Solutions for convenience are easily available in our nearest hardware. One of the daily tasks of a car owner or a household with a garage, is opening the garage door. If you want to simplify this routinary task then a good garage door opener can be of help. You might wonder: which horsepower should you consider? What mechanism would be best for me? Is there a system of garage openers that work better than others? This guide will take you to the basics as a warm-up for when you decide to get your own garage door opener.