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 …
Property owners or occupiers are responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their premises for visitors, guests, children, and pets. Premises liability laws hold property owners in Orange County and California accountable and liable for injuries or damages that occur on their property due to negligence, dangerous conditions, and hazardous operation of garage doors and openers. …
Garages are designed for easy access, making them prone to flooding with impacts extending beyond the garage and its door. Floods can damage the foundations, destroy valuable belongings, and pose risks to lives if not managed effectively. This article explores common causes of garage flooding and offers effective strategies to protect your garage, garage door, …
Living in quarantine can pose challenges for many people. With the ongoing reality of Covid, residents have found creative ways to pass the time at home. One entertaining activity that has emerged is a chugging game. In the video, individuals are seeing with beer cans duct-taped to the garage door. After securely attaching the beer …
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 …
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 …
