Importance of repairing your garage door opener
A working garage door opener is the most convenient way for you to use your garage. If the opener is not working, a person may be forced to open the door manually or not use the garage door at all. A garage door opener can malfunction in many different ways. A few issues that can… Read More
New mobile app to control your garage door
Many people worry that they forgot to turn off the stove, blow out candles or shut garage doors when the leave their house. Now there is a mobile app that will help minimize those worries by allowing people to close their garage doors from their phones. The new garage doors are connected through the internet… Read More
New iPhone will be able to open garage doors and more
Apple’s new iPhone 5 is rumored to be equipped with a new operating system which will enable the phone to open garage doors, front doors, pay parking meters, and more. Though it has not be confirmed with Apple, the company has been working with near field communication since last year to have the iPhone function… Read More
Window shutters help you save money
Window shutters are known for being durable and an easy way to add curb appeal to your home, but window shutters can benefit your home in another way- by saving you money on your energy and gas bills. Austinites are all too familiar with warm weather, and a cost-efficient way to make your home energy… Read More
Common garage door repairs
Fortunately, garage door repairs are not extremely common, but when they do occur they can become very frustrating, costly, and even put your house in danger of theft. Time, wear and tear, as well as severe weather can cause damage to your garage door, so it’s important to keep it good working order. Listed below… Read More
How to protect your family from garage door injuries
It may not be something most people think of, but garage doors can pose a risk to small children. In the 1980s, dozens of children were killed when automatic garage doors crushed them. Technology has greatly decreased the number of garage door-related deaths and accidents considerably, but the threat is not completely gone. To make… Read More
One city’s unexplained remote malfunction
A mysterious garage door remote malfunction has left residents in Reading, Pennsylvania baffled. For two-three weeks last month, dozens of residents’ garage door openers stopped working. One man said that he would have to be inches from his garage door for the remote to work. People all over the city with different brands experienced problems… Read More
Which gate is right for you
Gates are a great way to add curb appeal, protect your house, and help block out noise from the street. They can come in variety of designs and are usually made from wood or iron. Which type of material is best for you and your home? Wooden gates are usually made from hard wood or… Read More
Insulated vs. uninsulated garage doors
Insulated garage doors keeps the inside temperate warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but does that mean they are right for you? Many experts agree that if you live in areas that have extreme hot or cold weather and/or have an attached garage, an insulated garage door is best. Insulated garage doors… Read More
New garage doors are one of the best ways to add value
According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, new garage doors can recoup 84% of their cost. That’s more than 69% recoup on kitchen makeovers and 64% on bathroom remodels. Most garage doors take up nearly two-thirds of a home’s curbside view. Garage door repairs or replacements are one of the cheapest ways to upgrade… Read More