A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

Whether you’re in search of a new door or you’re just curious about your existing system, it’s helpful to know what your garage door is made of. Garage doors come in a variety of materials, each with its own set of benefits. Check out the details on your garage door material.

Smart technology is on the rise—even for your garage door operator! Many mainstream garage door system manufacturers have adapted their models to work compatibly with other staple technology features like Wi-Fi and smartphones; LiftMaster is no exception. If you're looking to update your garage door opener, do it the smart way. Make your garage a smart garage with these techie features.

Summer is here, and with it comes the potential for storms. With the increased chance of a power outage and damage to your garage door, it’s time to take precautionary measures. Don’t get trapped during a power outage; install a backup battery system for your garage door opener before summer storms strike.

Garage doors, much like many other modern amenities, are a fantastic addition to everyday life—that is, as long as they're functioning properly. When your garage door needs repair, it’s easy to reach out to the company that seems most available. Unfortunately, it's often in that time of urgency that scammers are likely to strike.

It’s difficult enough to get moving on a cold, blustery winter morning in Iowa without anything going wrong. A garage door that becomes sluggish or stops running when you need to leave the house can be downright annoying. Before you run into a serious problem, beware of what could go wrong (and often does during the winter). Knowing how to prevent certain problems and avoid common issues can make your winter a bit less turbulent.

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.

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.

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