AH, summer, the season of Garage sales! They are a fantastic way to get rid of all your junk, no longer used items, and hopefully, make a little money! They can be simple to plan and run (if you know what you’re doing), or they can be a massive pain in the butt. Luckily for you, this…
What’s the most popular garage door
When shopping for a garage door it is hard to know what style to go with. A great way to decide what is best for you is by what other people in a similar home to you are going with. Certain styles are popular for a reason! So, if you are stuck when looking for…
How to hire a home improvement professional
As a homeowner, you will likely hire a home improvement specialist for something at some point or another. From updating windows or insulation to building an addition to your home or even hiring a garage door repair company, there are many things in a home that we don’t all have the expertise or time to…
How to go about adding a garage door to your home
These days, most new homes in the US are built with a garage attached, some people don’t love this look but It can’t be denied that a garage is a very handy thing to have. The obvious use for it is to store your cars and other vehicles, which comes in very handy, especially in…
What to do if your Garage Door is Damaged
Wouldn’t it be nice if all of our belongings could remain as spotless and beautiful as the day we acquired them? Especially the big-ticket items such as… I don’t know, a garage door? Garage doors are a considerable expense, but unfortunately, they get damaged all the time. It can be anything as minor as a…
How to Prep your Garage for a New Door Install
Getting a new garage door for your home is often an exciting prospect! The new garage door will update your home look, adding a fresh new face to whichever part of your home it’s going on. You may have even taken quite a bit of your time choosing all of the options that are right…
5 Ways to get your garage ready for Autumn
Fall time is here! We are finally experiencing some cold and rainy weather here in the PNW. We Pacific Northwesterners LOVE the rain. But it does come with challenges, and if you’re like me, it always sneaks up on you! I get so caught up with carefree summer living, and my garage becomes a total…
Why Hiring Hung Right Doors for Your Garage Door Maintenance is the Right Call
Garage Door Repair and maintenance can be confusing. There are a few things that you can do yourself when it comes to maintenance, but if you have a bigger issue, it often time seems like the best thing to do is call a garage door repair person. Then, since it’s the garage and you may…
New Year… same home; Freshen up your home in 2021
Welcome to 2021! Hopefully, this year will be a welcome change from 2020. Last year was full of new experiences for literally the whole world. Many of us suffered and struggled through, whereas many of us experienced great growth and success. Regardless of how your 2020 shaped up to be, a new year always brings…
How to protect your garage door from water
This winter has already been super rainy. Many of us have experienced significant and minor flooding. Our garages are supposed to be safe from the elements to keep some of our most valuable belongings, like our daily drivers, recreational vehicles, and tools. Unfortunately, if the garage has a bunch of water in it, that can…
Turn your Garage Into a Home Gym
With the gyms still closed and it being cold and dark, many of us may feel like we need a dose of serotonin. Working out regularly can help us feel happier because it can boost our serotonin levels (more info on that here). During the warmer, drier months, you may have found it easier to exercise…
How your garage can help you have a more socially distanced holiday
The Holidays will look different for all of us this year in 2020. Some of us will spend time away from loved ones in person, and some of us will be able to find ways to be together in some shape or form. Of course, we all love a good video call, but sometimes there…
How To Choose a New Garage Door Opener
I’d wager that your garage door opener isn’t something that you think too much about unless you are revamping your door system or your garage door stops working. Revamping your door system is fun, but a broken opener isn’t so much. But either way, you need something that’s gotta fix your budget and all of…
Childproofing Your Garage
Last week we talked about how to build a makeshift playground in your garage. Without activity options somewhat limited and the cold weather coming soon, we will have a harder time finding safe places for our kids to play. My kids are like many other kids- they are super active. If they don’t run and…
Tips on painting your wood garage door
Garage door style has evolved quite a bit in the last 15 years. Many of the homes built in the ’90s and late 2000s had wooden garage doors that were wood finished or painted the same color as the house. Now, doors are most typically made of steel and are often a contrasting color to…
Turn Your Garage into a Makeshift Jungle Gym
With the cold weather coming, and the Covid pandemic still looming over us, more and more parents will be looking for spaces for the kids to play! The parks won’t be as fun as it gets rainy, and indoor activities in public places are often a no-go zone. If you are one of those parents…
Different Types of Garage Spring Systems and Why Garage Door Torsion Springs Our Favorited
All garage doors use a spring system to open and close the doors. Springs are necessary because they actually do most of the work when it comes to lifting the doors. Torsion springs are our favorite method here at Hung Right Doors, so if you have the opportunity to convert your spring system, we recommend…
How to style your American garage door
As such an imposing sight, your garage door can take up a lot of space in front of your house. Because of this, a little bit of styling will go a long way. By adding a few potted plants, and a wreath or two, you can transform the front of your garage into something special. …
To Tip, or Not to Tip… Your Garage Repair-person
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…
How to keep bugs out of your garage
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…
Why your garage door is opening on it’s own
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…
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