Garage Door Replacement and other Small Renovations with a Big Payoff

Replacing an old garage door always ranks high on the list of budget-friendly projects than provide high return-on-investment and instantly improve your curb appeal.Replacing 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/realestate/small-projects-big-payoff.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&utm_source=SOA_ALL&utm_medium=SOA_OWNED&utm_campaign=SOA_TRAFFIC

An Easy Way to Change the Look of Your Garage Door

To increase your curb appeal without actually changing your garage door, consider the faux wood look. http://bit.ly/1yPzVTA

Replacing your Garage Door Springs

Great info here on replacing your garage door springs-shared on FB by our friends at B and B Door, IL:

"Good Read, follow link to continue to the article...
'Danger is not the only reason to let a pro replace your torsion springs. Typical DIYers will have trouble figuring out what size of replacement springs to buy, and when they do figure this out, they may well have trouble finding a retailer willing to sell springs to an amateur.' "

http://garages.about.com/od/garagemaintenance/a/Replacing-Garage-Door-Springs.htm

Complimentary Curb Appeal

 

A new garage door adds instant curb appeal to your home...and here are some awesome driveway designs from HouseLogic.com to compliment your garage door.
http://www.houselogic.com/photos/landscaping-gardening/cool-driveways-are-smart-approach/slide/home-grown/#home-grown

http://www.houselogic.com/photos/landscaping-gardening/cool-driveways-are-smart-approach/slide/home-grown/#home-grown

What Smart Features to Look for in your New Home

Your new home should definitely include a MyQ garage door opener to make your life earier. Read about what else to look for in this link via our friends at Chamberlain on FB:

"Shopping for a new home? Check out how smart homes can make life easier for you and your family! What would your smart home include? http://cnet.co/1CaYQV5 "

Clever "Bike Garage" Idea

Here's a cool idea for a separate "garage" for your bikes...https://www.facebook.com/TrendCollectionsHomewaresGifts?fref=photo

Garage Door Repair Is NOT a DIY Job

 

We cannot stress this enough; do your DIY garage door inspection but always call a professional if you find that anything is not working properly. Here's a reminder why from our friends at Dave's Garage Doors, OR; originally shared on FB:
#garagedoorsafety  

http://www.davesgaragedoors.com/blog/2015/april/3-reasons-why-diy-garage-door-repair-isnt-such-a.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Cool Garage Door Covers

Check out these very cool garage door covers from Style Your Garage; shared by Women Riders Now on FB:

http://www.womenridersnow.com/pages/Style_Your_Garage_Creative_Garage_Door_Covers.aspx

Interesting Concept...

Hmm...Interesting Concept...

Now if our techs no longer have to continuously reach for garage door hardware and hand tools, how will they stay in shape?..lol

http://charlesandhudson.com/duluth-fire-hose-magnetic-work-pants-the-next-generation-in-work-wear/