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 your needs. There are several different types of openers on the market, so how do you decide which one is best for you?Just like with most things related to your home, there seems like there ...
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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 play every day, they will go CRAZY and drive my husband and me nuts. Plus, we got a positive test for COVID-19, so we are hunkered down at the house until we are cleared to leave in two ...
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 your home. One of the most popular colors to paint your front and garage doors is black in fact! I don’t ever remember seeing black as a door color when I was a kid so this is definitely a new and modern ...
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 looking for some active fun to provide for your kids, think about making a jungle gym in your garage! I know that at first mention that could sound like a crazy, and maybe an expensive idea. But with a few ...
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 that you do so. However, the other methods work perfectly fine, so it's not a big deal if your current spring system works fine. There are three main types of spring ...