The curious connection between spiders, Han Solo, and garage doors When most people think of garage doors, there’s nothing unusual that comes to mind. These doors are very beneficial because they keep the items within a homeowner’s garage safe, and everyone knows that...

Security grilles give your business a competitive—and secure—edge How much do you know about security grilles? If you run a retail or light industrial business in a high-traffic location, it’s likely that you’ve considered adding one to your repertoire. Although...

Tackling the Problem of Phantom Garage Door Operation Getting up in the morning to find that your garage door has mysteriously opened on its own is a disconcerting experience. Known as “phantom operation,” this rare occurrence poses a potential security hazard for...

Choosing the best garage doors for your home How do you define your home? For many Portland homeowners, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. While having a firm interior decorating hand is certainly important for folks who want their homes to stand out, it’s...

From appeal to security, garage doors matter for businesses How your business appears to the public influences customer reactions. If garage doors are a prominent part of your physical location such as with a repair shop or storage facility, they’re going to stand out...

Your garage might be a great place to store a spare freezer, but it shouldn’t actually be cold enough to serve as one. If a bag of peas will stay frozen inside your parked car for a week in winter, you might want to consider boosting your energy efficiency with an...

How to know if your garage door adds to your home’s aesthetic value Your garage door should make your parking and storage space more accessible and more attractive. Unfortunately, too many homeowners are stuck with garage doors that stick out like sore thumbs....

Extreme weather takes advantage of weak garage doors Climate change has had a major impact on Oregon’s weather and could produce even greater effects in the future. The Environmental Protection Agency predicts that Portland will experience hot, dry summer conditions...

Colder temperatures are on their way. Are you prepared? Summer is coming to a close. While you don’t have to worry about your holiday shopping just yet, now is a great time to get your garage in shape for the upcoming colder weather. Even if winter isn’t quite at our...

The best way to fully appreciate the luxury of an automatic garage door opener is to find yourself in your driveway clicking frantically and staring at it in bewilderment until you realize there are no lights on inside your home. When the power goes out, electric...