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The purpose of your garage door isn’t all that difficult to understand. When all of its parts are in good shape and everything goes according to plan, the garage door keeps your home, vehicle and the entire contents of your garage safe from both the elements and home intruders. At the same time, it should automatically open and close on demand to ensure you and your vehicle still have easy access to get in and out of the garage as needed. The only problem is that a dent in your garage door can potentially harm its ability to perform these vital functions, which is why it is essential that you get the dent repaired or the door replaced as soon as you can.

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A garage door is large and can be one of the most challenging entry points in a house to successfully secure. The checklist below provides homeowners with items to make sure their garage doors are protected against break-ins.

Select a strong, rigid, and thick material for the garage door.

A common tactic for home intruders when owners and neighbors are not around is to cut or break through the garage door. A rigid material will deter an intruder from cutting or breaking through. Effective materials include steel and solid wood. Stay away from weaker materials such as thin aluminum and fiberglass. Also, a thicker door will make break-ins more difficult for intruders. Ensure that the door is continuously solid and at least 1-3/4″ thick. A 2″ thick insulated heavy gauge steel door or a continuously solid 1-3/4″ thick wood door are ideal choices.

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When you start thinking of ways that you can save on your energy bill for your home, your garage may be the last place you consider. After all, you do not live in that area of the home, and you often use it only as a glorified storage zone. However, whether you have a workbench in your garage or only use it as a place to pull your cars into, you may be amazed at just how much better the space becomes when you enclose it with an insulated garage door.

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Your garage door is most likely used just as much as your front door is. Therefore, you must keep it in good working order if you want it to perform smoothly and dependably well into the future. Part of any good garage door maintenance schedule is regular lubrication. Lubrication is an easy self-care step that any homeowner can take with a few simple materials and less than an hour on the weekend. Here are all the basics about garage door lubrication that you will need to know to take care of this home maintenance project yourself.

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Do you have a shed or barn and want to switch up the look? Have you ever considered swapping out the regular doors for sectional garage doors? Getting sectional garage doors can not only help with the aesthetics but can offer more security as well.

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Garage doors might seem pretty straightforward. A large door covering a large opening that easily goes up and down when you need to get inside. If you want to add a little more style and functionality to your garage door, however, you might consider adding windows to your garage door. The “whys” and “hows” of adding windows to your garage door are important to consider before deciding to go this route.

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The garage door. It’s the biggest door in the house. For many of us, it’s the door we go through when we leave the house. But for many of us, it’s also the door that gets the least attention, maintenance-wise.

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You may not think much about your automatic garage door, unless it stops working properly. Once you identify that the problem isn’t a dead battery in your remote or a lack of power in the garage, it’s time to consider what the issue may be. If your automatic garage door struggles to open all the way, or the door shuts part way when it is all the way open, you may be putting your safety at risk.

When Your Garage Door Partially Closes

The tension spring holding your garage door all the way open can lose the ability to keep your door open all way. If your garage door closes part way when fully open, there is probably an issue with the tension spring. If the spring snaps, this can cause your garage door to slam down without notice. This is an obvious safety hazard that needs to be addressed right away.

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The first thing visitors see when arriving at a home is the exterior, so it is crucial to make a good impression by creating curb appeal. While plants and other landscaping items are essential elements, one of the most overlooked aspects is a home’s garage door. Here is a quick look at six important things to consider when making over the entrance of a garage.

Door Style

In the past, homeowners were limited when choosing garage doors, but manufacturers now create designs that provide the perfect balance of performance and beauty. Tudor style homes can be adorned with a more basic style that accompanies the existing architectural components, while homes with an arts and crafts flair are better suited to doors that are made from solid wood.

Color Choices

Another critical item to consider is the color of the door. If the desired color isn’t available, then talk to a garage door vendor about the models that come in a pre-primed version. This will allow the homeowner to paint the door any color they wish and provide seamless integration with any other paint colors or finishes that may be present on the exterior of a home.

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