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...

Why a garage door with windows is always a smart choice It’s time to replace your garage door, and you’re overwhelmed by the options. When it comes to picking a new garage door, it’s essential to consider your own needs as well as the climate in Portland. One of the...

Indoor ideas that move the walls They’re functional, secure and need very little maintenance. Average life expectancy is a generous 20 to 25 years, and they’re available in a surprising variety of styles and colors. You might not consider them a decorating trend, but...

How about both? Have you taken a good look at the front view of your house lately? Is your garage door askew, sagging, looking shabby or impossible to close because of all the stuff in the way? The street appeal of a house isn’t limited to landscaping and the front...

Does anyone still park their car in the garage? In the old days, a garage would house a couple of cars, a lawn mower and a few garden tools. Although these are still staples for any homeowner’s garage, it’s also not hard to find people who are using the space to store...

With the right reinforcement, your garage doors become a second line of defense The biggest threat to your home and garage doors during a windstorm is the impact from flying debris. Upgrading your garage door to an impact-resistant material offers protection from...