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Common San Diego Overhead Garage Door Opener Problems

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For San Diego residents, the garage isn’t just a place to store your car, it’s where you store your stuff. It’s where you keep your tools or maybe even where you work. So a problem with an overhead garage door can be a major headache. Below are some of the most common issues with overhead garage doors that many San Diego residents have. The Door Opener If the door won’t open or close, the problem is most likely the opener. First check to see whether the opener motor is properly plugged in, as … [Read more...]

JELD-WEN, a Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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JELD-WEN was founded in 1960 by Richard “Dick” Wendt. With just 15 employees the company began developing a reputation for manufacturing a good product and soon began acquiring new facilities and expanding its product lines. Today the company employs 20,000 people worldwide and has manufacturing and distribution locations all across the U.S. and in more than 20 different countries across the globe. One of JELD-WEN’s latest product offerings is the EpicVue wood windows series. This new product … [Read more...]

Milgard, a Common Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Milgard Windows & Doors was founded in 1958 by Maurice Milgard, Jr. and his son in Tacoma, Washington. They began manufacturing sliding glass doors, in addition to windows, in the late 1960s. In 1989, the company introduced Milgard windows with vinyl frames. Milgard continues to grow, with operations facilities still located in Tacoma, as well as in Portland, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Temecula.  In 2001, Milgard was purchased by Masco Corporation, which also owns … [Read more...]