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Repairs cost money, and nobody likes having to fork out their hard-earned cash. But, it you follow these tips, you’ll be able to avoid costly repairs.

No doubt you already know the basics: They make your life easier! But do you know anything else about garage door openers? Having some basic knowledge will help if you ever need to contact a garage door specialist about issues with your electric garage door opener. For this reason, we’ve written this helpful article so your problems will never get lost in translation!

If you’re thinking about changing the flooring in your garage, you’re no doubt looking for a durable option. I mean let’s face it, your garage floor takes a beating! Not only do you drive on it, but it can easily become stained from all the equipment you keep in there!

Having problems with your garage door? Has it started making strange noises or stopped working properly? Should you try and repair it, hire someone to repair it, or just simply buy a new door? Well, first of all, you might not need to invest in a brand-new door. What you need to do, is identify the problem. We’ve created this guide to help.

You don’t naturally think of garages as being safe play areas for children, I mean, after all you were probably not allowed in your garage as a child. But they don’t have to be the scary, dangerous places we associate them with. With a little care, you can make your garage a safe place for your kids to play.

Today, more and more people are investing in their yards, transforming front and back yards into extensions of their home’s interior. It’s a great way to enjoy life more, and get the most out of those warm summer evenings, or just for soaking up the beauty of nature outdoors. There’s no reason that your garage door can’t be included in those improvements.

Reinforcement struts are generally installed on double garage doors, for example, doors that are 16 feet wide. You’ve probably noticed a U-shaped bar, but maybe you weren’t sure what it was… Well, now you know. Read on to find out what they are used for.

Hosting a party but not sure you have enough space in your house? Hosting a garden party but worried the weather might throw a spanner into the works? Worry no longer! If you’ve got a garage, you’ve got the perfect party environment. Okay, I know what you’re thinking, “garage = perfect party environment, really?” Well, it might not look like a party venue at first glance, but if you follow the tips in this article, you can easily and quickly transform your garage into the ideal party space.

It looks interesting on the Internet, but you’re wondering if it’s really worth it. You tell yourself “Instead of opening my big garage door, I could access the garage through the small one.” Indeed, there are building layouts where using a garage door with a pedestrian door is definitely worthwhile. The most common residential situation is when the garage is located in the basement of a house making a regular access steel door (36″ X 78″ or 91 X 198 cm) next to the garage door or on the side of the garage is almost impossible.

Homeowners do not often consider the advantages of getting a new garage door. They may think that as long as their current door is still opening and closing, it does not need to be replaced. These eight advantages, however, show that upgrading your garage door, even if it is still working, can be a good idea.