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Mar

25

How To Make Your Garage Door Stand Out

A garage door can greatly improve and diversify the look of your home. If you like having a unique style that differentiates you, you may want to consider finding a garage door that doesn’t look like the rest on your street. Here are some ways to make your garage door stand out:

Mar

22

How To Prevent Your Garage From Freezing Shut In the Winter

If you experience extreme winter conditions, your garage may suddenly freeze shut which can be inconvenient or even dangerous for you and can cause a lot of damage to your garage system. Here are some ways to prevent your garage from freezing:

Mar

18

Tips For Making Your Garage Warmer in the Winter

Keeping your garage warm during the winter months can be a difficult task if you don’t have a lot of experience when it comes to buildings and insulation. However, you will be pleased to learn that it does not need to be that difficult! With that being said, below, we will take a look at the different things that you can do to keep your garage warm during the winter months.

Mar

15

Does Your Garage Door Need a Keypad Entry?

There are a lot of different factors that need to be considered when it comes to the safety and security of your home. Unfortunately, garages can often be breached because they do not have such high levels of security in place. Having a remote control garage door opener is standard for most garage owners. Keypad entries, however, are not found in as many homes. Are they safe and worth installing? Read on to discover everything that you need to know.

Mar

11

What to Consider Before Purchasing a Garage Door

A garage door may not be top of your list for the most important decisions to make about your home, but a garage door can greatly improve the esthetic, value, and functionality of your home. Here are some things to consider before purchasing a garage door:

Mar

8

How To Improve Garage Ventilation

If you spend a lot of time in your garage, have pets that go in and out of there throughout the day, or store any valuable items that can’t tolerate mugginess, you will want there to be plenty of airflow circling through. Here are some ways you can improve the ventilation of your garage:

Mar

4

Are Pet Doors in Your Garage Door Safe?

If you have a pet and are often away from your home, it can seem like an easy solution to install a pet door to your garage so your animal can easily get inside and outside while you’re gone. While this can seem convenient, there are a few concerns that you need to think about when installing a dog door into your garage door. It is important to consider this carefully before you proceed with this sort of installation.

Mar

1

How a Quality Garage Door Improves the Value of Your Home

When determining the value of a home, one might not think much about a garage door. The first thing that tends to come to mind is the kitchen, bathroom, and indoor elements. However, there are lots of different factors that come together to determine the worth of a property, and you can certainly increase the value of your property by replacing the garage door with something more modern. Here are some reasons a garage door can increase the value of your home.

Feb

26

Which Door Best Compliments the Architecture of Your Home

A quality door is a significant investment you can make for your home.

Feb

23

Should I Paint My Garage Door Myself?

To DIY or not to DIY? For those of us who don’t mind getting our hands dirty with the upkeep and decoration of our homes, that’s always the question. Does it make the most sense to put in the time and energy to do something ourselves, or is it one of those projects where the cost of hiring someone will be money well spent?

Feb

19

Repairs I Can Do Myself and Repairs That Should Be Done by a Professional

If you’re a keen DIYer, you might be wondering whether you can attempt any or all repairs to your garage door by yourself. Or, whether you should just let the professionals take care of any issues that arise.

Feb

16

If Just One Section of the Garage Is Broken, Do I Have to Replace the Whole Garage Door?

Have you discovered that one section of your garage door has become broken? If so, you might be wondering whether that section is repairable or if you need an entire new door. The answer will depend on the extent of the damage and the cost of the repair.

Feb

11

3 Reasons Why Your Garage Door Isn't Opening?

Imagine coming home one day and pressing the button on your garage door opener’s remote control, only to find that nothing happens. Confused and somewhat annoyed at the inconvenience, you park your car outside and try to figure out what’s wrong.

Feb

8

Why Does My Garage Door Come Down a Little Bit Then Go Back Up?

Let’s face it: as a homeowner, you don’t pay much thought to your garage door as in your mind it’s a simple device that only needs to do two things: open and close. For the most part, your garage door operates as expected with your automatic garage door opener.

Feb

4

When Your Remote Control Stops Working

When you arrive home in your car and press the button on your garage door remote, you expect your garage door to open so you can conveniently and safely park your vehicle inside.

Feb

2

Signs You Need to Replace the Insulation in Your Garage

The great thing about garage insulation and home insulation is that it reduces heat transfer. One disadvantage of garage insulation, in particular, is that it can sometimes break down, causing issues such as severely fluctuating temperature levels.

Jan

31

Guide to Commercial Door Operators

When it’s time to replace your commercial garage door operator, you have a wide variety of options. MidState Overhead Doors can help you select the proper operator for your business. Here’s a few guidelines to help you get started.

Jan

29

5 Tests to Gauge Your Garage Door's Condition

You use your garage door daily, but probably rarely think about the maintenance. To ensure a garage door issue doesn’t come at an inconvenient time, follow these guidelines to ensure your garage door is in good condition…

Jan

24

How to Find a Customized Commercial Garage Door

An inoperable commercial garage door interrupts your business schedule, costing you valuable time and money. Our crews are available 24/7 to help you repair or install a new garage door. If you’re in the market for a custom commercial garage door, you’ve come to the right place.

Jan

21

Modern Contemporary Door Looks for 2021

Garage doors can do wonders for curb appeal. It’s important to consider the style of your overall home when selecting a garage door for a cohesive look. Here’s some styles to look out for going into 2021.

Jan

18

5 Factors That Affect Your Home's Selling Price

If you’re thinking of selling your home, or you simply want to protect your investment, it’s important to know what your property’s worth. As you might expect, there are numerous factors that influence how much your home is valued at. To get an idea of how residential properties are valued, take a look at these five factors that affect your home’s selling price.

Jan

12

How Long Does Garage Door Installation Take?

The time it takes to install a new garage door can vary, depending on if you hire a professional or try to DIY, but it typically takes about 3 hours. Here’s some factors that affect the time it takes.

Jan

7

How to Install a Garage Door Opener

Most garage door openers come with manuals, and if you’re handy, they can be easy to install yourself.

Jan

5

Do You Need Garage Door Insulation?

Your garage door can create a lot of value in curb appeal, but it can also be a source of heat and energy loss in your home. Insulating your garage door provides many benefits. Here’s some things to consider when deciding if an insulated garage door is right for you.

Dec

28

How to Determine How Old Your Garage Door is at Your New House

When you move into a new home, it is a really exciting time. It can be busy with a lot of things to do, and a lot of questions to ask the previous owners. One thing that can be forgotten about is asking about the garage door.

Dec

25

When to Repair, and When to Replace Your Garage Door

When it comes to something like your garage door, there you can simply replace if you choose to. However, in many instances, a repair of the garage door will be a better alternative as it can be more cost-effective and often a quicker job to do.

Dec

21

How Your Garage Door Affects the Value of Your Home

The value of your home is something you are always going to be interested in. Whether you’re planning to sell, to refinance to a better mortgage deal, or you’re simply keen to know how much your home is worth for insurance reasons, when you get your home appraisal, you’ll want everything to look its best.

Dec

18

Should You Have a Loading Dock Connect to Your Commercial Garage?

Loading docks are considered essential for warehouses. With commercial garages, there is more of a decision to be made. That said, for many commercial garages, the ongoing benefits of having a loading dock far outweigh the cost of the initial investment. Here are the three main reasons why.

Dec

15

What Garage Materials Are Out There, and Which One is the Most Durable?

Depending on where you live and depending on a number of other factors, you need to consider and pay attention to the material that your garage door is made of. Here is a list of some materials, and what makes them great Garage material.

Dec

12

When Building Your Own Home, What Size Garage Door Should You Have?

When someone is drawing the floor plans for their dream home, there are several things that one needs to consider. One of those things is how big your garage should be.

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