You pull into your driveway after a very long day to discover your garage door refuses to open—again. Because you know repeated breakdowns probably aren’t a good sign, after several failed attempts, you accept the fact that your door has finally breathed its last. Or has it? Before saying goodbye forever, use our checklist to see if it’s really gone for good.

Iowa summers can be hot, hot, hot. Without the use of air conditioning, the temperature of your garage is likely to rise well beyond a comfortable level. If you use your garage as a space for working on projects or if you're trying to make your home more energy efficient, this can be a real hindrance. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to lessen the effects summer has on the temperature of your garage. Here's how to keep your garage cool during the hot Iowa summer. 

Modern technology allows you to open your garage door with the click of a button—until the battery dies! If you need to replace your garage door remote battery, never fear. With a few simple steps, you'll have your system back to normal and ready to use. Here's how to replace your garage door remote battery. 

Between the DIY Network, HGTV, and the thousands of how-to articles on the internet, it can be easy to develop a can-do mentality in regard to your home maintenance and improvement projects. While there are plenty of things on your to-do list that are certainly manageable without the help of a professional, installing a garage door simply is not one of them. Here’s why you should have a professional install your garage door. 

When you open or close your garage door, it shouldn’t sound like a motorcycle rally. A properly operating garage door systems should be relatively quiet and smooth. Over time, the wear and tear of cycling can result in a fairly noisy system. Here’s what you can do to keep your garage door quiet. 

Nowadays, garage doors are a common part of everyday life. Unfortunately, proper garage door care isn’t quite as common. Whether from misinformation or negligence, homeowners are making some pretty major mistakes when it comes to their garage doors. Here’s what you need to know about garage door mistakes people often make and how you can avoid making them yourself. 

The garage door is likely one of the first things you see when looking at your home's exterior. It not only makes an impact on the appearance of your house, but it also plays a pretty significant role in your everyday routine. For these reasons and more, choosing a garage door can be a bit of a daunting task. Follow this step-by-step guide to help you make the right decision for your home. 

With spring just around the corner, you’ve likely started your yearly deep-cleaning regimen. While you’re on a roll, take your efforts out to the garage. A little bit of maintenance and TLC can go a long way, and given that you’re using your garage on a daily basis, it’s definitely worth your time. 

You’ve been putting it off for a while, but you can’t ignore it any longer. Between the obnoxious clanking and unreliable service, your garage door system has been sending warning signs for quite some time, and you just can’t put it off any longer. If you’ve noticed any of the following, it’s time to replace your garage door system. 

You use your garage door every day. To keep it in working order and get the most out of your system, you’ll need to implement regular maintenance practices. By investing a little time and effort each month, you’ll extend the lifespan of your garage door system and reduce the risk of any major malfunctions. Here’s your guide to monthly garage door maintenance.