Notes from the field —
doors, openers, Chicago weather.

Repair

Why Your Torsion Spring Snapped in the Cold

Mar 28, 2026

Maintenance

The Opener-Torque Trick for the First Deep Freeze

Mar 04, 2026

Repair

Torsion vs. Extension: Which Spring Do You Have?

Feb 18, 2026

Diagnostics

Off-Track at 6 a.m.: A Bungalow Alley Case File

Feb 02, 2026

Smart Openers

myQ Will Not Pair? Three Things to Check First

Jan 21, 2026

Repair

Cable Fraying: Why It Starts at the Bottom Bracket

Jan 09, 2026

Commercial

Commercial Roll-Ups: The Maintenance Schedule That Actually Prevents Downtime

Dec 14, 2025

Repair

Dented One Panel? You Do Not Need a New Door

Nov 30, 2025

Smart Openers

Battery Backups Are Now Required in Illinois

Nov 11, 2025