When we purchase a new home, we take inventory of what we see. Do we like how it looks, will the layout work for us, is the kitchen big enough, etc. One thing we usually don’t pay attention to is what type of garage door opener is installed, as long as it works it’s fine. […]
Getting a new garage door is an exciting purchase, especially if you have a front-facing door. Garage doors are a huge surface! Any change to them will have a major impact on the look of your home. If you’ve become immune to the sound of the door opening and closing you’ll notice how quiet it […]
It’s easy to overlook the condition of your garage door. As long as it opens and closes, it’s doing what it’s supposed to do even if it looks like it’s struggling a bit. With so many other things to manage, garage door concerns often get pushed further down the to-do list. But garage doors are […]
Garage doors have changed over the years. In some way, they’re very much the same and in others they’re different. One thing that has changed is how many choices are available in garage door openers. Back in the day, everyone had chain drive openers, today you can choose from several types of openers. In this […]
For many of us, our garages house more than just our vehicles. Our garage can also be a workshop, storage unit, gym, or media room. Regardless of which role it plays, it’s important to keep the elements out and one of the most damaging elements to any part of our home is water. Water can […]
Your garage is one of the biggest rooms in your house. It’s also the biggest entrance into your home. Like front doors and patio doors, garage doors can help improve the energy efficiency of your home. Insulated garage doors can help regulate the temperature and reduce the stress on your heating and cooling systems. This […]
Have you seen the cables on your garage door? Probably not. Cables aren’t something that stand out when you look at a garage door system but they serve a key function. In this post, Garage Door Cables 101, we’re giving you a full rundown on the different types of garage door cables, causes of failure, […]
What’s more inconvenient than a garage door that won’t open when you need to get to work in the morning? OK— I’m sure you can name a few things but this is definitely near the top of the list. We get lots of calls from folks who have their car stuck in the garage because […]
You can run into any number of problems with garage doors. In this post, we’re talking about broken garage door springs. If the springs on your garage door have recently broken or they’ve broken a few times you may be asking yourself “why do garage door springs break?” We’ll answer that question so that you […]
Garage doors are often one of the most used parts of your home and like anything that gets a lot of use, it gets worn down. Unfortunately, garage door maintenance often gets overlooked until a problem arises. Costly repairs are avoidable with professional preventative care or even occasional inspections. Read on to learn more about […]
