypad code didn’t come with the house, so you’re googling “how to reset my garage door keypad.” The process is simple, but it starts in an unexpected place: the “Learn” button on your garage door opener, not the keypad. This guide from Up & Down Garage Doors shows the exact timing and how to reprogram the keypad without wiping every remote by mistake.
Published Date: Nov 10, 2025
How to Safely Open a Locked Garage Door: DIY Guide
Detached garage, no side door, and now you’re locked out of your garage on a cold November night. If your door has a round emergency release lock near the top panel, that keyed cylinder links to the red cord inside — one turn and pull, and you can lift the door by hand. No kit installed? Up & Down Garage Doors explains how to open a locked garage door without damage: when the careful “fishing” method is worth a try, what to avoid on reinforced doors, and the warning signs of a broken spring. If the door feels heavy or drops hard, stop and call a professional.
Published Date: Nov 10, 2025
Should Both Garage Door Sensors Be Green: A Troubleshooting Guide
You’re in your garage and notice the small lights on your garage door sensors, but they don’t match. You’re wondering, “Should garage door sensors both be green?” Quick answer: not always. On many LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers, the receiving sensor shows solid green when it “sees” the beam, and the sending sensor glows amber. If either light blinks, the photo-eyes may be out of alignment or a bracket was bumped. Up & Down Garage Doors explains what the colors mean and how to troubleshoot common problems.
Published Date: Nov 6, 2025
How to Reset Your Garage Door Code Without the Old PIN
It’s one of those moments no homeowner wants to deal with — you’re locked out because you forgot your garage door code. The good news? You’re not stuck. Even if you don’t remember the old PIN, it’s still possible to reset it. This guide explains how to change a garage door code without the old code and set a new one that works for you. And if things get tricky, the team at Up & Down Garage Doors is always ready to help with professional garage door opener services.
Published Date: Nov 6, 2025