Why You Should Reprogram a Garage Door Remote
Automatic doors and garage door remotes are great conveniences that make life simpler. Who wants to get out of the car, run through the weather and mess with a manual door? But besides homeowners, there’s another group that enjoys easy access to a home garage. Yes, you guessed it. We’re talking about thieves.
Will Insurance Pay if Someone Crashes into My Garage Door
Do you know what to do if a car crashes into your house, damaging your garage door? Do the rules of the road apply? Or, does your homeowner’s policy come into play. The answer is both, depending on the circumstances and your respective policies’ fine print. Let’s dive into the details and play the “What […]
How to Use a Garage Door as a Movie Screen
Want to host an outdoor movie night this summer? Showing a movie under the stars is a great family activity or main event for a kids’ slumber party. License: Creative Commons image source Kits for an outdoor cinema, including an inflatable screen, are pricey. Since an alfresco flick may be a once-a-year event, why break […]
Summer Maintenance for Your Garage Door
On average a garage door lasts 20 years. But it will only be reliable if it is well maintained. While the weather is warm and the days are long, add summer maintenance for your garage door to your to-do list. What should your list include? Check out our summer maintenance tips: Tip #1: Give Your […]
How Big Is a Garage Door?
Garage doors are built to standard dimensions. Choose a garage door based on the size of your garage and vehicles. Here’s a run through of some of the most common sizes for garage doors. Single-Car Garage Door Sizes Standard sizes for a single-car garage vary by width. You can buy a door that’s 8, 9 […]
How to Install a Garage-Door Seal
Installing a garage-door seal is a big job. It requires know-how and attention to detail. Having a good garage-door seal keeps warm or cold air from flowing freely into the garage. Rodents and dirt have free range when a garage-door seal is broken. If a garage is attached to the house, a well-insulated and sealed […]
Garage Workshop Essentials
A home garage workshop is a great place to work on hobbies, home-improvement projects, or even run a business. It doesn’t take a lot of room or cash to set up a sweet space you can call your own. A good workshop has certain essential features: security, space, lighting, and organization. Secure Valuables in a […]
Planning a Garage Addition
Are you planning a garage addition? Constructing a garage adds resale value to your home. It can boost the asking price of a house by 13 percent, according to a Florida State University study cited by bankrate.com. The cost of building an attached garage runs from about 7,000 to 30,000 dollars, according to fixr.com. A […]
Why Does My Garage Door Leak?
Is water seeping under your garage door and pooling on the floor? A garage door leak can be caused by a faulty seal, gaps in the concrete floor, clogged gutters or poor drainage. Let’s take a look at some possible causes and remedies for water in the garage.
How to Paint a Concrete Garage Floor
Want to paint a concrete garage floor? It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive project. A smooth coat of color makes the garage look great. Concrete paint comes in both latex and epoxy formulas. One-part epoxy paint is a good choice because it resists mold, mildew, and stains. Epoxy-based paint tends to last longer than latex […]