Do it yourself garage door openers must be all the rage nowadays. We just got word of another take on this popular idea. [Giles] was commissioned by his friend to find a way to control the friend’s ...

April 14, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Garage door openers are simple enough when it's just a button, but if you want something more high tech, ...

Normally, internet-controlled household devices are a cobbled together mashup of parts. This is great for a prototype, but if you’re looking for something that will last a decade in your garage, ...

There are many benefits to equipping your home with a smart garage door opener, such as opening your garage door remotely, checking if the garage door is closed, and linking your garage door to a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...