Garage floors need to be tough. They have to store cars and heavy-duty machinery, and withstand leaks and spills from oil and other chemicals. Nevertheless, when it comes to garage flooring options, you aren’t just stuck with bare concrete. There are many garage flooring materials available on today’s market that can withstand some wear-and-tear and [...]
Your garage takes up a significant portion of your house’s real estate, so selecting a good garage door color is actually an important task—the color you end up choosing will have a big impact on your home’s overall curb appeal. Here are some tips on selecting a good garage door color from our Apex garage [...]
The trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and there’s a warm breeze in the air. We’ve officially made it to spring, which means now’s the perfect time to tidy up and repair the damage from winter storms! Below are some essential home improvement projects that can give your home a big boost in curb appeal. [...]
Back in November, we wrote about how to keep your pipes from freezing this winter. But if all the holiday hustle and bustle made home maintenance slip your mind, you might now be dealing with frozen pipes—and you’ll need to act quickly to minimize the damage and cost of repairs. Keep reading to learn how. [...]
For so many of us, the garage isn’t just a place to store a car—it’s also where we take our messiest, noisiest jobs so as not to mess up the rest of the house (and irritate the rest of the household.) Whether you use your garage as a workshop, or simply want those dreaded cold [...]
Like any hardcore fans, "car people" almost have their own language. And if you do not speak that language, buying a gift for them can become tricky. If this describes your current situation, don’t worry—All American Overhead Garage has you covered. Keep reading for great gift ideas that will delight the car lover in your [...]
Freezing temperatures don’t occur often in here in Apex, but they do occur—and perhaps that very same scarcity is what makes them so costly to our warmth-accustomed residents. When pipes burst during unexpectedly frigid weather, the resulting water damage can easily cost thousands. Below are some easy, inexpensive ways to keep your water running and [...]
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 [...]
With winter fast approaching, performing a few preventative maintenance tasks can help keep your garage door running smoothly all season long. If you need help with garage door repair, maintenance, or installation, call All American Overhead Garage Doors today. Lubricate All Metal Moving Parts Cold weather and moisture can cause your garage door’s rollers, tracks, [...]
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 [...]