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December 29, 2017
Owning a home or property comes with some unexpected expenses, usually relating to repairs. The garage door is one that can catch anyone off guard, but you can avoid most surprise bills for the garage by following the five following tips.
November 24, 2017
You probably already know that electric garage door openers make life easier. This is especially true when a storm decides to open up as soon as you open the door to your vehicle. Most electric door openers last a long time and don’t need to be replaced very often, but sometimes an opener reaches the end of its life, requiring you to get a new one. Sometimes a part may also go out and need replacing. In that case, knowing the terms used by a garage door specialist can make it easier to discuss what you need.
October 27, 2017
Out of all the areas of your property, the garage probably gets the worst of the abuse. After all, you are driving your vehicle into and out of the garage, or you are storing items and sliding boxes around the garage in most cases. Whether it is scratches on the floor, marks from tires, oil stains, dirt, or anything else that gets on the floor, it can be difficult to keep things clean and in shape. Choosing the right flooring can help with this.
September 29, 2017
Are you noticing strange sounds emanating from your garage door? Is it not performing quite the way it once did? Are you wondering whether you should fix it, or just rip the whole thing out and go with a new door? Don’t take too long about making the decision – you could be compromising your safety. There could be any number of reasons why your garage door is acting up, or even failing to work. You might be able to get by with repairs, or you might have to replace the door. The following guide should help you to make the right decision.
September 1, 2017
You might think of the garage as a place that is off limits to the kids, but this is restrictive in its approach. There are many ways that you can redesign the space and turn it into a great play area for young children and adults alike. The possibilities really are endless.
August 4, 2017
More and more, people want to live outdoors as much as they do indoors, and that means that there’s a lot more to it now than just a door and a back step leading out into the yard. We want ways of extending the time that we can spend outside, and ways of making the outdoors every bit as inviting as the indoors. If you want to extend the summer evenings throughout the year, or just get more out of your view, consider a glass garage door.
June 30, 2017
Have you noticed the u-shaped steel bars that are on the inside of your garage door? They are attached by hinges, and they are known as reinforcement struts. Of course, even though you are sure they must be important, you might not have any idea exactly what they do and how important they truly are. Let’s take a closer look at these reinforcement struts to learn more about them.
June 2, 2017
Party planning always begins with one major decision – where to hold the event. If you are in charge of arranging a party for your family, friends or even your office or other group, it means choosing the right spot. Unfortunately, when the event has many people, your choices shrink and get expensive. On the other hand you may already have the perfect spot for the gathering… your garage! Forget rearranging the furniture in your house or trying to find a rental with the right ratio of space to party guests. The garage lets you have complete control, works even in the rain and lets your imagination run wild in terms of décor and more.
April 28, 2017
Have you seen some of the garage doors available that have a pedestrian door included and built right in? If you have, you might be wondering whether it is a good choice for you. After all, it does appear to be easier when you just want to go in and out of the garage without your vehicle, since you won’t have to open and close the entire door.
March 30, 2017
Are you an aspiring gardener looking for a way to improve your chances of lush plants and an abundant harvest of vegetables from your garden this year? Of course, you can buy plants from the garden centre, but a great way to save a little bit of money and still see excellent results is to sow your own seeds. While you can start seeds off in the house, using the garage can be a great alternative.