Whether you have an attached or unattached garage on your property, proper insulation of the walls, roof, windows, and garage door make a big difference for comfort and condition of your vehicles, equipment, and any property stored within. If you have a garage that shares a wall with living spaces inside your home, the insulated … Read more
While the garage floor is not something most people care about as much as the hardwood in the den or the stone tile in the kitchen, there is no reason to ignore its protection. One of the biggest culprits in floor stains and deterioration is moisture. It drips off parked cars, comes in underfoot, and … Read more
A home is an investment. You want your home to increase in value whether you want to re-sell it for a higher price or take out a loan on the price later to get more cash. If there is something you can do to increase your home value without waiting for the market to change, … Read more
Managing garage door safety certainly becomes a bit more complicated as the summer months arrive. Summertime is when the kids come home from school. Often, your garage sees a lot more use during the warmer months. During this time, you try to sneak in and out while dodging a rain storm. Or children need access … Read more
Your children have completed their school year, and it is time for summer. Unlike what many people think, summer can be a very tedious time for many parents. They have to search for and get their summer gear back in serviceable shape. Keeping your garage organized is not child’s play, and takes time and effort. … Read more
Garage door openers generally last a long time since they are simple mechanical devices. However, there are times when you’re left with no choice but to replace your garage door opener with a new model that offers greater safety and security. Here are the five signs to look out for that indicate it’s time to … Read more
Garage door repair costs vary from state to state, but generally run between $150 and $320. A typical garage door repair service consists of a manual inspection of the garage door and the garage door opener. It involves making adjustments to the spring tension and belt tension, lubricating the various garage door parts, and checking … Read more
Here’s a fact that may surprise you – 57% of homeowners with two-car garages only have enough room to park one car within their garage, at best. That’s because most of us tend to keep stuff in the garage instead of getting rid of it. So if you’ve always wanted to organize your garage, spring … Read more
Early each morning you open the garage door to drive off to work and are met with a horrible squeak or squeal that could wake up the whole block. You come home after a long day and get to hear it again when you close and lock the garage door for the night. Not only … Read more
When you notice some of the common signs of a broken garage door spring, such as failure to open, uneven opening, and physical abnormalities in the mechanism, you might consider getting a kit and replacing it yourself. In most cases, calling a professional garage door repair company is a better option. Not only is it … Read more