Modern Farmhouse Style Garage Door 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 style! It seems seamless to execute but can be difficult to master inside as well as outside of your home. To make it easier, nailing down the ...
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Consider a battery backup garage door opener
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 do to alleviate the effect that these tragic fires can have on people. It is now when we pass laws and invent new things that advocate for the safety of our people. So, California passed a law that states ...
Should you replace your springs yourself
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 and close your door. Garage doors are predictably heavy, and the main job of the garage door spring is to shoulder that weight. The springs job is to make sure that all the friction ...
Making Your Garage More Energy Efficient
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 models. One of the most overlooked spaces in our homes for becoming more energy efficient is the garage. This is an ...
Christmas Light
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 effort was worth it. But what if the effort wasn’t such an inconvenience? Did you know that you can have a beautifully decorated home, and have fun doing it? My first suggestion ...