Technology has made our lives dramatically more efficient and convenient over the past few years and your garage is no exception. Energy-efficient garage doors, light fixtures, and even power tools have all been developed and improved upon. We touch on one of those, in particular, garage doors and their value. But why should you go…
One of the things you wouldn’t necessarily expect to be innovated on but has been are garage doors. No longer are you limited to just a few garage door opener types to choose from. There’s a wide selection available, but typically they fall into three main categories: standard, jackshaft and direct-drive, and DC-powered. We discuss…
It’s not exactly fun to try and open (or fix) a garage door without power, but are manual garage doors themselves all that bad? A garage door serves an important function to securely keep your home and often vehicle locked away. Whether you choose a manual or electric one, each has its own benefits and…
When you invest in a home it’s likely one of the largest investments you will ever make. However, taking care of your home doesn’t end with your purchase of it. To increase your home’s investment value you’ll need to improve various elements. Garage doors are one such way. Using faux wood garage doors and other varieties of garage doors can made a large…
Your home’s garage door can either be an accent piece or an eyesore depending on how well the colours match your house. This is true of all garage doors, no matter the width of your garage door thickness. So how do you solve this problem? Painting it of course! Below are the key steps you…
If the inside of your garage is looking more like a pawn shop someone abandoned it’s time to do some cleaning. But where do you start? How do you start? Luckily, cleaning your garage isn’t much different than cleaning the rest of your house. Add a garage floor drain and follow our simple tips and you’re sure to actually have space for…
Your garage often isn’t the first area of your home you consider improving, but there are some notable quality-of-life improvements you can make by selecting one of the many garage opener types. It’s nice to come home at the end of a long day and park your car in your garage easily and quickly which is…
It’s not uncommon considering the amount of daily use it gets for your garage door to need maintenance or repair. Different types of issues can arise from parts like the springs or the electrical system. For instance, your garage door won’t open manually, or it gets stuck open and won’t close. If you don’t feel confident in repairing your garage door opener there…
While you might think your home is fairly energy efficient you might not realize all the areas it could be improved further. By improving your home’s energy efficiency you not only save money on utilities, but also contribute to reducing your environmental impact on the planet. Even something as simple as installing more energy efficient garage doors can…
Energy-efficient garage doors that minimize heat loss have become quite a rage these days. These doors are available in different styles and sizes. Further, it is also possible to obtain them in varying designs and materials, a factor that has contributed significantly to the popularity of these doors. If you have been thinking of installing…