A Des Moines Garage Door Blog

Have you been considering a garage door remodel or new installation? Whether you're going to replace your garage door or make updates to your current one, consider windows to add style and light to your garage. Picking out windows may not be as simple as you think, however, with all of the customization options available today. Keep the following tips in mind to help you choose the right windows for the right reasons!

Summer’s coming to an end. As we prepare for the colder weather and pull out the pumpkins and warm apple cider, it’s important to make sure our homes are ready for the changing conditions as well. Performing a few preventive maintenance tasks every fall will help keep your door running smoothly (so you avoid having to make several repairs in the spring) and could potentially save you a lot of money in the long run. As a general rule, the following tasks should be performed twice a year, ideally in the fall and spring.

If you’re thinking about updating your garage door to increase curb appeal and the value of your home, use Wayne Dalton’s new design center to design a door that complements your home. With the new application, you can create a custom garage door, making it as simple or ornate as you like. Having a design in mind when you call your garage door installer will make the garage door buying process much easier.

Most homeowners make at least one of three common mistakes. If you’re among them, it’s time to make a change! Doing so can save you a lot of money and prevent many accidents.

Have you ever wondered what the first garage door was like, who invented it, or when it became commonplace? It’s interesting to look into the past of something we use every day to learn where, why, and how it originated. So, here’s a quick history lesson for you on the development of garage doors in the United States.

When buying a new garage door for your home or business, you probably think about the look and style you want, the cost, and finding a dealer that can conveniently install it for you. These are all great things to consider, but there's more to picking out a garage door than the price and appearance.

Whether your teen actually ran into your garage door or you’re using him or her as a decoy to avoid humiliation, you’ve come to the right place. Believe it or not, this happens often. Maybe you hopped into the car when it was dark, you were tired, it was icy, or you accidentally reversed when you should have driven forward. Whatever the case, hitting your garage door is not a fun experience, but don’t panic. Follow these tips instead.

Carriage House Door recently released a beautiful new lineup of contemporary garage doors. Read on to find out if a modern garage door is right for you, and be sure to take a look at the new collection on the Carriage House Door Company website.

This month we are highlighting Merle Pottorff, one of WD Door's main residential garage door service technicians. He started working for WD Door in Des Moines back in December of 2005. His strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills make him a perfect fit with our team.

Have you ever wondered how Wayne Dalton got started and how it grew into what it is today? Without Wayne Dalton, WD Door wouldn't exist, so we want to share a little bit of the history of the company that started it all -- Wayne Dalton Garage Doors.