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Pros and Cons of Glass Garage Doors

Glass garage doors have become a defining feature in modern architecture, known for their clean ...

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What to Do When Your Garage Door Gets Stuck Halfway

Few home headaches are as disruptive as finding your garage door only open halfway.  Whether ...

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How to Reset Garage Door Opener After a Power Outage

TL;DR: After a power outage, your garage door may stop responding. Check whether it has ...

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What Are Wind-Rated Garage Doors and Do I Need One?

High winds aren’t just a coastal problem. According to the National Weather Service, Northern Nevada ...

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How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door: Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

Few things disrupt a morning routine like the sudden clatter, screech, grinding, or squeaks from ...

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Garage Door Maintenance Checklist

Garage Door Maintenance Checklist: What to Inspect Every Season

Your garage door opens and closes day after day – until it doesn’t. Maybe it ...

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Garage Door Installation Vs Replacement: What’s the Difference?

New builds and major renovations often call for a fresh garage door installation, and this ...

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10+ Best Practices and Safety Tips for Your Garage Door

Your garage door is a heavy, hardworking part of your home that takes a lot ...

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Don’t Wait Until It Breaks: Key Signs You Need a Garage Door Pro 

Most garage doors can take a lot of use and keep going strong with a ...

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Understanding Garage Door Materials: Choosing the Best Fit for Your Home

Having worked with homeowners for decades, the team at Thompson Garage Doors has heard just ...

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garage door only open halfway

Glass garage doors have become a defining feature in modern architecture, known for their clean lines, versatility, and ability to fill spaces with natural light.  That focus on daylight isn’t a passing trend. Houzz’s 2024 Emerging Summer Trends Report found searches for large windows up 41% and skylights up 27%. Homeowners want brighter …

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garage door only open halfway

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 …

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how to reset garage door

TL;DR: After a power outage, your garage door may stop responding. Check whether it has been disengaged, then pull the emergency release cord and guide the door into a fully closed position. Reconnect it to the opener, and once the power returns, use the wall button or remote to restore normal operation. If …

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wind resistant garage door

High winds aren’t just a coastal problem. According to the National Weather Service, Northern Nevada experiences dozens of high-wind warnings each year—many with gusts over 60mph. Homes in elevated and exposed areas like Reno, Sparks, and Carson City are especially at risk. In these conditions, protecting your property from wind damage is essential. …

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noisy garage door

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 …

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Garage Door Maintenance Checklist

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 …

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garage door installation

New builds and major renovations often call for a fresh garage door installation, and this choice can affect everything from daily convenience to future repair costs. Whether you’re setting up your first home or managing a commercial garage door system, one decision usually stands out: should you install a new setup entirely or …

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White steel double garage door

Your garage door is a heavy, hardworking part of your home that takes a lot of wear and tear. But it’s also one of the most overlooked hazards on your property.  Garage doors cycle up and down thousands of times a year. That’s a lot of movement for something that weighs hundreds of …

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garage door warning signs

Most garage doors can take a lot of use and keep going strong with a bit of basic upkeep. Until they don’t.  But when someone tells us their garage door in Reno, NV, has failed out of nowhere, we have to ask: Are you sure about that?  It’s easy to chalk it up …

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garage door material

Having worked with homeowners for decades, the team at Thompson Garage Doors has heard just about every question there is about choosing a garage door in Reno.  One thing we always recommend focusing on first is the garage door material. It’s easy to get caught up in colors, windows, and hardware. But the …

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