making your garage door look great

Posted on: 11 September 2015

The moderate temperatures of autumn offer the perfect opportunity to address exterior home improvement projects. And temperamental garage doors certainly qualify. If your garage door is noisy, won't open, or otherwise looks or performs badly, now is the time to make those repairs. The trick is finding out exactly what's causing your problem. If you're ready to conquer this project on your own, familiarize yourself with the most common garage door problems.
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Posted on: 4 September 2015

Do you want a place to kick back and watch the game with your buddies? If your wife or partner is constantly shushing you or giving you dirty looks when the guys root for your favorite teams, it might be time to build a man cave. Your garage can be the perfect place for this, but you might be hesitant to give up the storage that the space provides. Here are some tips on building your man cave while still having a place to keep your lawnmower and yard tools.
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Posted on: 1 September 2015

The recent news about a teen who received a nasty note after painting her family's garage door to win a radio contest may beg the question -- what laws affect the way you decorate and use your garage door? Although this teen's application of garage door "graffiti" didn't break any local laws, there are a number of regulations and codes that can affect you if you choose to paint your garage door a wild color, allow a broken window to go unrepaired, or even simply have an overflow of boxes blocking entry through your garage door.
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Posted on: 31 August 2015

Being able to go out into the yard or come back inside can do wonders for a dog's sense of freedom. Installing the dog flap on your garage door is one way to help your little buddy better enjoy his life, but it shouldn't come at the cost of your own happiness. If you've never installed a dog door before, be mindful of these common mistakes before you embark on your new DIY project.
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