When you come home from a great day out at the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum or one of the area’s many other attractions, you probably open your garage door and park your car without considering the potential improvements. After all, with so many types of garage doors available, how do you know which one [...]

It’s that time of year again: when homeowners get a whiff of that warm spring air and decide to thoroughly clean their homes and throw up the windows. While the living room and bedrooms may be your priorities, don’t neglect your garage. It’s probably in need of more cleaning and maintenance than any other room [...]

It’s important to know the major components of your garage door for many reasons, not the least of which is so you can properly inspect your door throughout the year. This is a smart thing to do for any homeowner, as it catches problems before they become a bigger, more costly project down the road. [...]

Your driveway is nothing if it doesn’t lead to an attractive garage door. When both designed with the other element in mind, the result can be stunning. Improving your curb appeal starts with your driveway and garage, and extends to the overall beauty of your home and surrounding property. Every neighborhood has that one home [...]

Not everyone is lucky enough to have two garages, but if you’re among the blessed, you may have a hard time deciding what to use it for. Your main garage may house your cars, tools and supplies, leaving you with some wiggle room on that second space. Check out these five ways you can creatively [...]

With recent wind chill warnings and storm watches, your home is your fortress now more than ever. But while you may prep the rest of your home by ensuring you have enough heat, the walks are shoveled and the driveway plowed, sometimes your garage door goes by the wayside. As one of the most heavy [...]

With temperatures hovering in the single digits lately, you may decide to just hibernate for the next few months until you can step outside without adding five layers of clothing. That may be fine and well for you, but your garage door doesn’t have the luxury of staying warm this winter. Snow squalls and deep [...]

In our last blog, we talked about aesthetics when choosing a new garage door. Today, we’ll talk about going beyond the appearance and into the bones of the door to address functionality, operation and safety. Here are some tips to think about: […]

Your garage door is likely one of the focal points of your home. As such, it has to stand out – in a good way – for a lasting impression on guests, an increase in curb appeal and an overall aesthetic complement to the rest of your home. Does your current garage door do all [...]

As the largest moving part on your home, the garage door operates several times a day, every day, throughout all seasons. That’s a lot of expectation to put on such a critically functioning piece of equipment. You wouldn’t drive your car for years without taking it in for periodic service, regular tire rotations and oil [...]