March 26, 2021
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Garage Tips
If you are looking to add additional square feet of living space to your home, your garage is a great place to start. You’ll be giving up a protected parking and storage area, but you’ll be gaining around 600 square feet of additional space — without paying the high prices associated with a full-scale addition. What’s Involved in a Garage Conversion Project? While there are multiple steps involved in remodeling a garage, you can expect the process to last around four to six weeks. You’ll pay approximately half of what you’d spend on a new home addition. The total cost […]
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March 26, 2021
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Garage Tips
Your concrete garage is likely not the warmest part of your home. Whether you use it for vehicle storage or as a workshop, stepping into or spending time in a frigid space is not a pleasant experience. If you’ve been dealing with cold temperatures, you can keep your garage warm in a few different ways. How to Keep Your Garage Warm in the Winter You don’t have to deal with a freezing garage all winter long. Here are five different ways to cheaply heat your garage: 1. Space Heaters Plugging in a space heater is a quick and easy way to keep […]
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October 16, 2020
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Garage Doors
Are you trying to decide whether to buy a garage door with or without windows? There’s no right or wrong answer, but you should consider the pros and cons of having windows in your garage doors before making your purchase. Pros of Garage Doors With Windows Are the windows worth it? Sometimes. You can find reasons for and against buying garage doors with windows or installing windows on your garage doors. Some reasons to purchase a new garage door with windows include: Natural light: Garages are naturally dark, and by adding windows to your garage doors you can bring in […]
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October 2, 2020
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Garage Door Repairs
“How Long Do Garage Door Rollers Last?” The answer depends on what type of garage door rollers you have in your garage. When you provide proper maintenance for your rollers, they can last anywhere from one to two decades. Other factors play into the longevity of rollers too, such as the climate and how often the garage door is used. Garage Door Rollers: Plastic vs. Nylon vs. Steel Garage door rollers are usually made from plastic, nylon or steel. Steel is the most durable material for rollers, but it’s the most expensive as well as the noisiest of the three. […]
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September 18, 2020
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Garage Door Repairs
“Should I Replace Both Garage Door Springs?” Yes. You may be tempted to save money on parts and labor by replacing just one spring, but you’ll likely need to replace both when one spring breaks. Garage doors have two springs, one on either side of the door. The springs exert the force that makes the door light enough to be lifted. When one garage door spring breaks, many homeowners wonder if they need to replace both springs or if they can replace only the one that malfunctioned. Read below to learn why you should always replace both garage door springs […]
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