We don’t think much about our garage door. We use it daily, but often we take it for granted.

When they break, we notice immediately. If our automatic garage door won’t close, then our belongings stored in the garage are exposed to theft and animals.

A broken door attracts attention; the kind of attention you don’t want. Your house will look to be in disrepair. If you plan to sell the home at some point, you’ll definitely want to get it fixed to improve curb appeal and maintain your home’s value.

So how do you know your automatic garage door isn’t working properly? And when is it time to get a new garage door? Keep reading to find out.

If you bought an older home with an aging garage door, it’s going to be frustrating. These doors, if they are automatic, are often very slow to open and close.

Many people lose or break their garage door openers, meaning they have to get out of their car, go into the garage door, and ope...