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Are you wondering why you should buy strong and sturdy residential hardware for your home’s new garage door? Here are a few reasons why:
If you are intent on replacing your old garage door with the cheapest one that you can find, it is prudent to reconsider your stance. A cheap garage door is a recipe for disaster.
Garage doors are safer than they used to be, but parents should still be vigilant when their kids are in the garage.
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that you know art when you see it. Whether homeowners and businesses like it or not, Toronto’s residential garage doors and walls of businesses have become canvases for some of the most talented (and not-so-talented) graffiti artists and muralists.
A major component of an energy efficient garage is a well-insulated garage door. But are all insulated garage doors the same? Definitely not! The thermal resistance factor, R-value, of a door means little if the door isn’t equipped with effective thermal breaks and appropriate weather seals around the perimeter and between the sections of the door. Without these weatherproofing features, cold and heat can reduce the energy efficiency of the door.
Is the garage the most underrated part of your home? If you own a home without a garage, you might not know just how much value it can add. Aside from bumping up the home’s value, a garage will also prove quite useful.
Getting a gift that you know your partner will appreciate for Valentine’s Day can be difficult. Finding that perfect gift can be next to impossible. If your loved one happens to enjoy crafts, they will appreciate gifts that make it easier for them to enjoy their hobby and create fantastic results. Here are some sure-fire, last-minute gifts that your crafty partner will love.
Is your garage lacking power? Sometimes we could all do with an extra outlet or two, whether it’s to help us see what we’re doing, install a garage door opener, or for those home DIY projects. Today we’re going to show you exactly how you can rewire your garage. The process is simpler than you might think, but it still requires skill and attention to detail.
The amount of heat that leaks out of your home is directly related with the cost of keeping your home warm. Whenever any part of your house isn’t properly sealed and insulated from the effects of winter, utility bills rise. If your garage is attached to your home, check the following places to test for heat loss.
Is it time to expand your living space? Have you been torn between moving to a new home or remodeling your existing home? If this is the case, one option is to renovate your garage. If your garage isn’t getting much use, converting it can open up many possibilities for your home. A converted garage can become a guest studio, an entertainment space, a “man cave”, a home gym, a recording studio, an office and so on.