Garage doors use springs to make it easier for us to open and close them, but they don't last forever. With a little know-how ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

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 ...

Highlights Most garage door panel replacement costs average $550, though a typical range is $350 to $900. The cost to replace a garage door panel depends on the style, type, material, and age of the ...

Dear Ken: One of the springs on my garage door is broken. Is this something I can fix? — Mitch Answer: I wouldn’t. Those springs are wound to a high degree of tension so they can lift the door (the ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. A loud and noisy garage door can be one of the first signs that it’s time to replace the springs. New springs aren’t as costly to replace as ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. When it comes to essential maintenance tasks around the home, your garage door may not be at the top of your list. But if the garage door ...