Vibrant foliage, cooler weather, and pumpkin spice lattes – what’s not to love about fall? Use these four tips to freshen up your porch this fall. Then sit back, relax, and admire the colors of the season. Don’t forget a cozy throw, a good book, and a mug of your favorite fall beverage. Tip #1:…
Garage Door Opener Buying Guide
Several types of garage door openers exist today. Each with their own share of pros and cons. Choosing between them can frustrate the best of us. Prevent buying paralysis by using this garage door opener buying guide to make an informed decision. Basic Components Motor: There are two types of motors you can choose from:…
Garage Door Springs 101
Garage door operation depends on several crucial components, especially the springs, which work to lift and lower the heavy door. With a limited lifespan, measured in cycles, the springs are the most frequently replaced part on a garage door. Once they reach their breaking point, they will likely snap, rendering the door inoperable until professional repairs have…
Home Improvement for Your Garage Door
Ah, spring! The season for new beginnings has sprung. For most, the home feels like the most logical place to start, and with good reason. Improving curb appeal by cleaning or replacing the garage door; maximizing space through organization; and safeguarding your vehicle from damage can decrease costly repairs and add value to your home.…
Entry Door Smart Tech
Smart deadbolts and video doorbells are two of the best ways to keep an eye on your house. Installing smart tech on your front entry door is relatively easy. Connected technology allows you to monitor your children, package deliveries (and thieves), and visitors even when you’re at work or at an exotic resort. Make your front…
Take Back Your Garage
Follow these tips to achieve your dream of a Pinterest-worthy organized garage. Step One: Declutter The first step to organizing your garage is to take everything out of your garage – after ensuring no rain is forecasted that day. Then, sort items into three groups: sell/donate, trash, and keep. Be ruthless during this process. If you…
Must Have Gadgets for Your Garage
The garage: It’s where we park our cars and store our stuff. Garages, whether attached or detached, add a great deal of value. However, no garage is complete without its share of gadgets! Here are some must have gadgets for your garage. Smart Garage Door Opener Have you ever driven away from home wondering if…
Prepare Your Home for Winter (and the Holidays)
The holidays are less than four weeks away! While we’re sure there’s a lot to do (gifts to buy, decorations to hang, cookies to bake, etc.), it’s just as important to ready your home for the winter season as well. Having lists, such as this one, is guaranteed to help you prepare your home for…
Spooky Garage Door Halloween Decor
With Halloween just around the corner, kids both young and old fantasize about what superhero or Disney princess they will dress up as, parents are plotting how they will make their outdoor decorations come to life with minimal expense. For DIY-minded families, garage doors often become a blank slate, as they decorate it with black…
Picturesque Fall Porch Ideas
Celebrate the change of season by decorating your front porch with the colors, elements, and plants that show off fall in all its glory. Create a picturesque fall porch using the following ideas: Focus on Natural Elements Add interest to your fall porch by focusing on the differences in texture that happen when you group…