The beautiful garage doors that mark the nice neighborhoods in our suburban and better urban homes are much more than a beautiful home accessory. They are a safety device that provides protection from those that do harm, burglars, and even insects, vermin and...

New garage doors add to the appearance of a home, improve security, create better energy efficiency and value. Pricing for materials and work varies widely. Choosing the type of door is just as critical as the contractor you hire to do the work. A durable and reliable...

Repairing dents on garage doors can become an item on the to do list many times in one year. Many of these aluminum or steel garage doors dent easily, and with kids playing around in close proximity, it is bound to happen. Sometimes just bumping against them or...

Commercial garage doors can be divided into three main types. Sectional, rolling and sheet doors all have their own unique look, function and purpose and there are varieties of each that suit some businesses better than others. Sectional doors are divided into hinged...

Evolution of the Garage Door Garage doors date back to the Roman Era when horses and horse powered vehicles were stored in specialized stables. with hinged wooden plank doors. From 450 BC until the 18th century, there was little in the way of modification to these...

Proper Garage Door Maintenance Can Add Years Smooth Operation Having a garage is a great addition to any home. In addition to providing safe cover for automobiles, they offer a wonderful place for storage, workshops and a covered play area for children during...

About 7 years ago, Mom and Dad purchased a beautiful older home in Smyrna, GA an Atlanta suburb. The home was absolutely spacious and well kept, but they had an immediate bill. Actually, that is why their offer was immediately accepted: the garage. It was a three-car...

Today's garages are often much more than just a place to house a car, and much more than a place for tools. While in years past there were only a few people who used their garage space for much else other than cars and tools, this has changed over the years as space...

If you are looking at your garage doors with disgust, you need to begin making changes.Your garage doors can be a drain on the house when they do not work,and they can make your home look worse than you'd like. The following answers to FAQs about your garage door...

Dead Lawns Don't Lie John was one of those lucky single guys able to purchase a medium-sized single level home in the suburbs of Atlanta. It had a finished garage, a huge backyard surrounded by blueberry bushes and a few established hardwoods. Deep down, John wanted...