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 …

UL 325 sets safety requirements that shape how automatic garage door openers operate, respond, and reduce certain hazards. This guide explains how the requirements apply to garage door openers, what they mean in practice, and what can be safely checked without bypassing or modifying the system. What Is UL 325? UL 325, formally ANSI/CAN/UL 325, …

A garage door that refuses to move does not come with a label explaining whether the problem is minor, mechanical, or dangerous to handle. One problem may send you looking for a battery. Another can leave hundreds of pounds of door between your car and the driveway. When you’re already late, troubleshooting tends to begin …

Broken Garage Door Spring