The Ultimate Guide to Installing a Garage Door

Posted on 23 October 2023

Garage doors are essential to any home. They offer security, protect your vehicles, and enhance your home’s curb appeal. But how do you install one? The good news is that installing a garage door is possible with a little bit of knowledge, determination, and patience. This post will guide you through the process and provide tips on how to ensure a successful installation. Step 1: Measure and Prepare Before you start installing your garage door, it’s important to measure the opening to ensure you purchase the right size. [Read More]

Garage Door Torsion Springs - Instrumental Purchasing Advice For Homeowners

Posted on 24 July 2023

Torsion springs are an instrumental part of your garage door. Their job is to counterbalance the garage door's weight through torque. If you need to buy a new one, here is a guide that can lead to a smooth transaction.  Measure the Current Spring's Length  To get a new torsion spring that fits on the shaft up at the top of your garage door, measure the length of the existing torsion spring. [Read More]

Garage Door Repair: Do You Need It?

Posted on 6 March 2023

Your garage is one of your home's features that you don't give a lot of thought to because you don't live in your garage. You do store things in there, and it is a part of your property, so you do want to give your garage some attention now and then.  One of the things your garage will need to have done is garage door repair. The garage door is perhaps the most important and versatile feature of your garage, as it's the way you access your garage from the outside as well as the feature that gives your garage curb appeal. [Read More]

Your Garage Door Needs Springs To Work

Posted on 1 December 2022

Whether your garage door has an automatic opener or you have to open it manually, it has springs. The springs are a necessary part of your garage door, and if they are failing, you need to have a repair company come out and check them out. Do not try to work on the springs yourself, they can be dangerous and you could get hurt. So, what do your springs do? [Read More]

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Finding Better Garage Doors

After we listed our home for sale, our real estate agent told us that there might be something about our house that would hold us back: our garage door. We were a little surprised, but as soon as the first potential buyer mentioned the issue, we realized that our agent might be right. We decided to completely upgrade our garage door, and it made a huge difference. This blog is all about finding a better garage door, and what to look for in upgrades. You never know, your home might look a lot better with a brand new garage door--especially if your garage faces the street.