A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

Spring Cleaning Your Garage—It’s Time!

Posted by Jeff Myers on Apr 5, 2016 10:14:00 AM

Can you fit vehicles, bicycles, tools, toys, the lawn mower, and whatever else you have into your garage, leaving clear walking paths that safely lead to the door to your house? If not, you may need to de-clutter and reorganize your garage. With the warmer weather quickly approaching, bringing birds, rain, hail, and possibly tornadoes, spring is the perfect time to take the plunge and get the job done so your investments can be stowed safely away this summer.

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Breaking News from American Tradition

Posted by Jeff Myers on Mar 29, 2016 4:08:15 PM

On March 21, 2016, Haas Door released two new options for American Tradition Series steel garage doors: 4- and 8- pane windows, available in either square or arch style designs. In addition to shape and pane number, customers may also choose from frosted, 1/8” tempered, or 1/2” insulated tempered glass. These new customization options offer our customers more opportunities to find a look and style of garage door that perfectly complements their home.

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Topics: residential garage door installation

Could My Business Benefit from Installing Aluminum Sectional Doors?

Posted by Jeff Myers on Mar 23, 2016 9:55:46 AM

If your business or commercial space needs a garage door, take a look at an aluminum sectional door system. These doors are strong, durable, and functional, and they give your space a clean, modern look.

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Topics: commercial doors

Does Your Garage Door Pass the Test?

Posted by Jeff Myers on Mar 14, 2016 1:38:53 PM

Spring is right around the corner! It’s an exciting time. The weather is getting nicer, the birds are returning north, and everyone is starting to spend more time outdoors. As you head outside to breathe in the fresh spring air, make sure you take care of some business around the house, including performing a few preventive maintenance tasks on your garage door system.

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Topics: residential garage door installation, homeowner information

Des Moines Garage Doors Dub Hub Spotlight: Petr Grunt

Posted by Allison Peet on Mar 11, 2016 3:00:00 PM

This month’s spotlight is on Petr, one of our commercial installers. He’s worked at WD Door for garage door repair and installation for 10 years.

He started in residential garage door installation and quickly moved into Des Moines' commercial work. Petr goes the extra mile for everyone, and is such a hardworking team member. His work in the field reflects this as he’s in charge of large, more complex installations.

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Topics: Employee Spotlight

5 Superb Reasons to Update Your Garage Door This Spring

Posted by Jeff Myers on Mar 7, 2016 1:36:59 PM

Have you been debating whether to replace your garage door soon or put it off another year or two? Spring is a great time to get your garage door inspected, repaired, or, if necessary, replaced. Is it time to take the plunge? If your door is old, rickety, or an eyesore, you should probably act sooner rather than later. Here are several superb reasons to update your garage door in the spring instead of putting it off until later.

 

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Topics: residential garage door installation

Is a Steel Door Right for My Business?

Posted by Jeff Myers on Feb 29, 2016 11:58:16 AM

Steel doors are some of the toughest doors available. They’re durable, reliable, sturdy, strong, and low maintenance. They’re also some of the most energy efficient doors on the market. Many of them come with added insulation. The advantages are clear and abundant, but is steel the best kind of door for your business, or would another type of commercial door suit you better? Let’s dig in and find out.

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Topics: commercial doors

Is My Garage Door Spring Broken? 5 Facts

Posted by Allison Peet on Feb 24, 2016 9:03:00 AM

We receive all sorts of calls about garage doors in Des Moines and surrounding areas where people are running their door with a broken spring. People don’t know where the spring is located, let alone know how to check if it’s intact or not. Most of us don’t give our garage doors a second thought these days with how busy our lives are...until it stops working. Then it sends us into a panic! Here are a five tips to help you prevent getting your car trapped inside your garage due to a broken garage door spring.

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Topics: residential garage door repair, residential garage door installation, homeowner information

Why Should I Consider a Wood Garage Door?

Posted by Jeff Myers on Feb 23, 2016 3:17:56 PM

Why Should I Consider a Wood Garage Door?

Have you ever seen a real wood garage door up close? They're naturally beautiful and can make a home feel warm and inviting. When designed and installed properly, a wooden garage door has the potential to transform a house that has a mediocre exterior into a dream home.

Wood garage doors are certainly special, but is wood the right type of door for you? Take the following factors into consideration to help you decide. 

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Topics: residential garage door installation

Help! My Garage Door Came off Its Track!

Posted by Jeff Myers on Feb 15, 2016 1:31:58 PM

Whether your door is currently off its track or you’re reading this post because you’d like to know what to do in case it ever happens, you’ve come to the right place. An "off track" door is not just unattractive; it can be unstable and a safety hazard to anyone or anything nearby.

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Topics: residential garage door installation, homeowner information

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