When your garage door stops opening, it can cause major headaches. Here's how to fix it quickly and safely, by identifying ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q: I have a problem with my sliding glass door. To get it to open, I have to practically put my foot against the doorframe and pull with all my might. Please help me save my back. A: I’ll bet that ...

Rollers are an important part of your garage door system. They roll on the track as your door opens and closes. A lot of new doors are installed with steel rollers, which can make the operation of ...

Q: My sliding screen door no longer operates smoothly on its track. How can I make it glide smoothly? A: Coaxing a stubborn screen door into sliding smoothly can be as easy as cleaning the track or as ...

1. Track-and-rollers Most homes use overhead doors for the garage entry. Those that use a track-and-roller system are the most commonly installed doors today. 2. How springs work Overhead doors are ...

Q: I’m going to replace a broken spring for our garage door. The home-store salesman said I needed to replace both springs even though only one is broken. Is this true? A: A majority of homes use ...