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Easy Garage Door Upgrades that Boost Your Home’s Value

Those looking to sell their homes want to get the most money out of them as possible. While a hot real estate market, like the one we’ve been having, might mean your home has a better chance of selling fast, investing in a couple of upgrades could provide a bigger return on investment or ROI. Garage door upgrades are an easy, cost-effective way to upgrade the look of your home, boosting its value and curb appeal.
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NEVER Do This Winter Practice

Everyone does it. Especially in the Midwest. Especially when the weather is cold and frigid. But, it is so highly-dangerous that it should NEVER be done. It’s starting your car and letting it warm up inside your garage.
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Troubleshooting Garage Door Issues

Garage doors can be tricky, and malfunctions can occur at the most inconvenient times. If you experience minor issues occasionally, we have some tips that can save you some time and money when it comes to your garage door's function!
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Questions to Ask When Investing in a New Garage Door

A new garage door purchase can be daunting, especially if you're not quite sure which features are most important for your home or budget. The good news is such a purchase isn't something you need to tackle on your own! Consulting with a professional can provide answers to your questions and peace of mind for you, as well as a more clear vision of which garage door best suits your home.
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Cold Weather Preventative Maintenance for Your Garage Door

Frigid and blustery weather may seem to be months away but in reality, it could happen at any time. Perfect fall weather typically only seems to last a handful of weeks in the Midwest and is often disturbed by extremely hot temperatures one day and snow and rain the next. Most of us have a list we diligently check off to prepare our homes for winter, like winterizing sprinklers and lawn equipment, moving temperature-sensitive solvents indoors and adding insulation around windows and doors. But your garage door also needs some attention when temperatures drop. Follow our tips below to mitigate and prevent damage from cold weather.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Garage Door

Garage doors are marvelous pieces of equipment that keep vehicles safe and out of inclement weather. But like any other household item, residential garage doors don’t last forever. In fact, the more you use your garage door, the faster it will wear out. Typically, residential garage doors can last up to 30 years, but that’s only if the door isn’t influenced by outside factors, e.g., it is never used. More importantly, your garage door is only one part of the system that can wear out. For example, springs have a lifecycle of about 10,000 cycles. So if you use your residential garage door system twice a day, it will last roughly 14 years. That may seem like a lifetime, until you realize your family is likely using your garage door a minimum of six times per day, reducing its lifespan to about 3.5 years. But there are things you can do to extend your garage door in the meantime.
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Don’t Let a Power Outage Lock You Out of Your Garage

Power outages happen often in the spring and summer when there’s a greater chance of thunderstorms. Thunder booms, lightning cracks and boom, the power goes out. Typically, outages don’t last too long but if a storm is severe enough, the energy company could take longer to restore power to all its customers. Over Memorial weekend 2022, there were more than 2,300 power outages reported in Sioux City and the surrounding areas. Luckily power was restored within a couple of hours but that couple of hours could be devasting during an emergency if you can’t get to your vehicle.
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From Cables to Weather Seals: Understanding the Parts of Your Garage Door

A residential garage door is an important part of your home. At first glance, it may seem simple to understand the mechanics of it: a door plus an electric opener. But it’s a little more complicated than that. A garage door is made up of several parts that work together to safely raise and lower your door. If one breaks, it affects the rest of the door, usually rendering it unusable. It’s a good idea to understand the basic parts of your residential garage door so you can quickly identify where the issue exists when your door stops working.
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3 Reasons You Need a Smart Garage Door Opener This Season

3 Reasons You Need a Smarter Garage Door Opener This Season The holiday season means To Grandmother’s House We Go, and everywhere else for that matter. Traveling during the holidays is commonplace as most of us leave our homes to visit loved ones, take multiple trips to stores or maybe head somewhere warm. But if you’re constantly worried if you left the garage door open or need a way to let Santa in to drop off some gifts, that added stress can really put a damper on your holiday experience. Take control of your holiday stress by putting a smarter garage door opener on your holiday wish list.
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How to Insulate Your Garage This Winter

How to Insulate Your Garage This Winter Anyone who lives in the Midwest knows just how important insulation is in winter. When temperatures drop below freezing, your body and home need an extra layer of protection to keep heat in and the cold out. Your garage door is no different. A garage door without insulation is like a light jacket, which doesn’t do much good when it’s below freezing outside. But add insulation and now your garage door is like a goose down parka, which can stand up to the coldest temperatures. Besides keeping the cold at bay, insulation also acts as a barrier between street noise and your garage, ideal if your garage is attached to your home.
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