The Benefits of a New Garage Door Opener
Today’s garage door openers provide many advantages over their predecessors. With increased safety features, convenient add-ons and Wi-Fi connectivity, there’s never been a better time to invest in a new garage door opener. When researching your options, make sure to pay special attention to the opener’s lifting power, or horsepower ratings. While ½ HP is […]
How to Check Garage Door Balance
Proper garage door balance is vital. This will help reduce excessive wear and tear on both the garage door and garage door opener. The International Door Association (IDA) recommends testing garage door balance monthly. Identifying an Unbalanced Door Completing a visual inspection is the easiest way to ensure the door, opener, and key components are […]
What Is the Quietest Garage Door Opener?
It really is the little things in life that can make or break your day. Take, for example, your garage door opener. If your bedroom is above the garage, a noisy garage door opener may wake you, leaving you feeling sluggish the next day. Purchasing the quietest garage door opener for your home can help […]
Top 5 Reasons for Garage Door Repair
On average, the garage door is opened and closed 1,500 times a year. The problem with this is that it is often one of the last things homeowners think about when it comes to home maintenance, or for that matter, home improvement. That is, of course, until the door won’t open or close, someone crashes […]
Garage Space Saving Ideas
Do you think you don’t have enough storage in your garage? Are you unable to open the garage door and drive your vehicle(s) in at night? Make the most of your existing space with these garage space saving ideas. Except for the garage door opener, which requires professional installation, most of these garage space saving […]
Four Garage Door Materials to Consider
If you’re looking to enhance your curb appeal and increase your property value with a new door, there are many popular garage door materials to consider, including steel, wood, wood composite, and aluminum. Not only are these materials durable, but they can also easily compliment any home architecture, as well as be insulated to improve […]
What to Look for in a Garage Door Professional?
Taking up more than 30 percent of a home’s curb appeal, and weighing 150 pounds or more, the garage door is no ordinary door. That is why when it comes to something as serious as your home’s garage door, you don’t want to risk hiring the wrong company to maintain, repair or replace it. You […]
Garage Door Trends for 2018
The beginning of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your home’s curb appeal. Where better to start than with the garage door? After all, the garage door makes up a large portion of your home’s exterior design, and is often the first thing visitors see. In the Valley of […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas: Garage Edition
Smart Garage Door Opener Price Varies With a smart garage door opener, not only will their smartphone replace the garage door remote, but they’ll also be able to monitor the door from anywhere there is a data connection. They can also choose to receive alerts when the garage door is opened and/or closed, manage who […]
5 Garage Door Holiday Decorating Ideas
It’s the most wonderful time of year! The holidays are upon us, which has many homeowners pulling their holiday decorations out of storage, as well as purchasing new. When decorating your home for the holidays, the only limitations are your imagination, and commitment to outdoing your Scottsdale neighbors. Here are five garage door holiday decorating […]