The Latest from the Garage Door Industry
How To Give Your Garage The Makeover It Deserves
In countries all around the world, people have cluttered garages. For many homeowners, it is actually something embarrassing or shameful. Occasionally, the clutter can be so bad that people can’t even park their cars in ...
Garage Fun Facts
We all know how important garages are to our home; they work hard for everyone in the house. Garages are often places that we store tools or memories. Compared to all they do for homeowners; ...
How To Clean Garage Doors
We’ve written before about how garage doors impact the curb appeal of a home. Essentially, garage doors greatly impact the appearance and value of a home. Due to this impact, it is in a homeowner’s ...
How Garage Doors Impact Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is simply the visual attractiveness of a home from the street. For many people, garage doors are a huge part of this attractiveness. Primarily, this is because the garage door is so much ...
Dealing With A Worn-Out Torsion Spring
The average garage door opens and closes over 1500 times a year. For overhead doors, the torsion spring is the main component doing work. Due to ongoing use, it is not unusual for a homeowner ...
How To Maintenance Your Garage Door
A garage door is a significant investment, and to make this investment fulfill it’s potential, it needs maintenance. Homeowners can do most basic maintenance themselves, and call in the professionals on bigger projects. This week, ...
9 P.M. Routine: Everything You Need To Know
As much as 90% of all garage and vehicle break-ins are due to unlocked vehicles or open garage doors. Thieves are looking for path of least resistance. If your garage door is open, especially if ...
Preventing Theft From Your Garage
Theft is a terrible thing to experience, no matter where it is. Garage theft is particularly frightening because it feels as though the sanctuary of your home has been threatened or compromised. Read on to ...
What To Do With Your Garage Door In Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is one of the most perilous times of year for homeowners. All parts of your home are susceptible, but the garage door is a particular weak point. Read on to learn how tosecure ...
Smart Garage Doors: Pros & Cons
Garage doors, as with anything else in the home, are becoming increasingly automated and linked to technology. Smart garage doors are growing in popularity, making many homeowners ask – are they really worth it? Read ...
What Do I Do If My Garage Door Opener Gets Stolen?
A thief taking your garage door opener feels like a huge violation of privacy. Oftentimes people experience fear that someone will break into their house with their own remote – and that is not a ...
Why You Should Consider A Carriage Style Garage Door
If you’re in the market for a new garage door then take a moment to consider the beauty and classic style of the carriage garage doors. This door style was around before cars were invented, ...
What You Should Know About Torsion Springs
When looking at the garage door mechanics, the torsion springs play a vital role as they are put to use each and every time you open or close your garage door. In this article, we ...
Understanding Your Garage Doors Components
If you’re dealing with an older garage door that has seen better days, it may be time to assess just how safe your garage door really is. While investing in a new garage door is ...
Why You Should Consider A Carriage Style Garage Door
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