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When I started focusing on making my home more beautiful, I realized that there were a few issues I needed to resolve as soon as possible. One of them was my unsightly garage door. It was faded and barely working, so I called in a repair crew to help me out. They were really incredible to work with, and they talked with me about all of my options before we got started. Within a few days, my old garage door was gone and my new one was working perfectly. My home looked a lot more beautiful, and I was really pleased with the functionality of the new version. Check out this blog for great information on garage doors.

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Building A New House? Two Tips To Help You Select The Right Garage Door
One of the most exciting aspects of building a brand new house is having the ability to choose all of the different features that will go into it.  You get your picks in nearly every part of the construction, from what type of flooring you have, the siding material selection and even the kitchen appliances.  However, while all of the aforementioned items are certainly high on the list of importance, there's another crucial piece that you have to select as well:  The garage door.

Repair A Metal Garage Door That Has Holes And Rust Spots On Its Exterior
If your garage's metal door has small holes and rust spots on its exterior, repair the door's surface by completing the following steps. Afterward, apply a coat of rust inhibiting sealer to the metal to protect it from further damage. Supplies a metal cleaning agent long-handled scrub brush water hose epoxy metal repair putty putty knife power sander high grit sandpaper rust dissolving gel paintbrush vinyl drop cloths masking tape can of rust inhibiting sealer mixing stick paint tray paint roller and frame roller extension handle Clean The Door's Exterior And Fill Holes

Separate But Equal - 4 Tips For Designing The Perfect Detached Garage
Adding a detached garage to your home gives you a chance to add space to the layout and help ensure that both you and potential buyers love the home. But, creating the right look and feel to your garage while marrying it to the house takes a bit of planning ahead. Here are 4 key aspects to building the right way. Don't Let it Detract Generally, a detached garage should sit back from the front entrance and street so as to avoid overpowering the home itself.

Is It Time For A New Garage Door?
Your home's garage door should last a very long time, but if it's been a very long time already, you may have to do some deep thinking about the future of that door. Obviously, if the door is still in good shape and working well, you can keep repairing most problems that occur. But if the door has been having more and more issues, it may be time to replace it.

Top 3 Possible Garage Door Repairs
Do you have a garage door that no longer works the way that it should? Are you thinking about trying to take care of the repair on your own? While there are many home repairs that you may be able to accomplish, fixing your damaged garage door may not be one of those things. Repairing a garage door can be dangerous for a variety of reasons and is best left to a professional.

Should You Change Your Garage Door Springs?
Of all the components of your garage door, the springs are one of the most reliable. The springs can break, but they have a long lifespan, which means that the need for repairs is less than other parts of the door. When the springs break though, it is not just a mechanical issue, but a safety issue. If your springs are damaged, here is what you need to know.   What Happens When the Springs Break?

3 Important Reasons To Hire A Professional For Your Garage Door Installation
Have you nearly finished building a garage addition to your home? Are you considering tackling the final part, the installation of the garage door, on your own? Although you may well have had a hand in the actual building of your garage, the door itself is another matter. It can be tempting to try to finish the door installation yourself so that you can brag to other people that you built the whole thing on your own.

Should You Repair Your Own Garage Door?
Garage door repair is something that experienced DIYers may try to tackle. Sometimes it can be a great idea that saves you money. And other times, you could end up damaging an expensive and potentially dangerous component of your home. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you attempt garage door repair on your own. Are You Sure of the Problem? Many different issues can go into garage door malfunctions.

Why Does The Garage Door Close Part Of The Way And Then Re-Open?
The garage door has special equipment which helps prevent injury if it is not functioning correctly. Its safety features can be triggered, which could be causing the door to travel up and down when you don't believe you have triggered the mechanisms. Check Yourself If you have a problem with the door going up and down and it is unexplained, you and your family should take extra care when you are around the unit.