A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

Does your home need a facelift? Have you considered installing a new garage door to help modernize your home? A garage door can truly change the overall look of your home, so it's not a decision you should make lightly. You can start by determining what statement you want your garage door to make.

If you've decided you'd like to add a contemporary flair to the outside of your home, consider installing one of these types of modern garage doors.

One of the easiest ways for burglars to break into your home and make a clean, quick getaway is through the garage. Thieves have gotten good at breaking into garages within a few seconds by releasing the emergency pull handle from the outside and then manually lifting an unlocked garage door and entering. From there, they can stroll directly into the house if the door leading inside is unlocked!

Is your garage packed with so many miscellaneous items that you don’t even know what you have in there? For many busy families, garages become drop zones for random items they can’t find space for inside their homes. Maybe items have piled up for so long that your vehicle almost doesn’t fit in the garage anymore.

Neglect your garage no longer! It’s time to get organized. You have many viable storage options to help you transform your messy garage into a neat, useable space.

When it comes to buying a new garage door, you have many options to consider—wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and more. Today, we’re going to cover the advantages of choosing a steel garage door to help you determine if it's the best solution for your home and lifestyle.

It seems like almost everything is getting smarter these days—the garage included. Companies like LiftMaster are releasing new technology and improving their products every year.

For many of us, the garage is the main entry point to our homes that we use multiple times daily, so making the process of entering and exiting easier for us and more difficult for strangers (to prevent break-ins) makes perfect sense. Here are a few smart options you have for your garage to make it safer, easier to monitor and control, and more secure.

Have you been looking for ways to make some extra cash lately? You might not have to look farther than your own garage. The following types of items might be worth quite a bit more than you think. If you rarely or never use them, declutter your garage and sell them!

Keep your family safe by keeping your garage safe! Follow these garage door safety tips to avoid mishaps and prevent damage and bodily harm.

Are you hesitant to hire a garage door company to repair your door or operator? Maybe you’ve been scammed before or you know someone else who has. Unfortunately, garage door repair scams happen more often than they should. Fortunately, scammers can be pretty easily identified. If you know what signs to look for, you can avoid getting ripped off or taken advantage of by sketchy repair people.

Are you looking for some new ways to improve the look, feel, and functionality of your home before the weather gets cold again? Here are some great ways to make your garage nicer, more energy efficient, and easier to use for the whole family! Any of these projects can (potentially) be conquered in a single weekend!

Cables and springs are some of the most important components of a garage door system. Today, we’ll give you an overview of what they are, how they work, and why you shouldn’t attempt to repair either of them on your own unless you're absolutely qualified.