No room left in the garage to park the car? For many of us, this seems to be the case, particularly since we ask a lot from the space it provides. When both practical and aesthetic needs meet head-on in one area of our home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the mere thought of…
Must-See Holiday Events in Phoenix
December is a magical time of year, as it allows the city of Phoenix and surrounding communities to really come alive, with Southwestern hospitality and warmth. Events, such as those listed below, create a sense of community togetherness among individuals, children, and families. They also allow community members to get outside and bask in Arizona’s…
When Will Insurance Cover Garage Door Damage
Crash! Backing or driving into your garage door – or someone else’s for that matter – is one of those embarrassing little accidents that you hope never happens to you. Yet it can happen to the best of us. When it does happen, however, the question becomes who is going to pay for the garage…
Everything You Need to Know About Your Garage Door Springs
A garage door is one of those home elements that many of us take for granted, but just like the vehicle you drive, it requires occasional maintenance. Maintenance that is often not provided, until something goes wrong, in a very BIG way. Truth be told, there are no shortage of components that can malfunction on…
Garage Of Terror!
Ghosts…Goblins…Ghouls…Oh My! This time of year, people of all ages can enjoy the thrill of the unknown, the tingling sensation that runs down their spine, and the natural high from a fight or flight response. Transform your garage into a garage of terror with these chilling tips. Just make sure it’s appropriate for all ages.…
The Importance of Routine Garage Door Maintenance
Americans have a thing about garage doors. In a two-career household with school aged children, the average garage door opens smoothly, and closes securely more than 1,400 times during the course of a year. However convenient this may be, after months of daily use, it’s only natural for the garage door and its components to…
New Garage Door Buying Guide
Is your garage door sagging, malfunctioning more often than not, or just looking a little worse for the wear? If it is, then it may be the time to replace it with a new garage door that is easier to operate and maintain, as well as easy on the eyes. A new garage door can…
Garage Door Accident Prevention
Your garage door is an amazing tool that over the course of a year, goes up and down approximately 1,500 times. With that in mind: How often do you concern yourself with its safe operation? If you’re like most people, your door’s hard work probably goes unnoticed, until something goes amiss. As the largest moving…
Carport Conversions: The Benefits
The benefits of having a garage are numerous. Living in Arizona, I’m sure you already know what a pain it is to step out of your house on a 110+ degree day, just to go start your car. After running the engine for a minimum of five minutes, the car is usually cool enough for…
Garage Door Safety 101
One of the most overlooked “appliances” most every homeowner owns for convenience is the garage door (and its operating system). It’s something that goes up and down four plus times per day at the press of a button. Can’t get pretty more simple than that, now can it? Not really! Like every other mechanical device…