Garage Doors & Maintenance

<h1>Garage Doors & Maintenance</h1> <p>Our Garage Doors & Maintenance blogs have everything you need to help guide your next garage door purchase, DiY maintenance, and helpful tips. Let these blogs guide you towards having the best house on the street.</p>

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3 Garage Door Safety Tips to Stress to Your Children

06/19/2019

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Save Money by Avoiding these 3 Mistakes When Preparing Your Garage Door Opening

03/14/2019

Attention Contractors! Save money by avoiding the three most common mistakes when constructing your garage door opening: 1) It all starts with the concrete pour If your concrete pour is too narrow, the need to special order an odd sized door along with a longer lead time may become an ...

Change The Clock - Change the Garage Door Surge Protector

03/07/2019

It’s easy to forget about the surge protector on your garage door opener, but it’s an important part of preventing garage door openers from becoming damaged from storms. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping your garage door opener safe from power outages or power surges. ...

The Best Exterior Trim: Versatex Trimboard

01/29/2019

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What is the average life of a garage door spring?

01/29/2019

The average life of a garage door spring system is typically 7-9 years, if the spring set was calculated for 10,000 cycles based on being used 4 times per day. Since the garage door is being used more like a front door by most busy families, the springs may only last between 4-6 years, or even less. There are...

5 Affordable Home Improvements With the Best Resale Value in 2018

10/10/2018

Every year thousands of homeowners will ask: which home improvements offer the best resale value? What are some affordable projects to increase property value? Although there are many things t...

How to Prevent Garage Door Flooding [5 Tips]

09/12/2018

On the East Coast, rain is inevitable. If your garage is home to important belongings, like electronics, power tools, or furniture, flooding is your worst enemy. When it comes to flooding, it's incredibly important to be proactive with your preparation--before it's too late. Here are 5 tips to prevent floodin...

4 Overlooked Factors to Consider When Choosing a Garage Door

08/07/2018

There’s no question about it - your garage door needs to look good. In the same way that a pair of shoes can complete an outfit, your garage door is essential to the curb appeal of your home. But while you can change a pair of shoes that aren’t quite the right fit, a garage door is a much longer-term investment. ...

Pros & Cons of Garage Doors with Windows

05/18/2018

With no natural light, garages can sometimes feel cramped, dark and dingy. If you don’t want to feel claustrophobic, we’ve got an easy solution - windows! While garages with windows have many benefits, such as making an enclosed space feel open, they may not be the right fit for every home. Let’s weigh the pros and...

What to Do When Your Garage Door Won't Close

05/11/2018

Uh-oh! Your garage door is stuck. What’s next? What do you do when your garage door won’t close? Do you call a professional maintenance worker right away, or do you do some tinkering on your own? On one hand, you could end up paying a lot of money to fix a relatively simple problem, on the other you could worsen the situation...

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