Sure, some garage door repairs fit into the DIY category if you’re fairly handy with tools and can Google it. But remember a garage door weighs hundreds of pounds. It raises and lowers with amazing ease because of the incredible tension in your torsion springs, a withheld force that also makes them extremely dangerous. Plus, […]
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How Autumn Leaves, Sunlight and Even Dirt Can Affect Garage Door Sensors
We don’t see a lot of foliage in Rancho Cordova, California, but we actually have a lot more than the rest of the country imagines. And while the splash of color is beautiful and that rustic smell of leaves is classic fall, leaves that fall to the ground become a nuisance pretty fast. In fact, […]
Old Fashioned Garage Door Styles Being Revived: The New Found Popularity of Carriage Doors
Trends always have a way of going retro, and garages are no exception. Prince revived 1970s swag at the Montreux Juillet concert in 2013. Models sporting 1980s fashions grace the cover of Vogue. And now carriage doors are becoming popular again as new garage doors that were once commonplace at the turn of the last […]
How Are You Spending Your Tax Return? New Garage Doors Have 120% ROI Value
Most people receive a pretty substantial refund on their tax returns. It’s tempting to spend this money on new electronics or a family vacation, and we’re not saying you don’t deserve to. But consider spending the money on something that’s actually an investment on your home, a home improvement that has great value but isn’t […]
Lack the Space for a New 2 Car Garage? Introducing the 1.5 Car Garage
Living in El Dorado Hills, California is beautiful — perfect weather and a great community. We’re truly blessed to live here and be part of the neighborhood. But one thing this place doesn’t have a lot of is space. Real estate is at a premium. When it comes to new garage door installations, one of […]
Don’t Have Enough Headroom to Install an Automatic Garage Door Opener? 3 Quick Fixes
Installing a garage door opener in a non-traditional space? Keep in mind that not all garages provide adequate headroom for a garage door opener, especially older garage doors that might have been installed before garage door openers were more standard. But don’t give up hope. You can still install a garage door opener in nearly […]
It’s Wildfire Season! Is Your Family Prepared?
It’s wildfire season in El Dorado Hills. As the realities of climate change intensify, you can’t always assume your home is outside of the wildfire zone, even if you are in a city or suburban location or in any area that has never been hit by fires before. After what we saw in Santa Rosa, […]
The Pros and Cons to Raising the Roof for a Taller Garage
Want a taller garage? It’s possible and definitely has its advantages in terms of extra overhead storage or being able to store larger vehicles such as boats or semi-cabs if you’re a trucker. You could raise the roof, theoretically anyway. Is it worth the hassle and expense? We’ll let you be the judge. Here’s a […]
Installing a New Garage Door on a Basement Storage Area
It always seems like there’s never enough storage space. If you’re lucky enough to own a garage, you probably use it to park your vehicles. But where are you going to put your lawn mower, garden equipment, that brand-new set of golf clubs? No, you don’t need to rent a storage unit. And you don’t […]
Garage Door Installation: Is Your Old Door Dangerous?
We like to get our money’s worth out of things, especially these days. Value is important. And we tend to push the limits — wearing a pair of shoes or jeans right up to the breaking point. Garage doors should be an exception to the rule, however. Put off replacing your old door too long […]