Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:31 pm by Philip Kendall
In this tutorial, Dan explains how to install the new DDM Safe-T-Winder™. The Safe-T-Winder™ is a new type of winder that winds standard torsion springs without the use of winding bars, by turning the end of the shaft. A power drill is all you need.…
Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 11:50 am by Philip Kendall
We are excited to announce that the DDM Garage Doors blog is now open for comments. You can share your thoughts, questions and feedback with us and other readers by leaving a comment at the end of each post. We would like to hear from you and help answer any questions you might have.…
Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 3:42 pm by Philip Kendall
Garage door seals (also known as garage door weatherstripping) are essential for keeping your garage clean, dry, and comfortable. Garage door seals act like a gasket for your garage door. They prevent rain, snow, dust, insects, and rodents from entering your garage through the gaps around the door.…
Monday, May 15th, 2023 at 2:31 pm by Philip Kendall
Are you looking for garage door parts but don’t know where to start? DDM Garage Doors is a garage door parts retailer based in the Chicago area, although we serve customers worldwide. Our mission is to help our customers find, order, and safely install garage door parts.…
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 3:17 pm by Philip Kendall
Back in 2014, we released a series of videos about how to select bottom retainers. Bottom retainers hold the bottom seal inserts that keep dust, leaves and insects out of your garage. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on your needs and the shape of the garage door.…
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 3:15 pm by Philip Kendall
Garage doors can get drafty, especially during the winter months. Even in warmer climates, insects and small animals can try to get in around or through a poorly sealed garage door. Installing garage door PVC stop molding, also known as garage door weatherstripping, will help keep cold and critters on the outside of your garage.…
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:52 pm by Philip Kendall
Caleb Penney was born in 1999, on the cusp of the new millennium. He spent most of his childhood in the city of Dakar, and graduated from Dakar Academy in 2018. He started working for DDM in the fall of 2022, shortly after graduating from Wheaton College.…
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:37 pm by Philip Kendall
When a garage door has been damaged, often only one or two sections need replacing. In this video, Dan demonstrates how to replace a single section of a garage door.
Preparation
You will need come-alongs and at least three vise grips, as well as more common equipment like a ladder and power drill.…
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