Your home says a lot about you; don’t let the garage door say you’re old and boring! With advancements in style, materials, and design, now is the perfect time to update your clunky, outdated garage door. Set your house apart with a customized garage door.
Now that the weather is finally warming up, you've probably got a list of "to-dos" for your home's exterior. An important part of outdoor maintenance is properly cleaning your garage door, and summer is the perfect time to do it. Regular cleaning and maintenance is crucial to preserve your garage door’s appearance and lifespan. Here’s how to clean it properly.
It’s been on your to-do list for a while, but you’re still on the fence about replacing your garage door. Obviously, the best time to replace your garage door is before an emergency occurs. If time and urgency aren’t in the equation, though, when is the best time of year to replace your garage door? For Iowa residents, there is one clear answer.
If you’ve been shopping for a new garage door, then you’ve probably noticed that there are quite a few options available to you. Before you decide on the style and color, you need to choose a material. Two of the top options on the market are fiberglass and steel. If you’re trying to decide between the two, consider our following analysis.
Winter may be over, but your garage can still be attacked by harmful elements. Spring and summer can bring scorching heat, heavy rains, and strong winds—all of which can seriously damage your garage and its contents. Fortunately, there are some ways to protect your garage from Mother Nature.
You use it every day. It protects your car; it stores your holiday decorations; it’s the grand entrance into your home. There are plenty of reasons to install a new garage door this year, but these are our top six.
You use it every day. It’s a major entrance to your home, but chances are you know very little about its background. You don’t need to be a history buff to enjoy this fun walk through time with a spotlight on the American garage door.
Some of the biggest garage door trends this year will include natural materials, bold colors, glass, and brass! We'll also be seeing even more advanced technology from companies like LiftMaster and Chamberlain as we look to the future.
If your garage door is stuck open, shut, or partway open, don’t panic. This isn’t uncommon. Several things could have happened to cause this problem. Your door could be jammed, it could have lost power, or some important component could have broken. Don’t try to operate it if something is amiss. Perform a visual inspection first to see if you can figure out what’s wrong. Here are some specific things you should look for during your investigation.
Doors by George wouldn’t exist without Wayne Dalton, so we want to share some of our history with you so you can see how we started and have grown into what we are today. Here’s a brief history lesson on how one of the leading garage door companies emerged.