More Tips on How Your Garage Door Can Enhance Your Curb Appeal

Click on the Better Homes and Gardens link below for some great tips on garage door enhancements that increase your home's curb appeal instantly.-shared by Clopay Garage Doors.

http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/garage/ideas-inspiration/garage-curb-appeal/?socsrc=bhg_FACEBOOK_20160316214600

Garage Door Windows with Inserts Further Enhance your Curb Appeal

Garage door windows and inserts are definitely a bonus in enhancing your home's curb appeal.There are many styles available in the required wind code for your area- and yes, even for here in Florida. (Styles vary slightly depending on the brand of door selected.)

Shared by our friends at B and B Garage Doors, IL on FB.
"Don’t underestimate the visual impact of adding windows to your garage door, here are some examples of window options for short and long panel doors."

Always Hire Reputable Professionals

Oops, huh? That's why it's important to hire reputable professionals.

(Shared on FB by the Lighter Side of Real Estate - Photo credits: Will Tyler, NC)

Going Green

Very appropriate for today! As this infographic states, 71% of the interior remodeling done for greening purposes is insulation. Remember that a very important part of upgrading the insulation in your home is replacing your garage door with an insulated one, or adding insulation to your current door. This is a project that pays for itself in the long run with the energy savings and of course, the added comfort in our garages, especially in the summer. -RGDS


http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2016/03/17/your-buyers-are-going-green#sf22724472

Is Your Garage Door Balanced?

Your garage door needs to be in good balance to operate safely and properly and not cause strain on your opener. To check whether it is properly balanced, disconnect it from your opener and open it manually. It should stay where you desire. If it does not, then click on the following link from our friends at Action Garage Door, TX, to find out how to balance it.

https://www.actiongaragedoor.com/blog/how-balance-your-garage-door/

Storing Hazardous Items in your Garage

Do your homework first. If you're storing any hazardous chemicals or items, do your research first and find out how/where to safely store them. Remember, "safety first".-RGDS

Here's a good safety reminder from our friends at Smokey's Garage Door, AZ:

"Organizing your garage? Remember - safety first. Learn the best places to store any hazardous items!"

Money-Saving DIY Tips For Spring

Check out these money-saving DIY tips for spring.Notice, however, that while #10 explains the importance of opting for sconces by the garage door, it does not mention an even more important money saver-INSULATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR! Our garages get quite hot here in Florida and every time you open your access door, cool air floods into your hot garage. Insulation helps keep your garage at a more stable and comfortable temperature.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20597389,00.html