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Garage remote, keys and handover folder on a table in a newly settled home
Moving Home With a Merlin Opener: A Safe Garage Access Handover

Buying or selling a home with a Merlin opener? Use this safe handover checklist for...

14
Oct
Clean garage door threshold and gate track at a leafy Melbourne home in autumn
Autumn Leaves Around Garage Doors and Gates: Safe Housekeeping

Autumn leaves pile up against garage doors and in gate tracks. Here's what's safe to...

31
Mar
Merlin Commander Elite garage door opener mounted on a garage ceiling
Merlin Commander Elite MS105MYQ: Safe Checks When Your Door Will Not Operate Normally

A calm, owner-level checklist for a Merlin Commander Elite MS105MYQ that does not seem to...

14
Oct
Coordinated garage doors at a modern Melbourne townhouse complex
Townhouse Garage Door Replacement: Owners Corporation Questions

In a townhouse or unit complex, a new garage door can involve the owners corporation....

17
Mar
Two matching single garage doors separated by a brick centre pier at a Melbourne home
One Double Garage Door or Two Single Doors? How to Choose

Weighing up one double garage door or two single doors? We cover the centre pillar,...

12
Mar
Technician assessing a closed roller garage door from a safe distance at a Melbourne home
Why Is My Roller Door Reversing? Safe Checks Before You Book a Repair

A roller door that reverses needs careful observation and advice from Eastern Garage Doors, not...

14
Oct
Renovation materials stored clear of a garage door inside a Melbourne home
Renovating? Protecting Your Garage Door While Builders Are In

Builders, deliveries and dust can be hard on a garage door. Here's how to look...

03
Mar
Brick veneer carport with new framing around a clear future garage opening
Turning a Carport Into a Garage: Door Questions to Answer First

Thinking of closing in your carport? The garage door shapes more of the project than...

17
Feb
Garage Door Sizes in Australia: What to Measure Before Ordering

What to measure and what to leave for the installer when checking garage door width,...

11
Feb
Charcoal sectional garage door complementing a warm brick veneer home
Choosing a Garage Door Style for a Brick Veneer Home

Replacing the garage door on a brick veneer home? Here's how the main door types...

03
Feb
Closed sectional garage door at a brick townhouse with a clear driveway
Renting in Victoria? Reporting a Garage Door Fault

A garage door fault in a rental can be stressful. Here's how to stay safe,...

20
Jan
Automatic Gate Not Closing? What to Check Before You Call

Safe observations for a gate that will not close. Keep clear of movement areas and...

15
Jan
Clear garage interior with shelving and a closed sectional garage door
Getting Ready for a Garage Door Service Visit

A little preparation makes a garage door service far more useful. Here's what to clear,...

06
Jan
Detached backyard shed with a closed roller door and clear access path
Automating a Shed or Outbuilding Roller Door: Check First

Want to motorise the roller door on a backyard shed or outbuilding? Start with power,...

23
Dec
Garage Door Battery Backup: Do You Need One at Home?

Consider whether a compatible Merlin battery backup suits your access needs. Check model requirements, operating...

09
Dec
Two adults handing over keys outside a Melbourne home with a closed charcoal sectional garage door.
House-Sitters and Holiday Guests: Lending Garage Access

Going away and leaving a house-sitter or guests in charge? Here's how to lend garage...

09
Dec
A loaded 4WD parked clear of a closed garage door while an owner checks roof-rack clearance.
4WDs, Roof Racks and Trailers: Garage Clearance Before Summer

Roof racks, bike carriers and trailers change what fits through the garage door. Here's how...

25
Nov
Why Won’t My Garage Door Close? What to Check First

Find the safe next steps when a garage door will not close. Record obstructions and...

12
Nov
A home gym set up clear of a closed sectional garage door, with open floor space in front of the door.
Turning Your Garage Into a Home Gym: Door Safety Habits

A garage gym still shares the room with a heavy motorised door. Here are the...

11
Nov
A visitor walks through a separate pedestrian gate beside a closed timber-look driveway gate.
Automatic Gates and Everyday Visitors: Planning for Real Life

An automatic gate gets used by far more than the car. Here's how to plan...

28
Oct
A homeowner and builder review plans beside the framed garage opening of a new Melbourne home.
Knockdown Rebuild? Plan the Garage Door Before the Frame Goes Up

On a knockdown rebuild, the garage door often gets chosen last. Here's why the opening,...

14
Oct
Custom Tilt Garage Doors for Melbourne Homes: What to Plan Before You Choose

Custom tilt-door planning works best when façade ideas are tested against clearance, opening condition and...

26
Jun