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I Tested the Best Garage Door Lift Handles: Here’s What Worked for Me

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I’ve always taken the little things for granted—like the simple act of opening my garage door. But recently, I found myself paying close attention to the garage door lift handle, that often-overlooked component that plays a surprisingly important role in everyday convenience and safety. It’s amazing how something so small can impact the ease of…

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Regina Blanton
Regina Blanton
Regina Blanton is a product reviewer and everyday consumer advocate based in Portland, Oregon. With a background in home-goods retail management and a degree in Consumer Behavior from the University of Washington, she’s spent years understanding what makes a product truly worth its price. Her sharp eye for detail and curiosity about quality inspired her to launch MonkeyShinesB.com in 2025, where she shares honest, experience-based reviews that help readers make smarter buying decisions.

When she’s not testing the latest gear or gadgets, Regina enjoys exploring Portland’s bike trails, cooking seasonal meals, and spending time with her rescue greyhound, Wren. She believes in practical living, mindful spending, and using real-life testing—not marketing promises—to guide her opinions. Through her writing, she hopes to make product research a little clearer, a little friendlier, and a lot more trustworthy.