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Have you ever stopped to look at your garage doors? Although most people don't think twice about how they appear, the fact of the matter is that garage doors can take up quite a decent amount of outdoors space, making your home look terrible. I took a good, hard look at my garage doors a few weeks back, and then I started making some changes that helped them to look better alongside the rest of my home. Read this blog to understand how to use your garage doors to improve the outer appearance of your home. After all, every detail counts.

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2018

4 Common Issues That Lead To Garage Door Spring Failure
Of all the items that could possibly fail on your garage door, the springs rank as one of the most common. It's not unusual for garage door springs to catastrophically fail without warning. Such a failure not only renders your garage door unusable until it's properly repaired, but it also puts you and others in your home in danger. If you're wondering what causes your garage door springs to fail prematurely, read on.

Garage Getting Old? 2 Tips On How You Can Make The Garage Look Better And Last Longer
If you have had your garage for some time and it is looking old, there are many things you can do to make it look new again. There are also things you can do to help the garage last longer. Below are two of these things to help you get started. 1. Make Repairs Before you do anything, you need to make any needed repairs. First inspect the exterior walls to look for cracks.

How To Keep Your New Garage Door Looking New
Once you get your new garage door installed, you want to do all that you can to keep it looking as good as it did the day it was hung. If you are looking for how to keep your garage door looking new, keep on reading. Here, you'll find a few tips that will help you do just that. Clear Away Vegetation There should be no vegetation anywhere around your garage door.

Garage Door Information New Homeowners Should Know
Owning an automatic garage door can greatly reduce the inconvenience of needing to open and close the garage door. However, those that are new to owning a home with this type of amenity may not fully understand what they should expect from these devices or the type of maintenance and repairs that may be needed. It Is Possible To Only Replace The Door's Opener The garage door opener is one of the most complicated parts of these systems.

Are You Getting Your Garage In Shape?
Are you downright embarrassed for friends and extended family members to even see your garage? Perhaps you'd like to blame the mess in your garage on your kids, because they leave sports equipment on the ground of your garage. Or, it might be that your spouse has decided the garage is actually a storage area, with things like boxes of holiday decorations stacked on the ground. Or, you might look at the garage and realize that, unfortunately, it is you yourself who has created a mess in your garage.

Translating What You Garage Door Is Saying When It Starts Talking
It's normal for garage doors to make some noise when they open and close, particularly if they've been operating for a long time. However, certain sounds indicate there is a problem with the door. The trick is to decipher what those sounds mean, so you can get the problem fixed. Here are some common noises broken garage doors make and what they may signify so that you know when to get garage door repairs.

3 Reasons To Install A Pass-Through Door In Your Home's Garage
While most common in industrial applications, pass-through doors are being installed more frequently in residential garage doors. A pass-through door (sometimes called a pedestrian door) is simply a normal human-sized door installed in your garage door that allows you to access it without the need to fully open or close the garage door. Below are three good reasons to consider installing a pass-through door in your garage. 1. Increases Energy Efficiency With a Smaller Door Footprint

Having Garage Door Problems? Upgrade And Improve Now
If the garage door on your home isn't opening and closing like it should, and it also doesn't look very nice, it's time to spend the money to have the door replaced. Not only do you want to have the door replaced, but you also need to upgrade and update your garage door opening system. Talk with an overhead door company in your area about the different options to fit your garage and to replace your door, and ask them questions about the following things.

3 Factors To Consider When Building An Extra Garage
An extra garage space can be beneficial in many ways. Not only will it create more storage space, but it can also create a space for specific needs, such as hobbies or a business. A cluttered garage space can increase your risk of fires and dangerous accidents, so adding an extra garage to free up space in your main garage can also protect your home's structure and your health. Of course, this new building is an investment so making sure it is designed in the best manner possible is smart.

Signs Your Old Wooden Garage Door Needs To Be Replaced
If your garage has an old wooden door, you may wonder if it may be time to finally replace it with a newer one. If so, look for the following signs that your old garage door needs to be replaced. Cracks in the Wood  Over time, the wood in your garage door is subjected to the stress of moving up and down, as well as from wind and impact from knocking into it or even bumping it with your car's bumper.

3 Ways To Accentuate Your New Garage Doors
If you have recently decided that you need to spruce up the exterior of your home, then you may have already invested in a new residential garage door installation. A new garage door (especially if your garage is on the front of your home) will really bring the exterior of your house to life and make it look more modern and up to date. Whether you went with a traditional style or something a little more modern, here are a few ways that you can accentuate your new garage doors and make them look even better.

Why It Pays To Be Prepared For A Garage Door Installation Or Repair Job
Whether you're planning a new garage door installation effort or to have some repairs done, having your location prepared will make everything go more smoothly. Once you've lined up a contractor to tackle a project, try to address these four potential issues before they show up. Clear Out Any Vehicles Moving vehicles out of and away from the garage will make like a lot easier for the folks doing the work on your garage doors.

Getting A New Garage Door? Tips To Make It More Secure
If you're getting a new garage door, one of your concerns may be how you can make it more secure. While it's easy to assume that the garage is safe when the door is down, that is not always the case. Here are some tips that you can use to ensure that nobody can get in without your permission. Don't Leave The Opener In Your Vehicle If you have a one car garage with other cars that park outside of it, you run the risk of someone easily breaking into your garage in a way that you wouldn't suspect.

Make The Switch To Hydraulic Hangar Doors
Air travel has reduced the amount of time it takes to trek great distances. Airplanes are valuable pieces of equipment that need to be protected in order to ensure their structural integrity. Most people park their private planes in hangars while they are not in use. A hangar is essentially a large garage that can safely house an aircraft. The type of door that is installed on your hangar can have a significant impact on the accessibility and convenience of the space.

2 Tips To Make Your Garage Door Less Noisy
Your garage door opens using an automatic system that will make some noise from time to time. Unfortunately, excessively loud noises could be sign that the door or opener system is malfunctioning. Without addressing the issues, your door can become a dangerous part of your home, failing to open and close properly, which can injure your children, pets, and even belongings. Here are a few simple tips to help reduce the noise of your garage door while ensuring it is working safely.

Vinyl And Aluminum Garage Panels
Do you have a garage that faces the curb? Is it the closest thing to the street? If so, the garage doors can be one of the most prevalent and visible design aspects on the exterior of your home. Even though there are a lot of other exterior remodels that are more popular than garage replacement (like windows, roof, and siding) it is hard to argue against the utility of garage door replacement.