We use our garage doors every day, but we rarely take the time to examine and inspect their condition and performance. Since garage door torsion springs lift and hold an enormous amount of weight, it’s important to schedule regular inspections and maintenance so that issues are caught early. Below are some common signs that your garage [...]
Garages are designed to house our cars, but they usually end up holding much, much more. Tools, hardware, toys, exercise equipment, boxes of old clothes, books—anything that we don’t have a place for, but are reluctant to throw out, seems to end up in the garage. If your hoard of garage stuff is becoming so [...]
Hurricane season runs from June to November, but it peaks in August and September. Some of the costliest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.—Katrina, Harvey, and Andrew—were all August hurricanes. With that in mind, here are some ways to reinforce your home and garage door for the upcoming summer storms. If you need help upgrading [...]
Even if you’re a seasoned DIY-er, there are some home repair jobs that just aren’t worth the time, money, or risk. Below are some home maintenance jobs which require a trained professional. Major Electrical Work Depending on your skill and experience, it might be o.k. to try a small electrical project, like hooking up a [...]
Now that you’ve read about the benefits of metal garage doors, you might be wondering which is the better garage door material option: steel, or aluminum? The answer depends on your home’s style, needs, and budget. Here are some tips on choosing between steel and aluminum for your new garage door from our Cary, NC [...]
Your garage door takes up a significant portion of your home’s exterior, so giving it a fresh coat of paint is a great, low-cost way to dramatically improve your home’s appearance. Once you’ve decided on a color for your new garage door, roll up your sleeves and get painting with this handy guide. Step 1: [...]
Your garage door takes up a great percentage of your home’s exterior, so it makes sense to go a little above-and-beyond when considering its appearance. If you’re looking for custom garage doors in Cary NC, here are some out-of-the-box garage door options that are far from cookie cutter. Glass Aluminum-Frame Garage Doors Glass aluminum-frame garage [...]
If you are considering a new garage door installation, you may be wondering which type of steel garage door you should get—single layer, double layer, or triple layer. All three options have various advantages and disadvantages, depending on what your needs are in terms of safety, insulation, and durability. While we typically discourage our clients [...]
If you are looking for a new garage door that is sturdy, durable, and energy-efficient, a triple layer garage door is your best bet. Below are some of the reasons why we highly recommend triple layer garage doors for our customers. Strength Out of all three garage door layer options, triple layer models are the [...]
In our previous post, we discussed some key tips to follow when it comes to selecting the color for your new garage door. Among them was the suggestion to choose a shade that complements your house’s color. Below are tips for color complementing a white, gray or brick house. Best Garage Door Colors for a [...]