What to expect when your garage meets winter’s chill Winter in Portland, OR, may not be as frigid as in other parts of the country, but the cold can still do a number on your garage. From problems with the way the door opens and shuts to heat loss in the garage...

Knowing when to choose garage door repair or replacement Your garage door protects your car and your belongings, keeps heat from leaking out of the garage, and ensures that wildlife stays outside where it belongs. Watch for these signs of a failing door to know when...

When it comes to offering convenience, automatic driveway gates do as well as their garage door counterparts. Both let you drive right in without getting out of your car. Sadly, many homeowners fail to realize that each of these contrivances can also be equally...

Find a garage door opener that will stand the test of time If you’ve never purchased a garage door opener, you may be surprised by the number of options that are out there. Indeed, it’s easy to feel pretty overwhelmed. Still, this isn’t the time to base your decision...

Requirements depend on national and local fire safety standards Serving as an integral part of a building’s fire protection system, fire-rated doors minimize the break in the safety barrier provided by the fire walls. According to the U.S. Office of Compliance,...

Ancient Rome to West Palm Beach Certain parts of the Portland area are no stranger to residential gates. From the gated communities of the West Hills to the semi-rural parcels with broad driveway gates out east, our little slice of paradise has plenty of “gate...

Every material has its pros and cons Shopping for a new garage door is a complicated process, but it’s worth the effort to make an informed decision. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, be sure to compare steel and fiberglass models. Both materials offer numerous...

Tips and tricks for keeping your home safe If you’re like most people, your car is just one of the many valuables that you store in the garage. Other pricey items, such as lawn mowers, tillers, and snow blowers, are sitting just behind the garage door. How can you be...

Diagnosing the most common garage door problems Few things are more frustrating than a malfunctioning garage door. Doors that rattle, grind, shake, or fall are not only annoying but can also be dangerous. Before garage door problems drive you crazy, try these...

Don’t let automatic gates disrupt your life Lengthy power outages occur in the Portland area from time to time. Equipment failures, car accidents, and fierce weather can trigger them. For example, a massive winter storm brought snow and ice to the city in late 2008....