Articles & Insights by Ken Mickey
Man Doors for Commercial Buildings: What You Need to Know
February 13, 2026
Warehouses, service bays, and manufacturing facilities often rely on large overhead or roll-up doors designed for equipment and vehicle access. Using those doors for regular foot traffic, however, can slow workflow and add unnecessary wear to door systems. That is where garage man doors come in. A man door is a standard entry ...
How to Program Your LiftMaster Garage Door Remote Control
February 5, 2026
TL;DR: Life today is all about keeping things simple and easy. When you can handle so much with the push of a button, why should your garage door be any different? A LiftMaster garage door opener remote control can make a big difference to your routine. Not only does it let you operate ...
Wall-Mount vs. Overhead Garage Door Openers
January 13, 2026
Wall-mount garage door openers and traditional overhead garage door opener systems operate differently. The mounting location affects door movement, vertical clearance, and vibration. Many homeowners compare side-mount and overhead options when upgrading their garage. When reviewing wall-mount versus ceiling-mount garage door opener setups, layout and budget usually drive the decision. Others focus on ...
How High-Speed Doors Can Help Your Warehouse Productivity
December 10, 2025
Warehouses are being asked to do a lot more than they used to. With fewer people on the floor and more orders coming in by the minute, everything inside your facility has to run like clockwork. Global e-commerce retail sales were projected to pass $3.6 trillion in 2025. This volume doesn’t magically move ...
How Insulated Garage Doors Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
November 5, 2025
When you’re trying to make your home more energy efficient, you probably think about updating windows, sealing doors, or adding attic insulation. But in the winter, your garage door can quietly drain heat without you realizing it. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association noted that home heating costs were expected to rise by ...
The Ultimate Garage Door Maintenance Checklist for 2026
October 21, 2025
Your garage door logs thousands of moments. Think about it: from early morning coffee runs to late-night returns, it constantly lifts and closes, and does so with little recognition. Yet when that panel jams, sags, or skips a beat, it suddenly becomes the headline of your day. A recent review of injury data ...
What to Do When Your Garage Door Gets Stuck Halfway
September 3, 2025
Few home headaches are as disruptive as finding your garage door only open halfway. Whether you’re late for work, trying to park on a snowy night, or running a business that depends on easy access, you’re punching the remote control as a malfunctioning garage door throws everything off. For commercial properties, a door ...
How to Reset Garage Door Opener After a Power Outage
August 19, 2025
Sudden power outages often do more than turn off your lights. They disrupt the systems residents and business owners rely on for daily convenience. A garage door opener, a familiar part of many properties, often needs attention even after the power comes back. It’s a common scenario: the power comes back, but your ...
How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door: Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners
July 16, 2025
Few things disrupt a morning routine like the sudden clatter, screech, grinding, or squeaks from a noisy garage door gone rogue. For many homeowners, these sounds are more than an annoyance; they are warning signs that something within the system may soon fail. In fact, a 2024 Angi survey says noisy garage doors ...
Garage Door Maintenance Checklist: What to Inspect Every Season
June 17, 2025
Your garage door opens and closes day after day – until it doesn’t. Maybe it starts squeaking, sticks during a cold snap, or refuses to budge when you’re trying to get out the door. It’s one of the most-used parts of your home or business, and like any mechanical system, it needs regular ...