The weather is starting to get nicer, and it is the time of year where a lot of homeowners are starting to spruce up their yards and increase the curb appeal of their houses. A new garage door is a great way to make your home look new again.
That being said, a DIY garage door may not be the best option. We’ve all seen it – beautiful houses with an exceptionally vibrant garage door that’s a little unappealing to the eyes, or someone breaking their door in an attempt to fix it. That got us thinking: what are some of the worst garage doors out there? We have put together a list of the top 5 garage fails out there:

5. Crumbles Under the Pressure

Clearly someone didn’t read the install instructions from cover to cover. It’s a shame really, that garage door looks like it could have been really nice!

4. Pretty… in pink?

We’re going to go right ahead and say it… who thought this checkered garage door was a good idea? It’s like a Candyland and a Checker board collided. I mean, kudos to those who did it, they taped the sections really well before painting. What’s worse though: the bright pink, or the checked design? This is an all-around #GarageFail

3. Too Impatient to Wait

Is it really that hard to wait for the garage door opener to open the door all the way? I’m not sure what I feel worse for: the garage door, or the car?

2. The Batcave

I can’t really decide if this is a garage fail or a garage win. I mean, who’s going to try and break into Batman’s house, right? This is either a sophisticated home security system, or a total garage fail.

1. It’s A Bumpy Ride

Those steps have to be rough on the car’s suspension. I’m not really sure who thought of this, and decided this would be a good idea, but it can’t be good on the car. Total garage fail!
I think it’s safe to say that garage door repair, installation, and maintenance should be left to the professionals. We’re going to make sure your door never makes it onto our list of garage door fails.
Have you seen any ridiculous garages or complete garage fails? Let us know: we would love to see them. Join the conversation on social media and show us your #GarageFail!

Money is always an issue especially when dealing with home renovations and repairs. But when it comes to necessary and important work around the house such as replacement and installation of garage doors, is it really better to do it yourself or would you save money if you hire professionals to accomplish the task?

Hiring professionals to install a new garage door is actually a very smart thing to do. It is better than doing it yourself because of the following reasons:

• Knowledge of the Law. Aside from the fact that these professionals know what they are doing, they are also aware of any local rules and regulations that govern home improvements. Getting their services will assure you that you are abiding the law in your community or neighborhood.

• Insurance. Although you will be paying more to hire professionals to install your garage door versus doing the project yourself, it will be worth every penny since there is insurance involved. Having a professional with a good insurance plan will definitely take away your worries if there are any future defects that may occur.

• Years of Experience. Unless you work as a door contractor yourself, these professionals will definitely have more experience installing garage doors than you do. This is what they do every single day and the more experience they have; the better they will be able to do the job. Businesses that have been in operation for many years usually have good reputations and track records.

• Expertise. Professional garage door installers do not just get paid to go to homes and install doors without experience. These people have been trained well so they could be experts in doing their assignments. With appropriate training and knowledge about homes, garage doors, exterior doors, and their parts, they will know exactly what to do and how to do things as well.

If you have a housing plan and you want to create a design for all of the rooms in the house, you should not neglect the garage.

Garage is an important room not only for storage but also for the beautification and the security of the house. When designing it, you have to incorporate the residential garage doors into the planning because it is a crucial part of the room.

Here are the things that you must remember to put in your room design:

• Size of the Garage. When planning for a good garage design, you always need to check your available space. Some garages are placed at a distance from the house so that burglars cannot access the home through them but most houses have built-in garages. Most garage doors today are pre-made. So, before designing the room, make sure that you know the size of the door that will be installed in the garage. A bigger garage would also need a bigger door so that there would be symmetry in your structure from the outside.

• Location of the garage in the house. Most garages in the country are located right below a room where people sleep. This is where incorporating the garage door is important in making the design because the garage door opener will be installed on the ceiling of the garage and it may interfere in terms of noise and vibrations to the people living in the room above. So if you are designing this type of garage, make sure you install a door opener that has been aimed to create lesser vibrations.

• Windows. If you do not want to open holes in your walls for windows but you want natural lighting in the garage, you can incorporate in your design a garage door that already has pre-installed glass panels to serve as windows for the room.

The exterior doors of the home are very important parts of your structure because they should both be functional and decorative at the same time. A lot of homeowners invest their time and money in choosing the perfect doors which will be placed in the exteriors of their houses.

Instead of just installing the custom solid flat panel front or garage door, high style doors are the popular choices of many people today. These are some of the statement door designs that you can imitate to complement the front of your house:

• Raw-colored wooden doors. Wooden doors were really famous in the past. Today, they are still very popular and many homeowners choose to show the natural color of the wood instead of painting over them. The lines and the waves of the wooden stains will definitely complement your front pathway especially when coupled with dramatic yellow lighting.

• Feng Shui Door. The Zen style is very popular in gardens. But this type can also be applicable in the design of the home. Feng shui doors are all about symmetry with clean lines. Many feng shui doors are made out of wood with equal rectangular panels to bring light into the house. Red is also prevalent since this color is known to bring good energy inside the home.

• Sectional or Double Doors. Using more than one block of rectangular piece of material for your door is very common. You can use double doors to emphasize the entrance. Sectional residential garage doors are also popular today since they are much more convenient to operate and they can also come in a wide variety of designs due to their setup.

• Contrasting Colors. You can make your exterior and front doors pop out by choosing a contrasting color from the rest of your home exterior.