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Noisy Garage Door? Here’s How to fix that.
A noisy garage door can be quite a pain, especially if your garage is
attached to the house and you have bedrooms located right above it or next
to it. Whenever the garage door opens or closes, it causes vibrations which
in turn result in the loud distracting noises. To reduce the noises, you
simply have to reduce the vibrations. With just a little maintenance, you
will not have to replace the opener or the entire garage system.
Often the noises from garage doors are usually caused by some loose
hardware, lack of lubrication or worn out rollers, all of which are easy to
deal with.

Tighten the nuts and bolts
The nuts and bolts on your garage door and track loosen with time,
especially if the door is opened and closed multiple times in a day. Most
times, noisy garage doors can be fixed with some tightening. Use a wrench
to tighten any loose nuts and bolts until they are snug. You must, however,
be careful not to overtighten as this may cause damage to the entire
system.

Check your garage door’s balance
An unbalanced garage door may also be a cause for all the noise. If not
taken care of, it may stop functioning entirely. Checking your door’s
balance should be part of the routine maintenance checks (at least once a
month).
To check for balance,
Close the garage door
Pull the emergency release cord to allow for manual operation
Try and lift the door about halfway and then release it. A properly
balanced door should remain open.

Replace the rollers
Worn out metal rollers will often be noisy as the garage door opens and
closes. If your rollers are worn, you should consider replacing them. Nylon
rollers or steel rollers covered in rigid nylon are much quieter and do not
require the frequent lubrication. Although the nylon rollers are a bit more
expensive than the steel ones, the extra money is totally worth it.
Caution: Replacing garage door rollers should only be done by garage door repair
professionals. Do NOT attempt to replace them yourself.

Lubricate all moving parts of the garage door
The moving parts in a garage door need to be properly maintained. This
should also be part of the routine maintenance check. Spray the top of the
springs, the inside of each track and the metal rollers with garage door
lube. Do not forget the hinges and chain if your garage door uses the chain
drive. Lubricating your garage door should be done at least twice a year.
You should also use spray lube rather than oil and grease which collects
dirt and grime and may end up clogging the tracks.

Check the hinges
Just like the rollers, worn out hinges can cause your garage door to be
noisy as it opens and closes. Lubricate the hinges often. However, if you
notice they are broken or cracked, you will have to replace them. Again,
this is a job for professionals only.

If you have done all of the above and your garage door is still noisy,
something else could be the problem. Contact a certified garage door
company to take a look at the door.

When it comes to garage doors and garage door openers there are a number of ways that you can cut costs or do certain things in order to keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket. Some of them would be recommended, and others of course would be highly recommended against. When it comes to garage doors there are also a few ways they can actually save you mine just by getting the right one. Here we’ll take a look at the good, bad and ugly ways to cut corners when it comes to garage doors and garage door openers.

The easiest way to save some money on your garage door and garage door opener is to go cheap. Buying a cheap garage door and opener will save you some serious cash up front, but in the long run most likely won’t be the cost saving measure that you hoped it would be. Cheaper garage doors most often don’t last quite as long and will end up costing you in garage door repairs and in that replacement garage door that you eventually need to buy much sooner than you would have had you went for a better quality of garage door. The savings are upfront and tempting, but try not to just go for the cheapest solution but instead for the best or even just most valuable solution.

A second way to get some savings out of your garage door is to opt for a garage door with some insulation in it. Insulating your garage door is an easy way to get some savings from heating and cooling. If you heat and cool your garage door, while most people don’t, it is a huge boon to your energy bill. If you just have an attached garage though that you don’t heat or cool there can still be some real savings that start to add up over time.

A really easy way to cut down on your garage door costs, and one that is certainly recommended is to lubricate well and often. You don’t need to be out there every Sunday lubricating the working parts of your garage door, but doing so yearly or even more often won’t do any harm for sure. Depending on your usage and your climate your lubrication needs may vary, but it will always be a good idea. Lubrication can keep your garage door from needing costly garage door repairs during times when better maintained doors would be doing fine.

The last and much sillier way to save money is to just cut out the garage door idea at all. It’s an extreme cost saving measure that will have some money staying in your pocket for a bit, but the security and usage of your garage will downgrade a whole lot and in no time you’ll be regretting your decision. It doesn’t take long for a garage door’s absence to be felt. Things can get stolen and ruined very easily when there isn’t a garage door there to protect them.

These are just a few of the ways to cut corners and save some money when it comes to your garage door. Hopefully you’ve learned a bit about how to save properly.

A staircase is one of the best architectural miracles that humanity has created. We often forget how useful they can get. They have been around for a long time and have helped us overcome height both small and big. Staircases have incredible designs, and some are carved in places you can’t possibly imagine.

The following are some of the most famous stairways around the world:

Chand Baori:

Chand Baori is located in Rajasthan, and it is one of the largest and deepest wells in India. As there was water scarcity in Rajasthan, Chand Baori was constructed to store water for a long time. The well extends to 100 ft and has about 3500 steps which are beautifully patterned and leads you down to the cool water. The Chand Baori stairs are quite popular, and it has even been featured in Hollywood films like The Dark Knight Rises.

Museo de Pobo Galego, Spain:

The Galician People Museum and is located in Spain and was built in the 17th century. Domingo de Andrade designed the staircase, and it is a triple helix staircase. There are three spiral staircases which knit together to form vibrant architecture. Each of the staircases has specific traffic patterns and has its floor. The triple helix design pattern of construction is said to be chosen to reflect solstice symbol of the Celtic tradition.

Heaven’s Gate Mountain:

Reaching Heaven’s gate is located in Zhangjiajie City, China. The climb here is quite tricky, and most of the travelers come here for an extreme adventure. Most of the tourists who visit this mountain first take a cable car or a bus that takes them along a very narrow mountain road that has a lot of twists and turns. Once you reach the bottom of the stairs, you will have to take exactly 999 steps to reach the temple.

Tiger Cave Temple:

The Tiger Cave Temple is a famous Buddhist temple and has a total number of one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven steps. It is located in Krabi, Thailand and is a sacred Buddhist site.  The stairs lead to the limestone cave, and the temple has two stairways which merge to complete itself and forms a strenuous set of stairs that leads to the top of the Buddha statue.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia:

The Angkor Wat temple is one the largest religious monuments in the world. The Khmer King Suryavarman built it in the 12th Century. The temple has become one of the countries prime tourist attraction, and many people from all over the world come to see the temple. It also boasts about its famous steps. These steps lead to the upper levels of the temple. The steps in Angor Wat are so steep that climbers and tourist will usually lift themselves up with their hands like how babies would normally do.

All of us at a certain point of time decide to give our homes a new makeover, and while doing this, we often overlook the significance of changing the staircase. But sometimes, these things which we overlook are essentially crucial in deciding the finishing look of your home. Stairs are one of the most significant and unique components in your home, and they receive the most number of foot traffic, and thus it is quite important to invest in a material which would provide you good support.

The Wooden staircase gives a fresh and contemporary feel. It is the ideal choice to give your home a natural touch of the outdoors, and they also look elegant and grand at the same time.

The following are some of the benefits of having a wooden staircase:

Pleasant visual appearance:

Wooden stairs never go out of style; they provide your home with a high-end aesthetic look. It is said that things which are made out of wood tend to make the atmosphere around it be warm.

Regardless of the style or design you use, the hardwood stairs will fit and merge with the atmosphere of your home. They change the entire ambiance and of your living space. It also provides a more welcoming and relaxing look.

Low budget maintenance:

Wooden stairs may be a bit expensive when you are setting it, but once you have set the stairs, you need not spend too much for the maintenance. The setting price will depend on the material of the wood you choose. Wood does not collect dust or dirt, so all you have to do is properly clean the surface of the stairs by vacuuming or sweeping on a regular basis. As wood does not go out of style, you need not have to redesign or replace it very soon.

Durable:

Wooden stairs are solid and extremely strong and will last for a long time, and once you set it up, you don’t have to replace it for years. With the proper maintenance, you can have a clean and rich looking stairs. All you need to do is paint some varnish over the stairs, and it will look brand new.

Wooden stairs achieve the wow-factor:

The wood makes your stairs to appear unique, and it catches the eye of your guests. You can design it as per your wish. You can either make it have a modern look or style it to have a vintage look.

Adds value to your home:

If you are planning to rent or sell your house, one of the main things you need to consider while rebuilding your home is the condition of your staircase. A good wooden staircase can attract potential clients to buy your home. The wooden stairs have a welcoming effect, and your clients will love them.