A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

In Basic Anatomy of a Garage Door (Part 1), we defined various components—tracks, rollers, door panels, hinges, and the lock bar—and briefly described what each of them do. Today, we’re going to touch on several other important aspects of your garage door system. A little background knowledge will better equip you to identify problems with your garage door or opener so you can call a professional for help when necessary.

Ever wonder how your garage door works or what individual components are called and what they do? Learning about the anatomy of your garage door may not be the most interesting discovery you make today, but it can be a big help if something goes wrong.

Are you in the process of building a new home? Maybe you’d like to customize your current house to add extra charm and character. If you’re looking for a way to make your home stand out and you love the look and feel of natural wood, consider carriage house wood garage doors. They’re highly customizable, elegant, and breathtakingly gorgeous.

Does your home need a facelift? Have you considered installing a new garage door to help modernize your home? A garage door can truly change the overall look of your home, so it's not a decision you should make lightly. You can start by determining what statement you want your garage door to make.

If you've decided you'd like to add a contemporary flair to the outside of your home, consider installing one of these types of modern garage doors.

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.

When it comes to buying a new garage door, you have many options to consider—wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and more. Today, we’re going to cover the advantages of choosing a steel garage door to help you determine if it's the best solution for your home and lifestyle.

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.

Have you been looking for ways to make some extra cash lately? You might not have to look farther than your own garage. The following types of items might be worth quite a bit more than you think. If you rarely or never use them, declutter your garage and sell them!

Are you looking for some new ways to improve the look, feel, and functionality of your home before the weather gets cold again? Here are some great ways to make your garage nicer, more energy efficient, and easier to use for the whole family! Any of these projects can (potentially) be conquered in a single weekend!

Cables and springs are some of the most important components of a garage door system. Today, we’ll give you an overview of what they are, how they work, and why you shouldn’t attempt to repair either of them on your own unless you're absolutely qualified.