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Overhead vs. Wall Mount Garage Door Openers

If you haven’t shopped for a new garage door opener in a while, you may find your replacement options are much more complex than you remember. While a garage door opener is primarily responsible for effectively raising and lowering your garage door as commanded, many modern options are available in several drive dupes, featuring advanced capabilities. When choosing a new garage door for your Toledo, OH, home, it’s best to consider your short and long-term needs, finding a model that exceeds your overall performance expectations. (more…) Read more

What Is Garage Door R-Value?

When exploring your wide variety of garage door replacement options, you’ll come across several items to consider, including design styles, materials and also R-Value. But what exactly is an R-value, and is this feature something that could actually benefit your home and daily lifestyle? If you avoid going out to your garage due to extreme temperature fluctuations, then you may benefit from upgrading to an insulated garage door with a high R-value. R-value helps determine the effectiveness of added garage door insulation, giving your home improved overall energy efficiency and performance. (more…) Read more

What Is a Jackshaft Garage Door Opener?

When it’s time to replace your garage door, not only will you be responsible for selecting a new door with superior upgrades and modern finishes, but you’ll need to optimize the performance of your new door with an updated garage door opener. With the latest industry advancements, there’s a wide variety of new opener models available in several styles — homeowners should understand all the different types and how each can benefit your home and long-term functionality expectations. Over the past few years, jackshaft openers have increased in popularity for many homeowners. Traditionally common in commercial settings, jackshaft openers feature improved performance and streamlined features for exceptional residential use. Read more

Tips to Make Your Garage Door More Secure

Tips to Make Your Garage Door More Secure A garage is a helpful addition to any home. Homeowners across the country use their garage as the primary entry point into the house, a place to park their cars, a home gym, a workshop, and many other things. It's a beneficial extra space where you may store many valuable belongings like tools, car parts, and other personal items. While you want your garage to look flawless from the outside, it must also operate effectively and be secure. Installing a garage door that improves curb appeal and has a garage door opener and other security methods wil... Read more

Common Garage Door Sizes for Homes in Ohio and Michigan

Buying a new garage door for your home is a fast and affordable way to spruce up your home’s exterior. Most garage doors have a lifespan of approximately 20 years, so many homeowners only buy an updated garage door once or twice in their lifetimes. When selecting a garage door replacement, it’s important to find the ideal blend of performance, style and durability. As you explore your garage door replacement options, finding attractive, modern designs and sturdy materials is important, but it’s also crucial to understand different garage door sizes and which one is the most appropriate for your home. Read more

Benefits of Smart Garage Door Openers

Benefits of Smart Garage Door Openers With advanced and evolving technology, so many aspects of your home are more streamlined, secure and accessible than ever, from your doorbell and thermostats to your indoor lights. Now, with the latest smart garage door opener models, you can also easily monitor and control your garage door from anywhere in the world from your smartphone. Smart garage door openers can do so much more than simply raise and lower your garage door using a remote like many dated models. While standard opener machines offer reliable operations, the added benefits of ... Read more

Is a Storm Door Necessary?

Is a Storm Door Necessary? You’ve probably seen a storm door before. Many of our grandparents used them in their homes. But the storm doors available today are much improved. They are most definitely not your grandparents’ storm doors. While today’s storm doors resemble those of yesteryear in many ways, improvements in technology and design mean today’s storm doors offer a multitude of benefits for any homeowner. Read more

Buyer Guide for Wood-Look (Faux Wood) Garage Doors

Wood-Look Garage Door Buying Guide Few materials provide the warmth, elegance and sophistication of wood. It has been a common building material for hundreds of years and remains an immensely popular option for homeowners today. It is also one the most coveted materials for garage doors, as it provides a classic look and often blends well with rest of the home's facade. Although highly coveted, wood is also one of the most expensive building materials and, therefore, an unfeasible option for many homeowners. Luckily, faux wood garage doors, a more affordable product that mimics the appeara... Read more

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