The garage is a great storage spot, assuming that it doesn’t become a cluttered catchall, and you are still able to park your vehicle(s) in it. However, there are some items that should be stored anywhere else, but in the space the garage provides. These items include hazardous materials, pet and canned food, paper products,...
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During the month of October as Halloween quickly approaches, homeowners can often be found decorating their front lawns and doors, the garage door included to cement their reputation as the scariest house in the neighborhood. It doesn’t take much to get the scary look you want either. All it really takes is a little imagination...
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A garage door is an essential component of every home. Not only does it provide increased convenience (entrance at the touch of a button), it also enhances the curb appeal of most houses. It additionally creates a secure space for both our vehicles and personal belongings. Yet despite all these benefits, it continues to be...
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Let’s be clear at the start: If you’re dealing with an off-track garage door, it’s important for you to use caution, as well as stay away from the door. In addition: Don’t try to operate it. Don’t try to move it. Don’t try to fix it. A door that’s off its tracks is extremely dangerous! Not...
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You’ve invested money in a new garage door. Now it’s time to invest in a high-quality automatic garage door opener. After all, you want to be able to get in and out of your garage with the utmost of ease, right? However, with so many types on the market, shopping for an opener can be...
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If you are tired of looking at a faded, stained or rusty garage door every time you arrive home, you’re certainly not alone as can be evidenced by the many do-it-yourself ideas on Pinterest for garage doors. If you would like to update the appearance of your door, leaving it looking like the day it...
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The holiday season is a time for joy, happiness, and holiday cheer. Unfortunately, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), it’s also a time when many homes are burglarized. “Nearly 40,000 burglaries occur annually in the U.S. during November and December alone!” More time spent away from home during the holidays – whether it...
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A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking mechanism. Something that is designed to provide convenient access to your home 2 to 4 times per day* at the push of a button, as well as protect your vehicle from the elements doesn’t seem very menacing. However, as we mentioned, looks can be deceiving. Your garage door...
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With Halloween just 20 days away – and counting – the streets will soon be filled with Superheroes, Princesses, Star Wars characters, Witches, Zombies, Ghosts, and Goblins looking for treats. However, Halloween isn’t just for kids, or treats. Teenage and, yes adult, pranksters also fill the streets looking to deal out a few tricks. If...
Your garage door is an amazing tool that over the course of a year goes up and back down again more than 1,500 times. It is also one of the most neglected parts of a home. All things considered, this is quite concerning. A neglected garage door can pose significant safety concerns, and who wants...
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