5 Warning Signs Your Garage Door Needs Repair
As one of the most frequently used assets in your home, your garage door is bound to experience the effects of every day wear and tear. As a homeowner, it is important not to overlook these effects which, when ignored, can lead to costly damages or even injury. To help you know when it may […]
5 Tips For Fall Garage Door Maintenance
Want to avoid costly and time-consuming repairs during the Winter months? Then now is the time for some Fall garage door maintenance! By taking action now, you can prolong the service life of your garage door while identifying fixable issues before they become a problem. Ensuring a safe, working garage door for years to come. […]
Garage Maintenance Tips For Summer
The warm and sunny season of Summer has come again! Meaning it’s time to get outside and take care of those exterior maintenance projects. One project not to be missed from that list is taking care of your home’s garage door. Routine maintenance is not only essential for ensuring the door continues to function properly […]
Child Safety Tips For Your Garage Door
While wildly convenient, it’s also important to understand that garage doors are also under massive amounts of tension. While this tension helps your garage door properly, it also comes with an element of risk. If you are a parent, grandparent, or often have small visitors to your home, you know keeping them safe is a […]
The Latest In Garage Door Gadgets
Since their conception in the 1920’s, garage doors have come a long way. On top of the multiple styles and materials – such as single wide, double wide, carriage house, contemporary…wood, aluminum, steel – garage doors have also found new ways of operating. Before, garage doors had to be open and shut by hand. Then […]
Warning Signs Something Is Wrong With Your Garage Door
Your garage door is an essential part of your home. Used every day, it serves as a shelter, recreational area, extra layer of security, and even an accessory to your homes overall facade. Unfortunately, the wear and tear on this important gadget often gets overlooked. If you want to ensure the warning signs don’t get […]
Garage Spring Cleaning Checklist
Despite garages being one of the most used spaces in homes, they are also commonly the most cluttered. A detailed spring cleaning can help to declutter what has become a dumping ground for junk that limits your ability to both park, store, and work inside your garage. We’ve put together a Garage Spring Cleaning Checklist […]
Garage Doors: When To Call In A Professional
Ah, the garage door! A beneficial piece of hardware most of us use every day. Whether we are going to work or storing the kids’ bicycles; we expect the garage to work day in and day out. What many of us often overlook is just how complex these mechanisms actually are! Especially when you consider […]
Who Invented The Garage Door?
Garages have been around for as long as people have been using some form of wheels for transportation. In it’s earliest form, a standalone carriage house served as the garage. Though this rusting structure often consisted of dirt floors, simple walls, and a gate. As production of the automobile skyrocketed in the 20th century, people […]
Garage Door Insulation Tips
As all Canadians know, Winter can be quite a chilly time of year. While your garage may provide shelter from the snow, if it is not properly insulated your garage can contribute to increased energy bills and less protection from the elements. As Spring approaches, you may start considering how to improve your garage’s insulation […]