A Queensland mother of six and her children narrowly escaped when their garage door opener spontaneously caught fire, bursting into flames inside their Edmonton home. Annalisa Buchanan, recounts the terrifying incident, stating that she had just finished working in the late hours of Sunday evening when she heard a popping and cracking noise coming from …

When an error code 1-5 comes on, your garage door opener is telling you that there’s a malfunction. This post provides guidance on fixing garage door opener error code 1-5, also known as error code 15. 3 Ways to Fix Error Code 1-5 Error code 1-5 suggests a few possible issues with your garage door …

Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning is a radio show known for pranking unsuspecting victims. The show has a “phone tap” section, where the hosts disguise themselves as different people and call individuals to make ridiculous statements or demands. In one of their episodes, they target Chase, a penny pincher who doesn’t like to spend …

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is produced when fossil fuels burn. The gas is undetectable by humans because it has no color, odor, or taste. Garages are more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning by their very nature and due to lack of ventilation. Operating vehicles with internal combustion engines and small gasoline-powered engines …

Three firefighters from Hubbardston, Massachusetts, are safe after barely escaping serious injury from the garage doors that almost slammed shut on top of them at their station. Fire officials reported that the incident happened during a power outage that temporarily shut off power to the garage door openers. The power outage caused the heavy doors …

Long-term exposure to contaminants and the elements causes damage to garage doors and can lead to extensive repairs when not contained properly. Here are the four most common contaminants that can affect steel, wood, and aluminum garage doors, and how to avoid them. 1. Dust Airborne dust particles accumulate onto the garage door panels. The …