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Let Your Car Use Your Garage
No matter what car you have, it was likely a significant investment. So, you want to keep it in good working order for as long as possible. If you do have a garage in which to store your car… do it! More and more people are using their garage space as storage for any...
The History of the Garage Door
With a title like “The History of the Garage Door”, I know you are intrigued. But actually, it is a more interesting story than you might think. And it leads directly to you! The history of the garage door could date back to 450 BC when chariots were stored in...
How R-Values Help You Save Money On Energy Costs
Spend Less to Heat and Cool Your Home or Business by Being R-Value Savvy There’s more to effectively heating or cooling a home or business than having a well-designed and properly installed heating and cooling system. Without the right insulation, much of the heated...
Overhead Door Receives the Women’s Choice Award Five Consecutive Years
For the fifth consecutive year, Overhead Door Corporation has earned the Women’s Choice Award by WomenCertified® for America’s Best for Home in the garage door category. The award is based on a national survey of women who were asked to select the brands they would...
Garage Door Insulation
Today’s garage often serves as not only a parking place, but as a workshop, craft room, recreation room, storage space, and so much more. So, insulation is key. Insulated doors are no longer considered essential in only colder climates. They offer so many benefits for...
FIRE DOOR REPAIR AND CERTIFICATION
Fire doors and escape routes are vital and legally required in any workplace. Many fire doors, though, are not up to current standards and ensuring that they are not only keeps you on the safe side of the law, but also protects everyone who works in or visits the...
Garage Door Maintenance
Your garage door is the likely the largest moving part in your entire home, and it probably goes up and down well over 1,000 times a year – multiple times per day at any hour and in all seasons. To keep your garage door operating smoothly for decades to come, it’s...
Garage Door Makeover
The garage has become an integral part of many houses in the last 50 years. They are a main entryway into the house, and the door can have a huge affect on the overall look of the house’s facade. Upgrading your garage door can add great style and value to your home,...
PAINTING YOUR GARAGE DOOR
The garage door takes up a considerable amount of your home’s facade, so it becomes a focal point and it can be pretty obvious when it is time for a new coat of paint. Though, painting your garage door does not have just aesthetic benefits. It also helps keep it safe...
3 Common Garage Door Problems
As garage door professionals, we’ve come across just about every issue you can imagine. But usually, garage door problems are caused by a handful of issues that we see frequently. There are times that you will need professional help with even the most common of...
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Did you ever stop to think about the large heavy door that you drive under hundreds of times each year? If you’re like most people, you take for granted that your garage door will go up and come down with the push of a button and you have nothing to worry about. For...
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