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The cold winter months are behind us and summer is quickly approaching. So the time is just right to start on some garage door maintenance. Winter’s icy conditions and cold weather can be tough on garage doors, so some repairs and touch ups may be needed. And the inside of the garage will need some maintenance done as well. You may think your garage door and door opener look fine. But checking the parts, cleaning and repairing any damage can save you a lot of money later on. Here are some general tips to keep your garage door in top shape for the summer months.
For most of us, our garages generally serve about three purposes. For one, it’s a place to store our cars. Secondly, it’s where we keep our tools, lawnmowers, and gardening equipment. And third, it’s where we keep a lot of our extra stuff. Whether you use your garage, closets, basement, or other areas of your home for storage, it can be hard to keep everything organized and free of clutter.
Your garage door is the largest moving part of your home. It certainly is not a child’s toy. It is built to keep you and your entire family safe.
Lately, there has been a shift in people’s mindset, with more attention to “green” or eco-friendly products. If you are asking yourself, can a garage door be green? The answer is “Yes!”
It’s very easy to take a garage door for granted. However, they are actually very useful and valuable parts of a home. They provide curb appeal, increase the value of your property, and of course, provide utility. Garage doors have intricate systems that allow them to do their work quietly in the background. When you find yourself regularly hearing unpleasant noises coming from your garage door, you know something is not quite right. In fact, it might be time to service, upgrade, or replace that door. Additionally, the garage door might be missing safety features. These become critical when you have young ones running around. Here are some helpful tips to help you decide if it’s time for a new garage door.
Spring is here! And with the end of the long, cold winter comes the excitement to finally reclaim the areas of your home that have simply been left alone in exchange for a warm spot near the fireplace. With spring comes the annual ritual of spring cleaning. When it’s time to start this activity, you are going to want to make sure that you are not ignoring your garage. In fact, since the garage is generally the place that gets the most cluttered, it might just be the perfect place to start! This way, you will get the hardest part out of the way and you will be motivated to move on to cleaning up the rest of your home and yard.
Many of the biggest names in the home industry have created must-visit websites that include everything a home improvement, DIY, or home decor enthusiast could ever ask for. Whether you’re looking for quick project ideas, design inspiration, professional & expert help or you just want to stay up to date on current trends, you can’t go wrong with any of the websites collected in the list below. Here are 17 of the top home industry websites.
If you have an older garage door, do you wonder what needs to be checked regularly to make sure it stays in good working order? Here is a list that explains the four main steps to ensuring your garage door continues to open and close without hassle, so it will work properly when you need it the most.
Are you at the end of your rope due to the squeaking, rattling and grinding of your garage door? What’s more, that noisy garage door may not help your relations with the other members of your family or nearby neighbors, especially if you leave for work early in the morning. Fortunately, many noisy garage doors can be silenced with just a few quick fixes and regular maintenance checks. You can even do a few yourself!
It’s almost spring time, and Garaga is welcoming the new season with its annual “My Dream Garage” contest for Canadian homeowners! If you are interested in replacing your garage door with one of Garaga’s quality models, this free contest is your perfect opportunity.