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2016 Garage Door Trends to Boost Your Curb Appeal

In a previous blog post, we offered step-by-step solutions for turning a cluttered garage into an organized space. All homeowners can reclaim their garages with the tips found in that blog.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc throughout many parts of the US in 2015. As a result, homeowners are faced with hundreds of dollars in damages as well as lost items that can never be replaced. If you want to make sure that your garage is protected from flooding the next time severe weather comes your way, the following six tips will help.

As the weather grows colder, you make the trek to the home improvement store to arm yourself with window film, door stops, and caulking to fill any new holes and cracks that may have formed over the summer. You know that winterizing your house is the best way to protect not only your family from the chills but also your utility bill from undue hikes.

Your garage is one of your favorite places and it often holds some of your favorite toys as well. However, between the vehicles, dangerous chemicals, dim lighting and potentially deadly tools, there are a number of ways in which your personal haven can be dangerous to your family. The following five tips will help you make sure your garage is as safe as possible so everyone can enjoy the space.

As your family gets bigger, you may start to notice that the original size of your home is no longer enough for everything. Obviously, everyone needs their own space, but this includes enough room for their possessions too. Things like extra appliances, equipment and even an additional vehicle may start to make things feel a bit claustrophobic.

Whether you like playing the guitar, rocking out on the drums or taking part in any other activity that can get a bit loud, sometimes your home doesn’t leave you a lot of options for enjoying that kind of pastime. Perhaps you’ve already heard from your neighbors once before or you simply would rather fend off that kind of conversation.

Did you know that the garage door is usually any professional or expert burglar’s chosen point of entry into the home? Just knowing this one fact enables you to eliminate this preferred entry way from their list of options. In this article, we’ll explore a few important tactics to use when you want to prevent anyone from illegally entering your home through the garage.

Think about it: would you like to have an extra 600 square feet of living space? When it comes to garage renovations, the most popular ones are “man caves,” home offices, media centers, game rooms and gyms. However, have you ever considered turning your two-car garage into a kids’ room, spare room, or even a master suite? This is probably the most affordable and easy way to create that extra living space you crave.

Ready or not, winter is coming, therefore, it is critical that you take the time to ensure that your garage door is working properly. It really should only take you about thirty minutes, and you don’t have to have any special tools.