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These days its so difficult to know who and when to tip. There are several people that are obvious to tip, restaurant servers, baristas, hotel staff ect. But do you tip your garage repairman? And if so, how much?! So to be honest with you it is always nice to tip someone if they’ve done…
A little bit ago we talked about how to keep rats out of your garage. But rats are not the only pests that love to hang out in garages. At my house we have lots of bugs. Wasps, spiders, flies, you name it we’ve got it! Usually I’d be excited about having such variety in…
A call that we occasionally get Is from people who have garage doors that are seemingly opening up on their own. The caller will come home after a long day to find their door wide open, or wake up in the morning to a gaping door. This is understandably nerve-wracking because for many people the…
The Garage! It’s a whole room in our house outfitted with thousands of dollars’ worth of hardware made specifically for accommodating your car. However, many of us use the garage as a storage room, essentially making it impossible to park our belongings that are some of our most expensive investments. Now, obviously we at Hung…
One problem that anyone with a garage can experience is rats. Rats love to get their way into garages because they are warm, and often have some materials that they can chew through and burrow into. A garage is basically a rats greatest dream. But is it a persons?You may know how to get rid…
It happens to everyone, a lone rock while mowing, a child accidentally throws a baseball, or sometimes you aren’t paying enough attention and you hit your garage door a little with your car, and your door is dented. In one way or another most garage doors will probably suffer some dents and dings at some…
For many of us, our garage is the main entrance to our home. Ever since I was a child, the front door was rarely used by our family. The garage door was the most commonly used door in our home! Not only are our garages the main port by which we enter, it’s also a…
You may have come to the place where you want to replace your garage door. But If you go online to look at prices, it can be difficult to know what exactly you need and how much it’s going to cost. The cost can vary greatly, and the best way to get a firm price…
In 1993 it was federally mandated that all garage door openers manufactured and installed have photo eye safety censors. These are meant to ensure that a garage never closes when there is something in the way. The thing about them is that they can be very sensitive, and stop working unless they are super clean,…
One of the services that Hung Right Doors offers is totally FREE, estimates. This means that you won’t pay us a dime, or be in any way obligated to us after we give you a pricing estimate on anything. The most the estimate will cost you is your time. That is the primary reason that…
Hung Right Doors is a garage door company that has been locally owned from the start. Two best friends, Rusty and Allan started it 20 years ago out of their homes, and ran whatever jobs they could all over western Washington. They used to put in doors in Long Beach, all the way up to…
Decorative Hardware are added accents such as straps, and handles that are purely cosmetic in nature, and add flair to a garage door. Decorative hardware can be added to any door, but it comes standard with a few of our collections. Gallery, coachman, and Canyon Ridge are among the doors that come standard with hardware….
Last week we talked about how important it is to wax your door at least twice a year. Waxing your door will protect it against rust while keeping the paint system looking fresh. Waxing your Clopay door is actually really important when it comes to maintaining the paint warranty even! But even if you have…
Hello everyone we wanted to let anyone who cares know how we are handling the current situation. Earlier this week our plan was to keep working safely but with a normal work load and keeping our team working. After some announcements we received and meeting with our team we decided to drastically modify our operations….
These are uncertain times never before experienced by this nation. It seems like there Is so much conflicting information; everyone seems to be saying or doing something different. On Monday, March 23rd Washington States Governor issued a shelter at home order, closing all non-essential businesses. He did this so that we can slow the spread…
Most metal garage doors are relatively low maintenance. They stay in pretty good condition provided you pay minimal attention to them. And run well unless there is some kind of rare accident that compromises the good condition that the door was in. Even though these doors are low maintenance, they still require some maintenance. One…
Mid Century Modern is a style that was introduced in the 1930’s through the 1960’s in Europe, then brought over to the United States by a few architects. This minimalist aesthetic spread relatively quickly, with many homes being built over that time, especially in the 50’s and 60’s being built in this new style. Mid…
The Modern Farmhouse style is having a real moment right now. And who can blame it? The simple, clean lines and neutral color pallet share all the unfussiness of a modern pallet. If cuts down on the feeling of clutter while the farmhouse element adds charm, hominess and personal touches. It’s the perfect marriage of…
Due to horrible circumstances in California, a new law has been passed there. We have had some of the worst wildfires in history the past few years, and many people have been killed or injured due to these happenings. It is at times like these that we must try to find something that we can…
Probably the most common repair we do on garage doors is to replace the springs. Springs are typically rated for about 5,000 rotations and are prone to breaking around that many uses. A rotation is counted as one cycle of opening and closing your door. When these springs break, it becomes extremely difficult to open…
Make your garage more energy efficient The importance of making your home a greener place is becoming increasingly clear to homeowners. There are all kinds of incentives from cities, counties and even states to be greener and more efficient, as well as specially designed appliances and home accessories that are more energy efficient than older…
Decorating your house for Christmas is notorious for beings stressful. Often it’s cold, you don’t know which lights go where, and which extension cord goes where?! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve helped someone put up Christmas lights in a situation like this, in the end the house always looks beautiful. And the…
“You get what you pay for” an old adage that is true for many things, often including garage doors. The risk of purchasing a cheap garage door ranges from simply not being an effective way to spend your money, to being a safety risk for your home and family. When shopping for a garage door…