Making sure your home is a safe place to live in is an important part of being a homeowner. There are many hazards that can cause fires, without you even realizing they are a problem. Below, you’ll find a few tips, according to nsc.org that can help you eliminate many of the fire hazards that are in and around your home.
In the Kitchen

• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking.
• Keep an eye on appliances when in use.
• Make sure appliances are turned off and unplugged when not in use.
• When using pots and pans, use the rear burners and turn the handles inwards.

Fireplaces

• Cover your fireplace with a screen.
• Have your chimney cleaned professionally once a year.
• Keep the fireplace clean.
• Only burn wood. Papers and other materials can escape while burning and ignite something nearby.
• The fire should be completely extinguished before leaving the room.

In the Home

• Annual inspection of furnace or heating system.
• Candles should be out of reach of children and pets, curtains and furniture. Never leave candles unattended.
• Check electrical appliances for loose or frayed cords. Do not place wires under rugs.
• Check for outlets overloaded with plugs; including TV, computer, stereo, and printer.
• Make sure electrical blankets are unplugged when not in use. Check for frayed or loose cords and any odd smell. If a problem is detected, replace.
• If any appliances spark, smell unusual or overheat, replace or get repaired by a professional.
• Install GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your home; especially near sources of water like your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and possibly the garage.
• Lamps and nightlights should not touch any fabrics (bedspreads, drapes).
• Supervise children around the stove and microwave.
• Use the correct bulb wattage for home light fixtures.

Space Heaters

• Unplug when not in use.
• Placed away from beds.
• Newspapers, magazines, and any fabrics, including curtains, sheets, tablecloths, are not within 3 feet of a space heater.
• Keep out of walking paths.
• Keep away from garage door openers and other electrical outlets in the gararage.
• Keep away from children and pets.

We hope these tips will help you with any and all safety concerns in and around your home throughout the year. For more tips on home safety, be sure to visit back with us again, in the future!

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Hanson Overhead of Raleigh is a company with years of experience and service. If you are interested in any of our services, or just have general questions to ask about our work, experience, or service, be sure to give us a call; especially if you have a problem with your Raleigh garage door and need a quick repair! In addition, if you’re interested in new garage doors and want to talk about options and styles, contact us, as well!

Raleigh Garage Door Repair: Maintenance and Upkeep!

Welcome back! In our last post we began discussing the ins and outs of wooden garage doors! Beautiful and unique, wooden doors will add a great deal of curb appeal to your home since they appear to be custom made, just for your home!
Today, we are going to continue our discussion on wooden garage doors! Our continuation post will focus on Raleigh garage door repair and maintenance on a wooden garage door!
Years ago, wooden doors were the only material available. At that time, doors were hard to maintain and needed a great deal of repair throughout the years. Even modern wooden garage doors need a ton of TLC. As they get older they can be more difficult to repair or replace. Below, our Raleigh garage door repair team offers a few tips for maintaining your wooden garage doors in Raleigh; new or old, maintaining them takes time and dedication.
Each year, you will probably need to do the following to ensure that your wooden garage doors stay in tip-top shape:

• Stain or paint
• Check for cracks
• Tighten nuts and bolts
• Have Hanson Overhead of Raleigh do an overall maintenance check

Wooden garage doors do require a great deal of maintenance and upkeep. It’s a good idea to talk with our Raleigh garage door repair experts further to ensure that you’re up for the challenge and know exactly how to care for your garage doors! The upside to choosing a wooden garage door over a more maintenance efficient one? Wood doors offer a unique handcrafted curb appeal to your home. They also add value and depth! In addition, if maintained properly, wooden garage doors can stand the test of time! You won’t have to replace your wooden doors! Don’t count them out due to the extra upkeep!
If you’re ready to add curb appeal to your home with beautiful and durable doors or need Raleigh garage door repair on your current ones, contact Hanson Overhead, Garage Doors in Raleigh! We are here to help you with all your garage door needs!
We also offer 24/7 Raleigh garage door repair and maintenance for those that have issues at the most inopportune time! Contact Hanson Overhead of Raleigh for more information on our new garage doors and repair services.

Welcome back! In our last post, our Raleigh garage door repair team began a discussion that is hopefully going to help you update your current garage! Below, we refer back to a few questions that you should ask yourself before starting the overall process. The goal is to plan and design your entire garage remodel, before starting!

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• Should we insulate the garage or garage doors?
• Do the garage doors need painting?
• Do the walls or ceiling need painting?
• Should we add or change garage lighting?
• Should we add or replace stairs?
• Should we get a new garage door opener?
• Should we replace our Raleigh garage doors?
• What is the new color scheme for the garage door, walls, ceiling, and trim?
• Will we add or replace utility sinks?
• Will we be adding or changing any electrical outlets?

With any major remodeling project, planning is key. In addition to designing your project, planning beforehand also helps with time management and budgeting.  Once you’ve answered all these questions, you can proceed with the renovation as follows:

• Get your overall design and plan together.
• Complete electrical and plumbing work .
• Complete lighting additions or changes.
• Complete any insulation additions or heating and cooling changes.
• Update Raleigh garage doors and garage door openers.
• Update or add windows.
• Complete all wall and ceiling work.
• Paint walls, ceiling and trims.

Doing things in the order above will allow for a well organized and easy going garage remodeling. If you need help with new garage doors once you get to that point, do consider contacting our Raleigh garage door repair experts! We are #1 in the Raleigh area for garage door installs and repairs!
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For more information on garage door tips and how-tos, be sure to check back with our Raleigh garage door blog in the future, as well! Also be sure to contact Hanson Overhead of Raleigh to schedule your next garage door maintenance appointment!