Leave it to Americans to rate not only the cars in their garages by horsepower, but also the motor that opens the garage door. And it's actually not uncommon; a number of household motors are rated by ...

BUNNELL, Fla. – Karen, of Bunnell, asked us to program her garage door remote buttons built into her sun visor in her car because she couldn’t get them to work on her own. We found out why – it was a ...

With the door closed, pull the emergency release cord and lift the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly. If it doesn't ...

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 ...

If pressing the button on your garage door's remote control doesn't work, check the batteries first. Simple but true, the remote transmitter needs power to send a signal to your opener. If batteries ...

If you drive a Subaru and live in a house with a garage door, programming the built-in garage door opener is an easy way to save time. While your garage door likely already has a remote, using your ...

One of the most convenient things that a homeowner can install in their house is a garage door opener. With just the press of a button, either in the car itself or on a remote control, you can open ...

A convenience feature on many Jeep models is HomeLink, which allows you to control a variety of devices in your home, right from your vehicle. Often found on the driver's sun visor or built into the ...

Here's a familiar scenario (I should know -- I lived it): You move into a new house -- maybe you rent, maybe you own -- and you notice the garage door opener says MyQ on it. Kudos to Chamberlain on ...

We're so dependent on our gadgets - no wonder we're discombobulated when they don't perform. Of course, some gadgets are more crucial than others. When your garage door keypad's not working right, ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You’ve probably heard it before: Newer cars are like computers on wheels. That means when you’re trading in or selling your car, you need to take similar steps as you would when ...

Q: It’s high time I install an automatic garage door opener. I have a two-car garage with a metal door in hinged sections. How do I get started? A: For your door, I recommend buying a ...