A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

In this quick guide, we’ll explain how and when to obtain a garage door estimate and how to calculate different measurements inside your garage before a consultation. We’ll also share important facts about garage door insulation, ROI, and how to tell if it’s time to replace an old door.

Home remodeling is at the top of many “to do” lists for 2018—for good reason. Various home improvements result in significant return on investment and not only add value to your home, but also improve your cost and quality of living. While new countertops or luxurious shower heads might be nice for a while, trade experts have assessed home improvement ROI across the board, and the leading upgrade is right in front of your face...or your house’s face to be precise.

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.

From the earliest chariot racers to today’s modern luxury collectors, it’s been vital to have a safe and secure place to store your vehicles. Whether your garage is attached, detached, or underground, your choice of garage door depends on lots of factors—including which side of the Atlantic you’re on.

As you approach your home with a carload of groceries, you press the button to raise your garage door. Nothing happens. You press it a few more times, frustrated, but still nothing. Before you call a professional service provider to fix a door that won’t go up or down properly, check the following.

These days, more and more residential and commercial buildings are opening up their floor plans and filling their spaces with light. One cool new way to enhance your home or business’s light, bright atmosphere is with a luminous glass garage door. Available in a wide variety of styles and privacy options, these high performing doors can transform your garage or business front from boring to beautiful.

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.

Winter in Iowa can quickly turn a neat, clean garage into a huge, dirty, salty mess. Here are several ideas to help you winterize your garage to help protect your floors and vehicles and prevent you or your family from tracking gunk into your home.

The garage can be a focal point of your home, especially during the holiday season! Here are some ideas for dressing up your garage door to make your home stand out in your neighborhood this year.

Do you want to replace your garage door? Before a garage door technician heads your way to install a new door, you’ll have a consultation with the business you plan to work with. During this meeting, you’ll be asked several questions. The answers will give the company a good idea of what you want, and they’ll be able to offer you a quote on how much they predict the project will cost.