The typical garage door opener installation cost ranges from $218 to $525, with a national average of $368. The main cost factors for this project are the type of garage door opener, its horsepower ...

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 ...

If you haven't shopped for a garage door opener recently, you may have missed some of the advancements manufacturers have made in the last few years. They're safer to operate and run more quietly, and ...

Do you ever drive away from home only to ask yourself, “Did I close the garage door?” I’ve done it more than I care to admit. But there’s a simple and affordable device that can solve that issue for ...

As more people shift to internet-connected security cameras and automated door locks to smarten up their home, a surprising amount leave the widest door to their house—the one to the garage—vulnerable ...

This article was updated in September 2025. Let's face it: Your garage door opener is probably older than your kids are. These days, technology such as Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, digital cameras, and LED ...

Q: It’s high time I install an automatic garage door opener. I have a two-car garage with a metal door in hinged sections. How do I get started? A: For your door, I recommend buying a ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...