Archives for 2017

  How To Fix Them Sometimes, it is just so cold that even your garage door is having serious problems. Of course, it can have small problems in the cold, too. It is just a matter of how cold it is and if there is ice. Sure, you could just ignore it and continue with your daily business, but … [Read more...]

  The Pros & Cons Obviously, there are more than three types of garage doors, but there are three really good ones. The materials that don’t make the cut are glass and fiberglass. Which ones did? Steel, wood and vinyl material for garage doors. All of them have many pros and cons that … [Read more...]

Have you been thinking about DIY garage door repair to save a little bit of money? Yeah, that is a very bad idea. There are actually a lot of reasons that is a bad idea but we will try to keep this short and sweet. We understand how tempting it is. Just do it yourself and all you have to pay for is … [Read more...]

There can be many different reasons for that, but rest assured, they are all quite explainable. Not to mention fixable. The real trick is figuring out which cause is implementing the problem. As we said before, it can be a plethora of things. It can even be more than one issue and that is truly a … [Read more...]

We can safely bet that you have been staring at that old garage with some ideas for a while. That is quite understandable as most people eventually renovate their garages. Many homeowners choose to turn it into extra living space. That is a lot of work, though. We’re not saying it isn’t worth it, … [Read more...]

Well, if you have reason to ask this question then it probably is. However, we will go over the question anyway. Garage door springs are definitely one of the most important pieces of your garage door. That is saying a lot considering how many moving parts your garage door has. Obviously, wear and … [Read more...]

Chances are that you did not even know this was a thing. Yes, your garage door has a balance that it needs to keep to work properly. If there is some trouble with your garage door opening and closing, then it might be off balance. Some say that this is more important if you have a garage door … [Read more...]

Have you been thinking about buying a garage door opener but do not know if it is the right time? You are definitely not the only one who feels that way about such a big financial move. A lot of people delay the purchase of a garage door opener for various reasons. We feel the need to go over those … [Read more...]

Have you thought about cleaning your garage door before? Have you looked at it and thought how much nicer it would look if it was clean like when you bought it? Many people have but most either don’t know what to clean their garage door with, are too lazy or too busy. First off, it is well worth … [Read more...]

If you have had a garage door for any length of time, then you know that maintenance is a real bummer. Some parts of your garage door just break faster. Obviously, your garage door has just too many moving parts that are moving every time you use it. This means that those parts are going to wear … [Read more...]

Not enough space in your home? Need to move some things around to add more room? Why not take your laundry room to the garage for a more convenient location. This is a great way to conserve space and to reduce noise in the house. Well let’s get started with some tips to make this happen for your … [Read more...]

One of the most popular trends these days are LED bulbs and all the places they can be used. Did you know that they can be used in your garage door opener? They can and they should be. Not only is it a way to go green with your garage door, but it will really save you money on your electric bill. … [Read more...]