These days, the technology for garage doors has evolved and improved. There are so many new features and advantages. So if you’re considering installing a new garage door, keep in mind a lot more is possible than just 10 or 15 years ago. This isn’t your grandpa’s garage door. These garage door features are the […]
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Why 2 Garages is a Genius Home Improvement Idea
Sure, your wife thinks you’re crazy, but you might be onto something, especially when you cut her in on the deal. Two garages are actually better than one. Not only that, but it’s an absolute genius of an idea. You’ll both wonder why you never did it sooner. With one garage, the space is typically […]
Garage Door Installation 101: Factors to Consider in a New Door
When it comes to both aesthetics and appraised property value, garage doors can have a huge impact on the home. So choose carefully when it’s time to get a new one. Think of your new door as an opportunity to both express yourself and improve the style, function, and quality of your home. After all, […]
Understanding the Difference Between Oil Tempered & Zinc Galvanized Torsion Springs
You probably haven’t given much thought to the torsion springs on your garage door. Most people don’t even know what they are. In a nutshell, they are the springs mounted horizontally above the door opening. They are attached to cables at the bottom corners of the door. These cables cause the springs to wind up […]
Need More Room in the Garage? Here’s How to Install Overhead Ladder Storage
Do you use your garage for storage? Most people do somewhat, even if they also store their cars in their garage. If you really want to maximize storage space, optimizing overhead space is key. The ceiling area can be a great place to stash ladders, plastic bins, camping equipment and other things you don’t need […]
Lubricant 101: Everything You Need to Know About Oiling Your Garage Door
Does your garage door screech, bang, and rattle the neighborhood awake? At the end of a long day, that’s the brewings of a splintering headache. Your neighbors in El Dorado Hills probably feel your pain, literally. But you don’t have to be THAT neighbor on the block. You can have a quieter, smoother opening garage […]
Thinking About Installing Garage Door Windows? 3 Issues to Consider
One of the easiest and more affordable ways to give your garage door a facelift is to install new windows. It’s a fairly easy DIY garage door repair you can do yourself (though we’re happy to help if you’d rather not go through the hassle). But there are numerous factors in the consideration and planning […]
Garage Door Improvements that Transform Your Home
We tend to take garage doors for granted. After all, they’re all the same, right? Not exactly. Garage doors can range dramatically in style and quality, functionality and desire. In fact, paying attention to your garage door and making minor improvements can dramatically increase the value of your home. Not only will your home look […]
3 Reasons Smart Garage Doors are Genius
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, the family garage door opener was a teenage kid that ran through the rain to open the door for his parents. When the automatic garage door was first introduced, it was a dream come true. Now we have smart garage door openers and the future […]