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New Design for Classic Steel Garage Doors: Sonoma Ranch

Posted by Jeff Myers on Aug 10, 2015 4:17:00 PM

Wayne Dalton now offers a brand new design for classic steel garage doors! 

The Sonoma Ranch design is a long panel version of our popular Sonoma panel design. Doors with the Sonoma Ranch design are built with 18- and 19-inch sections, allowing for more retrofit size options. Panels range in width from 8–18 feet. They are sold in 6-inch increments and are available in all colors offered by the models below.

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Topics: residential garage door installation

The Beauty of Contemporary Aluminum Garage Doors

Posted by Jeff Myers on Aug 7, 2015 9:30:00 AM

Do you have a modern or contemporary home, or would you like to give your home a modern twist? If so, consider installing an aluminum garage door to complement your home and “wow” your neighbors! 

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Designing the Perfect Garage Door for Your Home in 10 Easy Steps

Posted by Jeff Myers on Jul 31, 2015 4:00:00 PM

If you’ve read our past blog posts, you may already know what a great ROI a new garage door can give you! If you haven’t, check out this great article: Upgrading Your Home’s Garage Door. In Iowa, specifically, replacing your garage door yields an average 72.9% return on investment. The national average is even higher—82.5%!

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Why Should You Consider Installing a Fiberglass Garage Door?

Posted by Jeff Myers on Jul 17, 2015 12:30:00 PM

Are you currently shopping around for a new garage door? If you are, you’ve probably already realized that you have options, and LOTS of them! In your search, have you yet considered a fiberglass door? If not, you should! Fiberglass can be a very good choice for several reasons.

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Tips for Picking the Perfect Garage Door

Posted by Jeff Myers on Jul 13, 2015 1:32:00 PM

Is it time to replace your old garage door? When it comes to upgrading, you have options. In fact, you have more design and customization options today than ever before due to new garage door technology, safety features, and styles. Here are several factors to think about when choosing or designing the perfect garage door for your home.

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Choosing a Garage Door Repair Company

Posted by Allison Peet on Jul 8, 2015 12:31:36 PM

In recent months, Door & Access Systems News Magazine posted this article featuring television stations across the country using hidden cameras to catch unethical garage door repair technicians doing shoddy work, performing unnecessary repairs, and overcharging unsuspecting customers.  In response to this, we created the following list of tips to help you protect yourself against dishonest garage door repair in Des Moines.

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Topics: residential garage door installation, homeowner information

10 Garage Door Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Posted by Jeff Myers on Jun 23, 2015 2:00:07 PM

Your garage door may be the heaviest moving object around your home, so it’s VERY important to make sure that everyone in your household knows how to operate it properly. Here are 10 great garage door safety tips all homeowners should know and abide by to prevent serious personal injury or property damage.

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Topics: residential garage door installation, homeowner information

Upgrading Your Home's Garage Door in Des Moines Leads to Great ROI

Posted by Allison Peet on Jun 17, 2015 11:47:00 AM

We have all seen them when we’re driving through our neighborhoods, the house with the dilapidated garage door. What was once a new and beautiful home has become an eye sore not only for the home owner but also for the neighborhood. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Replacing your garage door can be an easy way to give a tired, sagging home the face lift it needs. And for people thinking about selling their home, a new garage door can represent a great return on investment (ROI).

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Topics: residential garage door installation

Instruction Manual for Your Gate or Garage Door Operator

Posted by Jeff Myers on May 29, 2015 4:00:00 PM

Instruction Manual for Your Gate or Garage Door Operator

Do you need to know how to program your garage door opener? How about change the batteries in your remote or erase the old codes from its memory so you can reprogram new codes? If you need help troubleshooting your garage door remote, you've come to the right place. This post provides great solutions to common problems people have with their garage door or gate operators.

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Topics: residential garage door installation, commercial doors

Carriage House Garage Doors Give Homes Distinction and Charm

Posted by Jeff Myers on May 18, 2015 2:14:00 PM

Do you want to give your home a fresh new look this season? Does your garage door need to be replaced? Do you like the classic, ageless look of wood? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider installing a garage door from Carriage House Door Company. Carriage House creates custom garage doors for homeowners who want a charming, beautifully crafted door to complement their home in a unique way. Whether your home is newly built or decades old, adding an elegant new garage door will give it a dramatic final touch. 

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Topics: residential garage door installation

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