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It happens to all of us at some point. Maybe you were doing yard work and forgot to close the garage door when you put away the tools. Perhaps the kids were out in the yard playing and needed the door open to put their bikes or skateboards away, and forgot to close it behind them. Whatever the case, you found the garage door standing open hours later. You might think this is no big deal, but it is actually a serious issue.

So, your garage door is getting a bit older, but it still works great. It may be made of metal or even wood, but you’re wondering whether the effort and time that you would put into repainting it is worth it. Maybe you are considering whether an all new system is a better idea.

Would you love to have a way to make summertime stick around so you can enjoy relaxing in your yard? If you own a carport, you can actually transform it into a living space perfect for spending family time or visiting with friends. We have some tips to share with you about how to get started.

The number one reason that homeowners contact a garage door specialist isn’t actually a problem with the door. Surprising? The most common cause for a garage door malfunction is often something that many homeowners never think about - the automatic reverse mechanism, or more specifically, the misalignment of the photo eyes.

Most of us have dreamed of having a room where we can have family and friends over to watch a football game and enjoy a simple get together. If that sounds like you and you are stymied about how to reach this goal, why not fix up your garage? Here’s some simple ways to make it happen.

If your garage door opener is old enough to remember the Ed Sullivan Show, then it's probably the time to think very seriously about getting an update. We’ve put together five reasons why this is the safest course of action. It all comes down to making sure your garage door system is safe, as well as being able to take advantage of new technologies that will simplify your life.

Every time you leave or arrive at your home, you see your old garage door. You think, “It’s no big deal. It makes a lot of noise, but it can wait a little longer. As long as it still opens and closes when I push the button, I’ll just wait to replace it.” While you can definitely wait to have a garage door replaced, you should know that there are risks are you facing that could put your safety and that of your loved ones in jeopardy.

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to have questions while in the process of the purchase of a garage door opener. We have compiled a list of short answers for these common questions. You may have another question, but this list will answer some of the most common questions asked of garage door specialists.

When you choose to have an insulated garage door, you imagine that it is going to help you save on your energy costs. While these types of doors might seem similar from a distance, when you start to look a bit closer at what the door offers, and whether it has thermal breaks, along with top-performing weatherseals, you will start to see a difference. If you do not happen to have a quality door with these features, it could mean that you are losing heat through the garage and increasing the cost of your electricity bill.

"Carriage house" brings to mind a simpler time when craftsmanship and style mattered and even a simple garage door could appear well‑made and even luxurious. Carriage house garage doors were very common in the 1950s and '60s. They started to reemerge in the early 2000s as homeowners searched for a way to give their homes a more classic, country-style look in an urban or suburban setting.