A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

1. Garage doors can save you money.

Installing an energy-efficient door that’s well insulated will keep more warm air inside your home during the winter and cool air inside during hot, humid summers. Many steel garage doors are designed with high insulation (R) values and built to last, requiring very little maintenance.

In 2016, Wayne Dalton was featured on inspirational home building TV show, Home Free. Chosen by FOX to be a part of the show, Wayne Dalton supplied and installed garage doors for homes on various episodes throughout the month of June. It was exciting for us to see one of our main garage door manufacturers in the spotlight, working in the community and helping individuals achieve their dreams.

Every year, Builder Magazine conducts the in-depth Builder Brand Use Study, where they research building product brands and manufacturers throughout the country, ranking them according to which brands builders know best and use most. Companies are ranked in four different categories: brand familiarity, most used brand, brand used most within the last two years, and product quality.

Going green is about more than decreasing your negative impact on the earth. It’s about improving your own lifestyle and ridding your daily life of toxic or harmful materials and practices. By going green in the garage, you can improve the air quality throughout your home, save money, and create a healthier, safer living environment for the whole family! What are you waiting for? Get out to the garage and get started!

Let’s be honest. Wood garage doors can be drop-dead gorgeous. If you’re building a new home or remodeling and would like to update your garage door, you may have considered a classic wooden door. Wood garage doors can add style and class to the home, but are they worth the trouble? Today, we’ll talk about the major pros and cons of wooden garage doors and let you decide if this type of door is right for you.

Are you looking for a clean, sleek, contemporary garage door to complement your home? You have several stunning options. Some types of garage doors don’t work well on modern-style homes, so it's important to know what is available. Consider the style and composition while choosing a new garage door for your modern home.

Are you excited for the warm weather to return so you can get back outside and start on some home improvement projects? Today, we’re going to cover four outdoor projects that can offer a high return on investment and greatly enhance the value and curb appeal of your home.

If you want to add more living space to your home, but you don’t want to pay for an addition (or you don’t have the space for one), consider a garage conversion. For many of us, our garage is used mainly as a storage unit for all the stuff we don’t need but can’t seem to get rid of. Why waste all that extra square footage? Create a space you’ve always wanted by converting your garage!

If you’re beginning to get spring fever, you may already be in the process of concocting ideas for home improvement projects you'd like to undertake this year. Is a new garage door on the list? Your garage door is a large, prominent feature of your home, and its style and design can make a big impact on its overall appearance. Here are several options you have and factors to keep in mind when choosing materials for your new garage door.

It’s always better to be safe than sorry when hiring a company to do any type of repair work on your home. Garage door repairs are no different. Here’s how to avoid hiring "Bad Bob," who's built a negative reputation for garage door businessess across the country, and hire an honest, trustworthy company to repair or replace your garage door.