Your garage door is a big part of the overall appeal of your home. When it starts looking shabby, it is only natural to think of ways to spruce it up. Is painting your garage door a good idea? You can paint your garage door as soon as you feel it needs a new coat of paint. This is especially true for wooden doors that have dated or chipped paint, but garage doors made of … [Read more...] about Should I Paint My Garage Door?
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Is the Garage Safe in a Hurricane or Tornado?
When Hurricane Irma was bearing down on my new house, the scariest part was when they announced the tornado warning. The walls in my garage are concrete so I thought that would be the safest place in the house. Boy was I wrong. Garages are not a safe place to take shelter during a hurricane or tornado. When used correctly, hurricane rated garage doors offer … [Read more...] about Is the Garage Safe in a Hurricane or Tornado?
Garage Door Sensors: Everything You Need To Know
How Do Garage Door Opener Sensors Work? Garage door opener sensors are also called photoelectric safety sensors. They ensure that your garage door stops closing or opening when it recognizes that there's something in it's way. It's a great safety feature. If you have never looked into how this technology works, it can seem rather complicated at first … [Read more...] about Garage Door Sensors: Everything You Need To Know
How Do I Keep Leaves From Blowing Into My Garage?
There's a beautiful Red Maple tree that sits about ten feet away from my house. No matter what time of year it is, I'm always sweeping out the leaves that blow into my garage. It's worse in the fall, obviously, but this is a year round problem. The best ways I found to keep leaves from blowing into my garage involved replacing the seals on my garage door, adding a … [Read more...] about How Do I Keep Leaves From Blowing Into My Garage?
The 3 Best Garage Door Insulation Kits for 2020
Depending on where you live, the temperature in your garage can be unbearable. In winter, it can easily fall to below freezing, while summers in the south can push the temperatures over 100 degrees. A good place to start is with the biggest non-insulated surface in your home: your garage door. By itself, insulation won't make your garage warm and toasty. You'd need a … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Garage Door Insulation Kits for 2020
