There are about 2.5 million burglaries a year in this country, with 66 percent of those being home break ins. Many of those burglars gain access to the home via a garage door or side door attached to a garage. Unfortunately, police solve only 13 percent of reported cases because of lack of witnesses or [...]

If you’re thinking of installing a new garage door for your home, you’ll need to carefully consider several factors before taking the plunge. A home improvement project such as garage door installation can really add value and ROI to your property. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right material and type for your [...]

Winter is tough on everything, from cars to homes and even to garage floor surfaces. Most garages are not heated, which means freezing cold temperatures infiltrate this area all winter long. That cold can do a number on floors, depending on the material. You can protect your garage floor this winter with these tips. Weathertight [...]

While your garage door serves as the focal point of your home, a convenient point of entry and exit, and protects your vehicles and other equipment, it also has a pretty big job to do: keep you safe. Sadly, malfunctioning doors are all too common. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 30,000 injuries [...]

There’s nothing more frustrating than when you’re running late for work and your garage door won’t open and let you out. This winter, with temps that routinely dip below freezing, this could be an increasingly probable occurrence. Why is this happening? How can you prevent it? Let’s explore five reasons why your garage door won’t [...]

This is a question many homeowners face when putting on an addition. Perhaps you think you would like two single doors, but the contractor suggests you may want to try a wide double door for aesthetics. You are torn: which is best for your home and needs? There are benefits to both. Let’s look at [...]

  Winter can be brutal on your whole house, but particularly on your garage door. Many of us take the proper steps to wrap our bushes and shrubs, rake up all the leaves, and do other winterization tasks around the property, yet neglect the most important component: the garage door. Perform regular preventive care and [...]

Large dents in your garage door will likely indicate the need for replacement, especially when they affect more than one panel. However, those more minor dents and dings may only need a repair. Of course, we recommend calling one of our professionals for dent repair or garage door replacement. But here are some tips you [...]

How a new door can add value to your home… Being a homeowner is one of the most rewarding experiences but also comes with many challenges. It’s not enough to have a home, you have to maintain it and every component contained therein. This includes your garage door. When you keep your door in good [...]