Garage Blog

Fall is almost here but for some of us that does not mean the temperature is going down. If it does mean cooler weather for you, then why not clean out your garage? You might even discover those old holiday decorations you stashed in there years ago. Maybe you’ll find out you have a pest infestation that you need to take care of. Whether it turns up good or bad news, it is … [Read more...] about Five Tips on How to Organize Your Old Garage This Summer

Okay, so you may think it is a tad dramatic to say that a simple garage door opener can do something to improve a marriage, but in this case, it is true! Have you ever been annoyed with your significant other, whether they are your husband or your wife, for leaving the garage door wide open? You tell them, remind them, and yet every time you leave, you get a good bit away … [Read more...] about A Garage Door Opener Leads to Better Marriage?

Garage door repair services can cost you a pretty penny even for simple fixes. So imagine, if you will, your garage door is almost blown away by a huge storm. That is not a fun topic to daydream about. However, as people in Texas recently found out, it is a possibility. It does not take a hurricane to seriously damage a garage door, either. In the Midwest, tornadoes and wind … [Read more...] about Top Tips For Repairing A Storm-Damaged Garage Door

Did you know that as your garage door parts can start to wear and fail after 6-8 years of service? This can cause serious injury or even death if you are in the garage when it happens. One family was lucky not to be in the garage when the entire door came crashing down. The damage is almost as bad if your roof were to have collapsed. That is why garage door maintenance is so … [Read more...] about 3 Safety Tips to Avoid Garage Door Accidents!

Have you noticed your garage door freezing up during the winter? Maybe the opener does not want to work because it is just that cold. Your garage door might even get stuck to the ground it rests on! There is a whole host of things that can happen with your garage door during the winter. Some can be avoided while others just have to be dealt with as they come. This is the good … [Read more...] about Solving Common Garage Door Problems In The Winter Months

If you live in certain areas then you will notice that “street art” is a little more popular than normal. This is fine until it ends up in your home. More specifically until it ends up on your garage door. That is when it is becoming a problem for you. You just can’t let that happen. It devalues your home. It doesn’t always look good. Problem is that law enforcement rarely ever … [Read more...] about Check Out That Graffiti! …It’s On Your Garage Door

If you have a window in your garage, you know how nice it is to have natural light and a good view. However, the common problem becomes if you can see out, someone else can look in. This is something that most people do not want. So how can this be avoided? Well, let’s go over some of the best ways to handle your garage door privacy for a window. Film, Frost, or Special … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Increase Window Privacy in Your Garage Affordably

Did you know that April was National Autism Awareness Month? April 1st not only marks April Fool’s Day but also the beginning of a great month to bring awareness to Autism. One of the biggest parts of Autism Awareness is making things safer for children and people with Autism. Trust me when we say, Autism is no joke. Neither is having a garage door that is not particularly … [Read more...] about Improve Your Garage Door For National Autism Awareness Month!

This is an extremely popular question these days. A lot of homes that are coming up for sale right now don’t actually have garages. They are from an era when having a garage was not that important and many are in areas where people didn’t have great looking cars. Now, that has all changed. Most of us have at least one car. We definitely need a safe place to store that car that … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Really Cost To Add A Garage To Your Home?

It is a common problem among garage door owners. There are mice, or worse, rats living in your garage. Sure, some people find mice to be cute but they are still annoying. That, and they can definitely scare the wits out of people who don’t know they are there. Mice eat things you do not intend for them to eat. Sometimes, they cause property damage to things that you will end up … [Read more...] about Sick Of The Mice Partying In Your Garage?