Thinking about installing a garage door? It’s an important decision with lots of choices. There are so many options available! Should you get a wooden door, a wood composite door or a steel or aluminum door? Should it be insulated? Should the garage door have extension or torsion springs? What color do you want it […]
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4 Tricks to Protect Your Garage & Save on Repair Costs
Broken garage doors are no fun. Sometimes the repair is easy and doesn’t cost much — you may even be able to do it yourself. Other times the issue is more expensive and you’ll need to hire a professional door repair service. Considering how many times you use a garage door — 3 times a […]
4 Reasons You May Need New Garge Door Weatherstripping
Most people are barely aware there’s weatherstripping on the bottom of their garage door at all. It’s one of the most overlooked components of the entire door. Typically, it’s not until rain and leaves from flood debris start pouring into their garage that they decide to inspect it. Weatherstripping runs along the bottom of the […]
Think It Might Flood? How to Protect Your Garage
If you live in El Dorado Hills, you know it can in California like something out of the Old Testament. Sure, it can be feast or famine, drought or deluge, but when it rains it pours as the saying goes. How do you protect your garage from flooding? That’s a good question — and one […]
Installing a New Garage Door? Here’s What It Costs
Most homeowners only replace 1 or 2 garage doors in their lifetime. But own a home long enough, and you’ll find it’s time. The door may work slower than it used to. Perhaps it makes an ungodly racket every time you open it. Maybe your garage door is a complete eyesore or it’s falling apart. […]
The Often Overlooked Danger of Leaving Your Garage Door Open at Night
You know you locked the front door, but did you remember to close your garage door? For most people, it’s not a big concern. But you’ve got a deadbolt, right? What’s the big deal? Actually, an open garage door is a bigger risk than you think. Here are 4 reasons why you should never leave […]
DIY Garage Door Repair 101: 6 Easy Solutions to Common Garage Door Problems
Most of the time, your garage door works like a dream — you never have to think about it. But stuff happens — you hit the track with the car or mower, the door stops opening, your door starts to warp. That’s when you need garage door repair — whether DIY or from a professional. […]
5 Reasons You Should Insulate Your Garage Even in California
Sure, insulating a garage door isn’t required by building code. It’s not exactly a safety issue. And since you look in El Dorado Hills, California, it’s not like your garage is going to get very cold. But there are some very good reasons you should insulate your garage and install an insulated garage door — […]
4 Reasons You Should Replace an Old Garage Door Opener
When’s the last time your garage door opener was replaced? Did it come with the house? Most people don’t think about their openers until they have problems. Aside from the occasional battery change, the opener is usually good to go — until it suddenly isn’t. Chances are you’ll install one or two new garage doors […]
Should I Repair or Replace My Garage Door?
A garage door is an investment in the value of your home. It has nearly a dollar for dollar return. Some realtors estimate the ROI on new garage door installation is 97% on average, probably even more in a competitive realty market like El Dorado Hills, California. So as you approach the question of whether […]