Living in a seaside community brings numerous advantages and benefits, but the main drawback is the unavoidable impact of salty air on nearby buildings. From garage doors and siding to the HVAC system, various elements of your property are affected by the beach’s saltwater in different ways. Table of Contents The American Galvanizer’s Association estimates …

While garages have the potential to be transformed into exciting spaces, they often serve as an area where we park our cars and store tools and equipment. However, for certain homeowners, the garage and garage door can become a source of stress due to unexpected events. So, here are seven stories recounting some of the …

The growing popularity of electric vehicles raises concerns about the safety of their lithium-ion batteries. On July 26, 2019, an electric car caught fire and exploded, blowing off the garage door in a suburb of Montreal and causing damage to the home’s garage and roof. The vehicle involved was a Hyundai Kona, equipped with a …

During 2019, The Ohio-based company announced the release of their brand-new wireless wall console. Genie’s accessory product manager at the time, Jaclyn Sapp, shared that the company’s “goal has been to ensure everyone benefits from its well thought out and tested design.” Many consumers are already familiar with the Genie brand and their garage door …

The California earthquakes in July 2019 reinforced the reality that earthquakes can occur at any time. While no one can predict when a major quake will hit the state, it poses a potential risk of serious damage to structures. Although we can’t prevent earthquakes, securing your garage and home can help reduce their impact. How …

Noisy maintenance and construction activities are permitted during the following days and hours: According to Newport Beach municipal code, chapters 10.28.040 (Construction Activity) and 10.28.045 (Real Property Maintenance) prohibit maintenance, construction, remodeling, digging, grading, demolition, painting, plastering or any other related building activity that could produce loud noise and could disturb a person of normal …