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 [...]
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 [...]
If you lift up your garage door and then let it drop, the door should rise smoothly and come to rest about three or four feet above the ground. If you struggle to lift it, or if it drops all the way to the ground, that’s a sign that it’s in need of some maintenance. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]