Nov

How to Make Your Garage the Cool Place to Hang Out

If you’re lucky enough to have extra space in your garage, have you considered creating a cool new spot to hang out, relax and play games? In this guide, we’ll go through some simple steps to help you ensure your garage is the place to be!

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Nov

How Often Do Accidents Happen with Garage Doors

Did you know that garage doors are responsible for approximately 25,000 deaths a year? Make sure your garage door is always in shape, and you're still paying attention, so none of these things happen to you or anyone else.

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Nov

5 Ultimate Garage Organizing Tips

Is your garage getting a little out of control and needs some serious attention? Here are some tips to ensure you don't trip next time you're trying to get to the other side.

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Nov

How to Remove Dents Out of Your Garage Door

Did you back into your own garage door while it was closed, thinking it was open? Or did your 5 year old forget where the brakes are on their bike, and they ran into it? Nonetheless, you have a big dent in your garage door, what should you do? Here are some tips.

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Nov

How to Make Sure Your Garage is as Secure as Can Be

For many homeowners, a break-in is a constant fear – if not a living nightmare to contemplate. It’s clear to see why. Not only can all your worldly belongings be endangered should someone be able to access your home with ill intent, but the safety – even the lives – of yourself and your loved ones could be in real danger.

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Nov

If its Time to Remodel the Garage, Here are Some Tips

Have you noticed that your garage doesn’t seem quite as lively and robust as it once did? Have you started feeling as though it might be time to do some serious work there?

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Nov

Fun Facts About Garage Doors

Just what do you really know about garage doors? Do you even give them any thought at all, over the course of your everyday life?

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Nov

The Evolution of Garage Doors

Have you ever wondered where garages and garage doors came from? How they developed and evolved over time, and the key innovations along the way? Garage doors have come a long way since 1921, which was when the first recognizably modern garage door was built.

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Nov

Why to Get a Garage Door Screen

If you currently have door and window screens for your house, you may have considered the benefits of getting a garage door screen, too. We've shared five great benefits of garage door screens for you below.

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Oct

Prepping Your Garage for Winter

With winter just around the corner, there are several things to do to get your property ready for the cold snap. Don't neglect his part of the house, and follow these tips for prepping your garage for winter.

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Oct

What to Do When Your Garage Opens as Soon As It Shuts

If you're in a rush to head out the door, it can be frustrating when your garage door doesn't close properly; here are some of the common issues you may encounter.

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Oct

Replacing the Garage Door of Your Summer House

It's summer, and you arrive at your vacation home in one of the warm southern states. As you pull up, you see it for the first time that year and instantly realize how neglected it looks. But luckily, it’s fairly easy to replace your garage door, and there are many benefits to giving the garage of your summer house an upgrade.

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Oct

How to Choose the Right Garage Door for Your Business

Has your commercial garage door seen better days? If you run a commercial enterprise that regularly uses a garage facility, it's a good idea to think about your garage door and when it needs replacing.

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Oct

Safety Features in Your Garage Door

Your garage is one of the points of access to your home. And just as with any other entrance, you need to protect it. In this article, we’ll go over some of these basic safety features included in most modern garage doors.

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Oct

How to Prep Your Garage for Tornado Season

Illinois is well-known for its tornado season. We’re used to the high winds, storms, and funnels that sweep down the streets, but often, our homes and property could still use some extra preparation. So, how can you prepare your garage for tornado season?

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Oct

Commercial Garage Maintenance Tips

When your business uses large garage facilities with constant, daily movement in and out, your garage door needs to be regularly inspected for safety and functionality. Check out the tips below for upkeep tips that will help ensure the safety of the area and the integrity of your commercial garage door.

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Aug

A Guide to Choosing an Under Budget Garage Door

Choosing under budget garage doors in Champaign, IL, is easy if you know what qualities to seek. Read as Midstate Overhead Doors explains buying doors on a budget.

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Aug

Why You Need a Professional for Garage Door Spring Repair

Garage door spring repair in Clinton, IL, is no simple task, and it requires professional skill, tools, and expertise. Read as Midstate Overhead Doors explains why.

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Aug

What to Do While You Wait for Garage Door Repair

If your garage door fails, you may be stuck while you wait on your garage door repair service in Decatur, IL. Read as Midstate Overhead Doors explains what to do.

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Aug

Top Garage Door Maintenance for This Summer

Are you keeping your garage door in good shape? Read tips from Midstate Overhead Doors about how to maintain overhead doors in Bloomington, IL.

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Aug

Some Common Garage Door Problems and Repairs

Technicians in local garage door repair in Charleston, IL, are called to fix many kinds of garage issues. Read as Midstate Overhead Doors discusses a few of them.

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Aug

Are Extension or Torsion Garage Door Springs More Reliable?

Garage spring replacement in Mattoon, IL, is key to keeping your doors in safe operating condition. Read as Midstate Overhead Doors explains the different springs.

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Jul

A Brief Overview of Replacing Garage Door Torsion Springs

Have a garage door that won't budge due to a broken spring? Read what experts at Midstate Overhead Doors say about garage door spring repair in Decatur, IL.

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Jul

Detailed Comparison between Overhead and Wall-Mounted Garage Door Openers

If you need garage door spring replacement in Charleston, IL, you may need a new opener too. Read Midstate Overhead Door's explanation of two main opener types.

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Jul

Reasons Why Professional Garage Door Installation Is Better Than DIY

A garage door that fails to work properly is more than a do-it-yourself job. Read this blog on why you should call Midstate Overhead Doors to fix the problem.

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Jul

Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Garage Door Installer

If you need a company for services such as garage door installation in Bloomington, IL, read these tips from Midstate Overhead Doors for choosing a good company.

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Jul

Debunking Major Garage Door Opener Maintenance Myths

Read this information from Midstate Overhead Doors about common garage door opener myths and how they may affect the need for garage door repair in Clinton, IL.

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Jul

What Is the Meaning for R-Value in Garage Doors?

What does R-value have to do with garage doors? Before you buy a door, learn more from the garage door repair experts at Midstate Overhead Doors in Decatur, IL.

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Jun

Telltale Signs of a Broken Garage Door Spring

The garage door spring is responsible for making your door open and close smoothly. Since most garage doors are opened and shut numerous times a day, the spring will eventually begin to wear out and need to be replaced.

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Jun

Why It’s Important to Have a Balanced Garage Door

Midstate Overhead Doors wants you to know when to contact a garage door service in Charleston, IL, for an unbalanced door. Read about why this is important.

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