A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

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.

If your home is starting to show signs of age, replacing your garage door is an upgrade to consider. A garage door upgrade can improve your home’s curb appeal, increase its energy efficiency, and make entry and exit safer and more convenient. Taken together, these benefits can represent a healthy return on the investment in your home.

WD Door will once again have a booth at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show! There is a lot to get excited about this year with special guest speakers, feature gardens, and new, innovative products and ideas to get you ready for your next home improvement, remodeling, or gardening endeavor.  Join us February 11-14, 2016 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines! It's going to be a great time!

Have you been searching sites like Pinterest and Houzz, looking for just the right style of door to match your home?  Look no further.  Garage doors in Des Moines are becoming increasingly artistic and full of design options these days. We’re saying goodbye to the traditional White Colonial style. More and more people use their overhead door as the main entry to their home and want both quality style and functionality. Additionally, many garages make up anywhere from 30-50% of the total façade of the home, resulting in a major part of curb appeal.  

Numerous types of garage doors flood the market. It's up to you to sift through and find the one that's right for you when it comes time to update your garage door. We're here to make the process a little easier by offering helpful tips and information. A classic steel garage door is a great choice for many homeowners for several reasons, and it just might be the perfect fit for your home.

It’s a good idea to clean your garage door at least once or twice every year. Wiping off the dirt and grime that have accumulated on the surface over the course of the year will keep your door in great condition for much longer. Cleaning a garage door is simple and doesn’t require much time at all.

Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but in the garage door world, fall is the prime time to get some yearly to-dos crossed off the list. Spending a few minutes to check over your garage door and lubricate its moving parts can spare you a lot of frustration and avoid a potential breakdown when temperatures dip below freezing. Here is a list of garage door preventative maintenance tasks you should perform when the leaves begin to fall.

"Huh...my door has a spring?  Where is it?"

Part of our job in the garage door repair business is to educate our customers. Sometimes we’re able to troubleshoot with them over the phone and prevent a service charge and trip to their house. Other times, from asking the right questions, we discover the customer has a broken spring that needs a spring repair. 

Did you know you could go green with your garage door? Many people don’t realize it's even an option. If you’re thinking about replacing your old garage door with a new one, consider a door that’s easy on the environment AND your wallet! “Green” garage doors are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons.

Can you fit your car into your garage? If the answer is “no,” then you have your work cut out for you. For those who answered “yes,” congratulations! You’re more organized than many of us! Even if you can fit your car into your garage, it might be a tight squeeze. Most of us could benefit from reorganizing our garages and getting rid of all the stuff that has found its way there over the years.