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4 Helpful Hints When Cleaning Your Garage Door in Metro Detroit

Double garage of modern home on sunny, clear day. A double garage and driveway of a modern home on a sunny, clear day.

With the arrival of spring comes that next dreaded task: cleaning your home. But be sure to go beyond the interior and extend your cleaning tasks to the exterior: specifically your garage door. Clean and well maintained garage doors last longer and give you higher property value and curb appeal than those that are neglected. …

Interior of an empty modern garage in a house.

Did you know the average garage door opens and closes about 1,500 times per year? And with weights of more than 150 pounds, all that action puts pressure and wear and tear on the underlying mechanism. Here’s how to spot common garage door problems and troubleshoot each issue.

What to Expect When You Get a New Roof

Getting a new roof is one of those experiences that probably only happen once or twice in your lifetime. A standard shingle roof can last 20 years or longer, but many roofing materials last 50+ years. If you’re in the stage of life, read on to learn what to expect when you get a new …

A garage door and large dollar bill is damaged or broken.

Repairs are inevitable when it comes to your garage doors, especially as they get on in years. But you can keep the cost and frequency of those repairs to a minimum when you engage in regular maintenance and upkeep. By keeping your garage door in good shape, you can attempt to avoid sudden, unexpected and …

Garage Door Opener opening a residential garage door.

Your garage door may go up and down thousands of times a year…that’s a lot of wear and tear not only on the door but on the garage door opener that powers it. If you’re like many people, there may have come a time when you went to press the opener to get inside your …

A snow covered luxury home under a clear blue sky.

Winter’s got its claws in us but it’s only January. We have a long way to go till spring! If you enjoy working or playing in your garage all year long (workshop, auto work, game room, man cave, craft room etc.), you understandably want to keep your garage warm during the winter – affordably. There …

Garage doors installation. Close up of lifting system in metal profil

Sometimes you don’t know if it’s better to repair or replace your garage door. If it’s old, has had repeated repairs or is just outdated, you may think it’s time for a total replacement. On the other hand, if it’s relatively new and hasn’t had too many issues, a repair may be a better solution. …

Closeup of a professional automatic garage door opener repair service technician man working on a ladder at a home residential location making adjustments and fixing it while installing it.

Your garage door works hard for you every single day. Up and down, down and up…throughout the day…every day of the week. That’s a lot to ask of such a heavy piece of equipment. All that wear and tear can take its toll after a while, which can lead to safety and failure risks. It …

Repairman in uniform holding a clipboard greeting a housewife at the front door.

Maybe you need a new garage door for your Detroit home. Or perhaps your existing door is acting up and you need service. Whatever the case, you will need to locate and call a garage door company that you can trust to handle your requests in a timely manner. You also want a company that …

4 Helpful Hints When Cleaning Your Garage Door in Metro Detroit

How to Troubleshoot Common Garage Door Problems

What to Expect When You Get a New Roof

How to Reduce the Cost of Garage Door Repairs

Top 3 Garage Door Opener Questions

How to Keep Your Garage Warm During Winter

Does Your Garage Door Need Repair or Replacement?

How Often Should You Service Your Garage Door?

Top Questions to Ask Your Garage Door Company