Choosing a new garage door can often be a bit complicated due to the many different types of doors that are available. Things are made even more difficult when you consider that all of them have their own unique set of benefits. Listed below are just three great garage door options that you should consider. Steel Steel is a great choice for a garage door because the steel will make the door extremely durable. [Read More]

You might think your garage door opener's getting a good workout, but it's your torsion springs that actually do all of the heavy lifting. Unfortunately, there are many ways that a typical torsion spring can fail unexpectedly. The following takes a look at 5 common reasons for sudden garage door failure. 1. Wear and Tear This is probably the biggest reason why garage door torsion springs typically fail. Most torsion springs are designed to last between 15,000 and 20,000 cycles, depending on how often you open and close your garage door. [Read More]

Most homeowners treat their garage like an extension of their home. Inside can be found valuables ranging from expensive tools to furniture, and everything in between. Plus, most garages have an entryway into the home that may not be all that secure. If something happens and your garage door stops working and is stuck open, it can leave you pretty vulnerable. Even though a repair professional will usually get to you pretty quick, it may be a day or two before you can get your door working again. [Read More]

Most garage doors have that monotonous, industrial look and feel to them. They're just plain and simple. They are something that can get really old looking at every single day, especially if you use your garage as your home's primary entrance. However, it doesn't have to be this way. You can upgrade the look and feel of your garage door with one simple feature: windows. Read on to learn more. [Read More]