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10 Must-Have Home Upgrades for Your Golden Years

June 9, 2023 · 9 min read
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7. Add a Garage Door Battery Backup

If you have automatic garage doors, then you know how convenient they are. At least when they work. But what happens if they don’t? As a senior homeowner, you’ll have to try to manually lift a massive door that could weigh over 400 pounds. It doesn’t seem like a tempting idea, doesn’t it? Especially if you’re in your 60s or older.

So, a home upgrade you definitely should make if you’re approaching retirement is getting a battery backup for the garage door opener. This is a great way to protect you from unexpected power outages, preventing any incidents.

While it depends on the manufacturer of the door, it’s possible to buy one even for an older model door. However, we recommend you ask for a garage pro’s help to confirm.

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