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Jul

28

How to Properly Open Your Garage Door While You Are Waiting For it to Get Fixed.

It can be extremely annoying to arrive home to a broken garage door. You should be able to manually open and close your garage door in the event of a dead battery in your remote or a power outage. You don't want your car to become stranded in the garage, unable to go while you wait for a technician to repair the problem. Today we’re going to look at how you can properly open your garage door while you’re waiting for it to be fixed, without any power needed.

Jul

23

What Things You Should NOT Store in Your Garage

A garage means to shelter in French as it is intended to safeguard your car and other assets for storage, and many people use it for those purposes. When you store your vehicle and a percentage of your possessions and equipment, it is critical to guarantee that the garage and its doors are safe. Understanding this generally encourages people to take risk management safeguards to protect their possessions, garages doors, and homes from loss or damage. The items listed below can assist you in preventing harm to your belongings and help establish a secure place.

Jul

19

What Common Things Cause the Most Damage to Your Garage Door

If you are always on the go, the garage may be the most used space. It also acts as a location to get entry to your house or store valuables other than your car. It is not ideal if it becomes damaged and represents a safety concern. The following causes are the most common reasons your garage door may get damaged.

Jul

16

What Is the Best Garage Door Material for Your Home?

The garage is a storage space, and it's also the main entrance to your house. Therefore, you need to make sure that your home has an attractive door to set the right first impression for visitors. There are many different materials available when it comes time for selecting a garage door material, so how do you choose?

Jul

12

Good Cleaning Tools To Have for Your Garage

Maintaining a clean garage is an essential part of keeping your car and motorcycles safe. It's also important to keep the area free of clutter so you can find what you need quickly. This article will help identify the best cleaning tools for your garage and provide tips on how to make sure everything stays neat and orderly during regular use.

Jul

9

Upgrading Your Commercial Garage Door And The Benefits Of Doing So

Running a business often involves making lots of decisions. You’ll always want to make sure that you make the right ones. You’ll want every expenditure decision to count and be worth it too. At first, you may wonder why you would want to invest in a commercial garage door, but this could be a smart move for your business.

Jul

5

Running Out Of Room in Your Garage? Here's Some Fun Tips and Tricks

What do you do when your garage is full? Of course, you could always find a bigger one, but that's not the only option. There are several creative and fun ways to make use of all that space! Here are some ideas for storing things in your garage:

Jul

1

What the Value Can Be to Your Home When Adding a Nice Garage Door

If you are looking to add value to your home, one of the best things you can do is install a new garage door. Many people think that installing a new garage door will cost too much money or take too long. This couldn't be further from the truth! Garage doors are very affordable, and installation only takes 1-2 days on average.

Jun

29

Pros & Cons of Glass Garage Doors

Glass garage doors are increasing in popularity, as they bring a modern aesthetic and add daylight to your garage space. They do come with a few pros and cons you should consider.

Jun

24

3 Reasons Why Your Commercial Garage Door Isn't Closing Properly

Your commercial garage doors keep your business’s valuables safe. If you have a commercial garage door that won’t close securely, you are probably anxious to figure out why. Here are three reasons you might be having a problem.

Jun

22

4 Benefits of Replacing a Garage Door

If you are thinking about replacing your garage door, then you’ll be glad to know that there are a lot of benefits. In fact, it may even pay for itself, when the time comes for you to sell your home. If you want to find out more, then simply look below.

Jun

17

How to Open a Garage Door When the Power is Out

Summer storms can completely knock out your power. This can be very inconvenient if you are not able to gain access to your car or your garage, especially if it is the main entry point of your home. If you rely on your garage door, then here’s how you get in if you have a power cut.

Jun

15

Add Pest-Free Space to Your Home

Your garage can be an extension of your home, offering additional square footage for projects, working out, and entertaining. But pests can complicate this problem! There are a few ways to keep pests out.

Jun

10

Increasing Your Garage's Security

Just as you lock your front door and any other door at night to ensure security is uptight, it is crucial to ensure your garage doors are secure as well. Here are a few tips to ensure your garage's safety.

Jun

7

How to Program Cars Built-In Garage Door Openers

Many modern cars have in-built garage door openers. The tedious and repetitive alighting to open and close the garage is a thing of the past. A garage door opener is controlled by switches on the garage wall that facilitate the opening and closing of the door. The five types of garage door openers include: The belt, screw, direct, chain drive and jackshaft openers. Programming the garage door opener on the in-built car HomeLink system is an essential skill for home garage owners. The process is an easy task that lasts less than 10 minutes. The recommended frequency of the garage door is 288 to 433 MHz. The frequency rates are visible on the posterior of the hand transmitter.

Jun

3

Childproofing Your Garage Door

Do you know that childproofing your garage doors eliminates accidents and injuries to your children? Here are factors you should consider when childproofing your garage door.

May

28

Transform Your Pool, Restaurant, or Home with Aluminum Glass Doors

If you want to improve the look of the outside of your home, as well as increase the natural sunlight coming into your house, then have you ever considered getting aluminum glass garage doors?

May

24

How to Optimize Storage Space in a Tiny Garage

Apart from being a space to house your car, your garage is a really useful part of the home. It can get forgotten about a little, and become a dumping ground for anything that isn’t wanted inside the home. Garages can be a great space for storage, for seasonal items, tools, and other bulky items like bikes or skis that would take up a lot of space otherwise.

May

17

Helping Your Garage Become More Bearable in the Summer TimeTitle

Your garage is a space in the home that can get forgotten about. But as a rule, they are quite spacious and should be used more than they are. They can be a space for storage, but they can also be a more practical and usable space if you want it to be.

May

13

House Flipping - Dos and Don’ts

Over the last decade, house flipping has become a very popular way to make money. House flipping does have the potential to be an industry that is very profitable, especially for new investors who have a lot of plans and ambitions.

May

10

How to Weatherproof Your Garage Door

A little crack in the garage door may seem insignificant, but this slight gap could leave you open to a variety of problems. A tiny crevice could let in rain, dirt, rodents, not to mention their mess!

May

7

How to Lubricate Your Garage Door

Just like every tool in the home, a properly maintained garage door can serve you well. If you do not look after your garage door, it can become loud and squeaky. The garage door requires frequent lubrication, but how do we do this?

May

4

How to Stop Rain from Leaking into your Garage

Many homeowners think that a garage is supposed to be a place that is naturally damp and wet, but when there is a rainstorm, a poorly protected garage bears the brunt of it.

May

1

Insulated vs. Non Insulated Garages

With a change of temperature and regular activity in the garage, you may consider insulating your garage. But when you are shopping for a new garage door, you may wonder if insulating your garage is worth your time. Here is everything you need to know before you make a purchase.

Apr

28

Make-Shift Garage Quick Fixes When You're In A Hurry

When your garage doesn't come down, especially when you're in a hurry, what do you do? Here are a few things that can help you.

Apr

22

Building Extra Storage Space in Your Garage

Having extra wall space in your garage is so great because you can turn it into storage space! If your garage is cluttered, disorganized, and messy, you will benefit from having some DIY garage storage space.

Apr

19

Common Garage Door Misshapes

Imagine coming home after a long day, ready to park your car and head on in to relax for the night. Yet, you are met with a garage door that just doesn’t seem to budge. Dealing with a garage door malfunction can be frustrating for the homeowner.

Apr

16

What To Do With Extra Garage Space

If you are fortunate enough to have an empty corner in your garage but want to do something about it to help it fulfill its practical purpose, consider these ideas.

Apr

9

Building Your Dream Home: How Much Garage Space Do I Need?

Getting your dream home produces immense feelings of excitement and euphoria. However, in a case where it’s yet to be built, and you’re in the design phase of the building project, things could take some time. The good news is that you’re at liberty to design your home and incorporate non-negotiable practical features such as your garage's size.

Apr

7

Commercial Garage Door FAQs

Businesses are constantly changing and growing. Growing in size, employees, clientele, popularity, and square footage. More of these mentioned things, lead to more garage space. Employees need somewhere to park.

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