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…
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…
Replacing or fixing your garage door can come up for a variety of reasons, some including: It gets stuck open or shut It’s slow to open/close It's misaligned It’s been damaged It’s noisy There are so many forums on the internet discussing whether or not you should install your garage door yourself. The short answer is…
Power outages happen…along with misplaced garage door remotes! Summer storms brew and lightning strikes or maybe an unfortunate accident wipes out a power line or transformer. Perhaps, your spouse or teenager drove the vehicle last and now your precious garage door remote is MIA! So what happens when you discover you have to open your…
While the average garage door today can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years, it is still necessary to perform regular garage door maintenance just as you would on any other major appliance of home equipment. Performing regular maintenance will help to maintain its suggested lifespan and the overall reliability of the garage door. During…
Is your garage door starting to rust? Seeing the early signs of a rusting garage door can be frustrating for any homeowner. If you’re wondering “why does a garage door rust?” or “how do I remove rust from my garage door?” keep reading! The team at Alpha has compiled answers to a few frequently asked…