I solved the problem of leaving my garage door open with a low-cost gadget and an Alexa routine.

Q: I have a problem with my garage door opener. When I push the button, it goes up with no problem. However, when I push the button for the door to go down, it comes down about a foot and then goes ...

Jennifer’s garage hasn’t been working for two weeks, so we got to her as soon as we could. We realized pretty quickly it was the child safety sensors on the floor! If you have a project you’d like ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your garage door may seem simple because it only opens and closes, but it's likely the biggest moving part of your house. It impacts your home ...

Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.