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Rolling Forward – Garage Door Trends of 2024

When was the last time you thought about updating your garage door? Many homeowners don’t think about replacing their door until it breaks. But an outdated garage door can really date your home’s exterior, reducing its curb appeal. Like with other home designs, garage door trends change from year to year, and if your design is from decades ago, it may be time to update it. And, with an ROI of 102.7% for garage doors (according to the 2023 Cost vs. Value Report), you can be confident a garage door update will pay you back in case you ever sell your home. Here are some garage door trends to look for in 2024.
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Make Your Garage More Energy Efficient

Every homeowner is looking for ways to save money, especially when the cost of basic needs, like groceries, gas and water, rises. Taking steps to make your home more energy efficient is one place to start. Consider your residential garage; if an attached garage isn’t energy efficient, it can negatively affect your heating and cooling bill. An attached garage takes up a lot of space and has a huge opening that lets in cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. That air can seep into your home, forcing your HVAC system to work harder to keep temperatures regulated. Making your garage more energy efficient helps maintain steady temperatures inside your home.
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What You Should or Shouldn’t Store in Your Garage

Garages are an integral part of your home. They offer a safe place to park your vehicle and store items essential to your home, i.e., gardening tools, vehicle maintenance supplies and outdoor play equipment. But no matter how tempting it is, not everything belongs in the garage.
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Get Your Summer Storage On!

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A Step By Step Guide to Revitalize Your Garage Door

Did you know your garage door needs to be cleaned? Most homeowners clean the inside of their garages but often neglect the door. That’s a real shame because taking the time to clean your garage door not only makes your home look great, but it gives you an opportunity to check your door for any issues.
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Garage Door Upgrades that Pay for Themselves

Residential garage doors are a great investment for your home. In fact, the ROI or money recouped is 93.3%, meaning if you spend $4,041 on a new door, you’ll recoup $3,769 when it comes time to sell. But it can get confusing as to what type of garage door to buy, considering the wide range of doors available on the market. For example, the cheapest residential garage door starts at about $600 and the more expensive ones can run upwards to $4,000 depending on upgrades and material quality. Since there are so many door options, knowing which upgrades are worth the money is helpful. Here are our top 5 garage door upgrades that will pay for themselves.
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How to Prevent Your Garage Door from Rusting

Siouxland saw a lot of snow in 2023, with more than a foot total in January alone, and once everything melts away, homeowners will likely see more rust on their garage doors. While a little rust won’t affect how your residential garage door operates, it certainly can be an eyesore, especially if your garage door is fairly new or recently painted. But there are ways to mitigate the accumulation of rust on your garage door so it stays looking newer, longer.
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Common Garage Door Repairs (And What They’ll Cost You)

Every time something breaks or stops working around your home the first thing that pops into your mind is, “How much is this going to cost?” Unfortunately owning a home requires maintenance and that comes with a cost. Some home repairs can be done by yourself but others require a professional. We believe garage door repairs fall under that category.
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The Scariest Things That Can Happen To Your Garage Door 

Between horror films in theaters, haunted house attractions, creepy cornfield mazes and everything else that goes bump in the night, October is just a scary month. But, in our opinion, there are few things scarier than something happening to your garage door.
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Get Your Fall Weather Prep On!

Now that the outdoor temperatures aren’t soaring into the 80s and 90s on a daily basis, it’s a great time to show your garage a little love before fall arrives. Your garage has likely been a dumping ground this summer for all your warm-weather projects. Spend a Saturday afternoon - while the temperature is still nice - to check these items off your fall to-do list.
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