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 [...]

Feeling secure in our homes is of paramount importance. When we can separate ourselves from the unpredictability of the outside world, we can feel safe and thus relax. When your home is not reliable, even in small ways, and your security is compromised, it can be hard to feel comfortable. Maybe there’s a natural point [...]

As a homeowner, you may often worry a lot about safeguarding your property against human intruders – and understandably so. But what about those intruders that slither in on their bellies or scurry in on all fours? They can do just as much damage to your garage and ultimately the interior of your home than [...]

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get in or out of your home and the garage door is stuck. There could be many reasons why the door isn’t opening (or closing for that matter), from a blocked photo eye sensor to a misalignment of the tracks. Here are the top six reasons your garage [...]

As a Detroit area local, you know that the summers get hot, with temperatures averaging in the 80s and above through July and August. Most people prioritize staying as cool as possible in the house, doing all they can to stay comfortable and avoid heat-related illnesses. The ideal temperature range in the house is between [...]

We’ve waited a long time for summer and now that it’s finally here, we can spend some time enjoying it. But we can’t forget those regular tasks that need attention – even in the dog days of summer. Garage door maintenance is at the top of the list due to the size of the door [...]

You probably understand your springs are among the most critical elements of your garage door system. When your garage door does not open or close correctly, it’s likely that a worn-out or broken spring is to blame. However, you may not realize that there are two main types of springs – torsion and extension – [...]

Now that summer's here, all you may be thinking about is hamburgers on the grill, ice-cold lemonade, and hosting neighborhood pool parties. Who has time to think about the state of their garage door? Well, you should make the time. That's because summer weather can damage your door, which you should know. Sunlight Direct sunlight [...]

Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds. It’s probably one of the heaviest working components in your whole house. Is it’s not working properly, it can pose a dangerous safety risk to anyone who goes near it. With garage doors injuring and even killing thousands every year, you can’t be too careful. Here are five [...]

As we head into summer, it’s only natural to start thinking of home improvement projects that spruce up the exteriors of our homes. One big way to do that is to invest in a new garage door. This will not only add value to your property but the right door will complement and enhance the [...]