Swapping out a couple of springs sounds like an easy DIY, but it's anything but. Learn about the risks of garage door spring replacement, and why this DIY is best left to the pros.

Lots of things can go wrong with a garage door, and most are easy to fix. Here is your guide to repair your garage door opener. But problems involving the garage door tension spring are more serious.

Garage doors form an integral part of our day-to-day lives. There are different designs, and these come in various shapes, materials, and sizes. Older doors come in one piece, but sectional designs ...

The general public’s knowledge of garage doors and openers typically starts and ends at the remote. Click the button, and it opens. Click it again, and it closes. It’s one of those things we take for ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Most people don't think twice about their garage door until it refuses to open on a Monday morning when you're already running late. It's the sort of failure that quickly makes life more complicated ...

Q: I’m going to replace a broken spring for our garage door. The home-store salesman said I needed to replace both springs even though only one is broken. Is this true? A: A majority of homes use ...

If your garage door is looking old and outdated, it may be time to consider a replacement. A damaged or decades-old garage door can not only affect the appearance and resale value of your home, but it ...

Garage doors are generally built to last, and most of them will keep functioning for up to 30 years. But once they start to wear out, an old or broken garage door can cause a range of issues, ...