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October 9, 2015
Kicking it is NOT a troubleshooting step. If you have a garage door that just won’t close, it might not be necessary to buy a new one. Most garage doors are built with safety sensors to stop the heavy door from closing if it detects that there is something in the way. Sometimes, these sensors are actually at fault when the door won’t fully lower. In other instances, you need to adjust the opener. (...)
September 18, 2015
Your garage can be a haven – a home away from home. Unfortunately, it’s not always the most comfortable room in your house. Garages tend to be drafty and cold, but adding garage roof insulation is a great solution to the problem. Adding insulation to your garage blocks heat transfer, keeping your garage warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also makes the garage more energy-efficient, which can significantly lower your energy bills in the long run. The installation of garage roof insulation is usually better done by professionals, but if you decide to do it yourself, keep a few things in mind. (...)
September 4, 2015
Want more space to “live” instead of park a car? Thankfully, such a conversion project does not have to be too complicated, or break the bank. With careful planning and the help of some professionals, you will be able to transform your old, monochromatic garage into a gorgeous new living room. (...)
August 21, 2015
Fence-sitting about a new garage door? Your garage door isn’t something that you likely think about often. After all, it’s a utilitarian piece of your home that’s designed for one simple purpose. It wasn’t designed to be a visual centrepiece of your home. When you do start to consider your garage door, usually it’s because it isn’t working as well as it used to or something doesn’t look right about it. Use this list of 10 common problems that could signal that you need a new garage door if yours is getting a little too much attention from you, a family member, or perhaps even a neighbour. (...)
August 7, 2015
How does your home look from the street? Nothing special? Let’s change that. Did you know there is a simple yet cost-effective way to increase both the value of your home and its curb appeal? Garage doors are large and have a powerful impact on your home’s look, so updating them will greatly enhance your home’s appearance. Whether your doors are simply uninspired, in need of repair or don’t complement your home’s style, think about a design upgrade with one of these replacements. (...)
July 24, 2015
Soon, the snowboard needs to make room for the mountain bike. The garage is one of the few spaces in the house where you can store a large amount of bigger-sized equipment, from hockey sticks to bicycles and more – plus, you have instant access to outside your home, meaning that you don’t have to drag your sporting equipment throughout the entire house. (...)
July 10, 2015
Replacing a garage door is usually something best left to the professionals, since it involves a lot of moving and hinged parts. But what kind of door is best for you? As a homeowner, you can help yourself out, and possibly save some money, by answering a few questions before your garage door gets replaced, such as: (...)
June 26, 2015
Most of us don’t worry too much about the condition of our garage door until the day we push the button on the remote and the door won’t open. (...)
June 12, 2015
Don’t have a spare bedroom to use as an office space? No problem. If you have a garage, then you can have an office. If you think that your garage is too messy, drafty and poorly lit to be a good space, think again! With a few simple modifications, you can create your ideal office away from the noise and distractions of your house. Here are some garage office ideas to get you inspired.(...)
May 29, 2015
You, like many homeowners, probably avoid opening the door to your garage and you have good reason. Over the years, it seems like your garage has taken a life of it’s own and you aren’t welcome. The stack of boxes along the wall threatens to fall over every time you pass. The tangle of power tool cords trip you as you walk through. You’ve wanted to organize things but it’s just been too expensive and too complicated. But don’t worry, there are several ways to organize your garage with hooks and hangers. (...)

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