A home is one of the largest purchases you’ll likely ever make. If you’re considering selling, buying, or already own a home, you may be curious about the factors that contribute to its value appreciation. While inflation and supply and demand imbalances can play a role, there are other crucial factors to take into account. …

A notorious garage door repair company based in Carrollton, Texas, stood out for all the wrong reasons. Operating under various names, this company, hereafter referred to as “GDS,” managed to mislead customers for two decades. Their practices included overcharging, widespread confusion, and deceptive marketing. Garage Door Services (GDS) became well-known for being one of the …

Philip Vaughan, a British inventor, was the first to patent the modern ball bearing. In 1794, he created the first design for a ball bearing, featuring a ball running along a groove in an axle assembly. This invention marked the first recorded use of a ball bearing in the history of mankind. Ball bearings come …

The garage is often the most vulnerable area in the house, as it not only contains valuable possessions like vehicles but also, in many cases, serves as an access point to your home. Experienced burglars can take advantage of this vulnerability in various ways, such as using a stretched-out wire hanger to ‘fish’ for the …

Installing energy-efficient garage doors that resist heat and cold flows is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption. Although insulated garage doors have a higher initial cost compared to their counterparts, they not only conserve energy but also offer a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles, enhancing the curb appeal of …

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 62 deaths and 49 injuries to children under 15 years of age between March 1982 and November 1996. These incidents and other cases of children trapped under closing garage doors prompted the CPSC and UL to establish the UL 325 safety standard for garage doors and openers. …