You would think that parking your car in your garage would be easy. After all, you have a lot more room to maneuver than you often do in crowded parking garages and parking lots! Unfortunately, sliding your car into the perfect space in the garage isn't always as easy as it sounds. If you use your garage for storage, you may find that space disappears fast, leaving you with a thin margin of error. Suddenly, you're trying to slide your car into precisely the right spot every time--and before you know it, both your car and your garage are picking [...]

With the holidays arriving fast, you want your home decked out to look merry and bright--and that includes your garage door. It's a big, open canvas that can be treated to a variety of decorating styles that will help it to stand out from the other homes around you. Decorating your garage doors for the holidays will bring out the holiday spirit in your home as nothing else can, tying together the rest of your decorations and making your home one of the merriest places on the block. In many cases, when people decide to decorate their homes for the [...]

Few people care about garage door springs, but knowing a bit about them can help you choose the right type for your home or business. The first thing to know is that garage door springs are incredibly tightly wound, creating a lot of torque. Experienced technicians have sustained injury dealing with garage door springs, so know that tampering with them can have dire, painful consequences. Always be safe; wear goggles, pay attention, and keep your face and loose clothing away from active parts. There are two major types of garage door springs. Extension Springs Sectional extension springs stretch along a [...]

When it comes to picking out a garage door opener for your home, you may be overwhelmed with the selections available. All garage door openers allow you to open your garage with the press of a button, and add safety and security features that beat out manual garage doors any day. The subtle differences in garage door type and features are what can make this decision somewhat difficult, but this buyer’s guide should help simplify the decision-making process considerably. We’ll talk about the types of garage door openers available, opening speeds, noise levels, and safety and remote access features, so [...]

As the weather warms up and sunlight spills into your home, the need for spring cleaning is in the air. Do toys and junk come tumbling out when you open your garage door?  Make a real impact this season by cleaning and organizing your garage, turning it back into a storehouse for your vehicle. The steps below will help you and your family turn your garage into a dynamic organized space for your car and tools, and maybe even some storage for last season’s apparel. Separate….SEPARATE! To declutter your garage, first you must separate items most important to you and [...]