Cost vs. Value When replacing a garage door, most homeowners are cost-conscious (i.e. they’re worried about the upfront cost of materials and labor). This focus on price is understandable. After all, garage door replacements are usually an unexpected expense. One day the door is working fine, and […]
Read more →Garage door materials largely come down to personal preference, although there are some practical considerations. You must look at such factors as maintenance, long-term costs and flexibility. Below is a comparison of three of the most common garage door materials. Steel Pros: Look. Steel garage doors are […]
Read more →Leave Garage Door Springs to the Experts! Most people give little thought to their garage doors, until they try to open them and they no longer work. Often, problems with a garage door occur because of garage door springs. Garage door springs are tightly wound, meaning they […]
Read more →Changes that you make in your garage can save energy and improve your home’s environmental profile. Attached garages serve as conduits for heating and cooling losses in the home, and fumes can leak from the garage into living areas. Hazardous materials often collect in garages where they […]
Read more →Spring is finally here, and with it comes the desire to get things clean. Over the winter your garage has taken a beating. The Christmas lights may be piled up in the corner, while leaves and salt have cluttered up the floor. Now that the temperatures are […]
Read more →A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking mechanism. A door opening and closing on a series of rollers or arms does not look very threatening. Pushing a button to move a garage door doesn’t take much effort, so it doesn’t seem like it could be very dangerous — this […]
Read more →When temperatures start dropping, your garage becomes more than a place to simply store your vehicle; it becomes your first respite from the chill. When a garage door is malfunctioning due to the cold, it is going to keep you from safely pulling your vehicle inside. Unfortunately, […]
Read more →Cold winter temperatures and snowy weather are tough on your home’s exterior, causing damage to the roof, windows, doors and seals if you’re not partaking in proper preventative maintenance. However, many homeowners don’t realize that these extreme conditions can also wreak havoc on your garage door. There […]
Read more →Whether it is a garage door on your home or business property, when something breaks, you need to have it repaired by a professional. If you try to fix the issue yourself without the right knowledge and expertise, there is a good chance that you could cause […]
Read more →Having a new garage door installed that makes use of the latest technology adds a layer of convenience to your life, as well as new curb appeal to your home. Though it is tempting to simply tuck away the owner’s manual in a drawer somewhere without giving […]
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