If you’re trying to sell a house in Raleigh, Cary, or Apex, you’ve got some stiff competition. True, more and more professionals are flocking here to put down roots; but the booming real estate market means there are plenty of options for them to choose from. Not to worry: the following home upgrades, while not [...]
When it comes to garage door materials, nothing comes close to the timeless beauty of real wood. However, wooden garage doors also come with a lot of problems, not to mention a high price tag. A wooden garage door is more likely to mold, warp, and decay over time, and will require about as much [...]
You probably already know that an insulated garage door can keep your home from leaching heat—but did you know that it can also keep your AC from escaping, too? Here’s how to insulate your garage door so that your energy bill stays low this summer. Types of garage door insulation If you don’t own a [...]
Before people drove cars and parked them in garages, they rode in carriages and parked them in carriage houses. The horses and carriages might be gone, but one thing still remains from this more stately era: carriage house garage doors. These beautiful garage doors are one of the most classic and aesthetically pleasing garage door [...]
By locking up your car, you can also keep your house safe. That’s the message from the High Point NC Police Department, who recently alerted the public that thieves have been stealing garage door openers from unlocked cars, then using them to break into the house at a later time. Police cautioned homeowners to always [...]
In our previous post, we took a look at home repair jobs that are too risky, too expensive, or too time-consuming to tackle yourself. Turns out, there were too many to list in one blog! Below are even more home repair jobs that are best left to the pros. Driveway Repaving Driveway repaving can be [...]
Garage doors go almost unnoticed in the scheme of a property. But that device does impact the appeal. Besides performing its function, the doors should complement the décor. Garage doors come in varying styles to match aesthetics. You want to pick one that enhances the property. Here's your local Raleigh garage door installer with a [...]
The door on your garage takes up a considerable amount of real estate, so its color makes a big difference in the curb appeal—and overall attractiveness—of your home. Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting a garage door color. Decide If You Want to Highlight or Hide Do you want the door [...]
In our last post, we discussed a variety of garage door materials that will make your home look presentable and well-kept. But there’s one type of garage door that’s more beautiful than all the rest, which is why we are devoting today’s post to it and it alone. Read on to learn why a full-view [...]
A broken garage door isn’t just an irritant—it’s also a safety hazard. According the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 20,000 garage door accidents occur every year, the majority of them involving children. Below, learn more about the hazards of a broken garage door, and why it’s a good idea to invest in garage door [...]