You just get back from driving to the grocery store and you realize that the garage door remote isn’t where its suppose to be. Panic sets in… Currently, in the US, even though burglaries have been minimal, the average amount of money stolen has gone up. Illegally entering someone’s home by stealing garage door opener remotes […]
It’s almost that time of year, when we see zombies and minions coming down the road for what we call tricks or treating. Help make this years holiday more memorable by customizing your garage door for the enjoyment of those little’s coming around getting treats. A good portion of the neighborhood put up Halloween decorations, but did you […]
Protect Your Garage From Winter Despite the fact that garages are one of the more overlooked areas of the home, the amount of warm air that escapes an unprotected garage ends up having a big effect on your utility bills. If you store machinery and other items in the garage, they may get damaged from […]
Take a look around and you’ll notice that a garage door located on the front of a home takes up from 20 to 40% of the façade. House hunters often notice the garage door first when shopping for a new residence. Here are the benefits of changing or upgrading your garage door, and find out […]
The first thing to consider before you set out to prepare your garage door frame is that a garage door is (or at least should be) a one-time investment that can either enhance or damage the aesthetic appeal of your building. You need to select raw materials and a design that not only fits your […]
Is it time to expand your living space? Have you been torn between moving to a new home or remodeling your existing home? If this is the case, one option is to renovate your garage. If your garage isn’t getting much use, converting it can open up many possibilities for your home. A converted garage […]
Losing Heat, Losing Money The amount of heat that leaks out of your home is directly related with the cost of keeping your home warm. Whenever any part of your house isn’t properly sealed and insulated from the effects of winter, utility bills rise. If your garage is attached to your home, check the following […]
Is the garage the most underrated part of your home? If you own a home without a garage, you might not know just how much value it can add. Aside from bumping up the home’s value, a garage will also prove quite useful. A New Garage Means Increased Home Value A basic attached garage will […]
A major component of an energy efficient garage is a well-insulated garage door. But are all insulated garage doors the same? Definitely not! The thermal resistance factor, R-value, of a door means little if the door isn’t equipped with effective thermal breaks and appropriate weather seals around the perimeter and between the sections of the […]
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that you know art when you see it. Whether homeowners and businesses like it or not, Toronto’s residential garage doors and walls of businesses have become canvases for some of the most talented (and not-so-talented) graffiti artists and muralists. A Brief History of Graffiti as […]
