It’s very easy to take a garage door for granted. However, they are actually very useful and valuable parts of a home. They provide curb appeal, increase the value of your property, and of course, provide utility. Garage doors have intricate systems that allow them to do their work quietly in the background.
When you find yourself regularly hearing unpleasant noises coming from your garage door, you know something is not quite right. In fact, it might be time to service, upgrade, or replace that door. Additionally, the garage door might be missing safety features. These become critical when you have young ones running around. Here are some helpful tips to help you decide if it’s time for a new garage door.
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Spring is here! And with the end of the long, cold winter comes the excitement to finally reclaim the areas of your home that have simply been left alone in exchange for a warm spot near the fireplace.
With spring comes the annual ritual of spring cleaning. When it’s time to start this activity, you are going to want to make sure that you are not ignoring your garage. In fact, since the garage is generally the place that gets the most cluttered, it might just be the perfect place to start! This way, you will get the hardest part out of the way and you will be motivated to move on to cleaning up the rest of your home and yard.
Many of the biggest names in the home industry have created must-visit websites that include everything a home improvement, DIY, or home decor enthusiast could ever ask for.
Whether you’re looking for quick project ideas, design inspiration, professional & expert help or you just want to stay up to date on current trends, you can’t go wrong with any of the websites collected in the list below.
Here are 17 of the top home industry websites.
If you have an older garage door, do you wonder what needs to be checked regularly to make sure it stays in good working order?
Here is a list that explains the four main steps to ensuring your garage door continues to open and close without hassle, so it will work properly when you need it the most.
Are you at the end of your rope due to the squeaking, rattling and grinding of your garage door? What’s more, that noisy garage door may not help your relations with the other members of your family or nearby neighbors, especially if you leave for work early in the morning.
Fortunately, many noisy garage doors can be silenced with just a few quick fixes and regular maintenance checks. You can even do a few yourself!
It’s almost spring time, and Garaga is welcoming the new season with its annual “My Dream Garage” contest for Canadian homeowners!
If you are interested in replacing your garage door with one of Garaga’s quality models, this free contest is your perfect opportunity.
You got a brand new garage door a few months ago and you’re wondering if there’s anything you should check regularly to ensure that it keeps on working right.
Here’s a list divided into 3 major sections to help you make sure that your door will open and close without any problems, especially when you need it most.
The first thing you need to do is go inside your garage. If you have an electric garage door opener, before you do anything else, pull the red emergency cord.
Do you ever say to yourself “wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a cup of coffee outside, protected from the elements by a shelter big enough for all of our friends”? We all want a great outdoor space where we can enjoy quality time with friends and family.
The Fall 2014 edition of DASMA’s Door & Access Systems Newsmagazine included something very special written by the editor of the magazine, Tom Wadsworth. He has spent more than 25 years researching and building the first ever comprehensive history of the American garage door industry.
Despite the fact that garages are one of the more overlooked areas of the home, the amount of warm air that escapes an unprotected garage ends up having a big effect on your utility bills.
