The International Door Association (IDA) and the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) have designated June as Garage Door Safety Month.
The IDA and its affiliated dealers will be working to increase awareness of the possible hazards of garage doors and automatic opener systems, and the need for periodic inspection and maintenance to insure they are safe. Give your garage door a safety check to be certain it’s in proper working condition by using these ten garage door safety and security tips.
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There is more to hosting a successful garage sale than simply tossing your old stuff on the lawn. To see that your next one is profitable, here’s a simple guide to follow:
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.
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 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.
The Fall 2014 edition of DASMA’s Door & Access Systems Newsmagazine included something very special written by the editor of the magazine, Tom Wadsworth. He has spent more than 25 years researching and building the first ever comprehensive history of the American garage door industry.
Despite the fact that garages are one of the more overlooked areas of the home, the amount of warm air that escapes an unprotected garage ends up having a big effect on your utility bills.
With a seemingly never-ending stream of options, picking the right garage door for your home can be a daunting task. You want a door that’s not only safe and durable, but stylish as well. There’s a fine line between wants, needs, and practicality, and The Great Garage Door Buyers Guide is here to help!
There are a number of elements that help form the overall look and curb appeal of your home. Exterior finishing materials and landscaping are huge factors, but so is the use of colour. Even small details such as window trim colour, exterior siding (brick, vinyl, stucco, etc.) can have an impact, but the biggest consideration is almost always going to be about your garage door.
No matter where we live, we’ve all experienced a major power outage. Maybe you were returning home to a dark house after a long day at the office – or worse, from a camping trip with the kids that turned into a nightmare because of heavy rain and a thunderstorm. Maybe you were stuck inside with already bored and uncontrollable children when the outage occurred. One thing is for sure, the lack of power has consequences ranging from a minor inconvenience to your very own personal disaster.