Are New Garage Doors a Good Investment?
Garage doors aren’t just important from a function standpoint, but from an appearance standpoint as well. After all, they take up a lot of visual space. If your garage doors don’t quite match your garage, or they’re pretty beat up and worn down, it’s going to bring down the visual appeal of your home. And […]
Loading Dock Winter Hazards
Even in fair weather, loading docks can be a dangerous place. Heavy loads, massive vehicles, and powerful machinery abounds. Standard safety precautions, on-going inspections, and regular maintenance will keep your workers safe through most of the year. During the winter, however, things become more uncontrollable and unpredictable. Additional steps are required for proper safety and […]
Common Uses for Rolling Steel Curtains
Rolling steel curtains offer a number of distinct advantages compared to traditional overhead doors. In addition to being durable and secure, their greatest strength is their small footprint. When rolling steel curtains are opened, they fold directly into themselves, taking up next to no space at all. That means rolling steel curtains are best utilized […]
My Garage Door is Frozen Shut
A broken garage door usually comes with a few warning signs: jerky movements, loud noises, etc. If you’re paying attention, you can usually stop the situation before a problem arises. A frozen garage door, however, can come without warning at the worst possible time. “How does this even happen?” you say to yourself. Most likely, […]
Stopping Winter Drafts in Your Home
When the winter hits, the electricity bills tend to go down as the gas bills go up. Unless, of course, you have electric heating. Either way, everyone wants to keep their heating bills down, and one of the best ways to do that is to keep the heat in and the cold out. That means […]
Upgrading Your Home to Smart Locks
Did you know 34% of burglars enter through the front door? Additionally, 30% of burglars go through an unlocked door or window. In other words, just keeping your entry points locked and your front door secure can greatly reduce your risk of being robbed. This isn’t revelatory information, but it’s still important to remember. And […]
Billion Dollar Companies That Started in Garages
For most people, garages are where you store your car, your motorcycle, or your extra stuff you don’t want in the house. But for some, the garage is more than storage. It is their office. Their laboratory. It’s where they go to get things done and sometimes, attempt to change the world. It sounds a […]
Heating Options for Your Garage
For anyone who likes to spend some time in their garage, it’s nice to have one that’s usable in the winter. Sure, this is a non-issue for those in the southern states. But for the rest of us, it’s not enough to have an insulated garage. You need a heat source. The question is, what’s […]
The Rise of the Modern Day Garage
These days, whether you’re buying or renting a home, you’re probably expecting it to have a garage. The good news is, the odds are in your favor. Over 75% of detached homes have some sort of covered shelter for vehicles. Though the sizes vary, and the it may or may not be attached to the […]
What to Remove from Your Garage Before Winter
These days, garages are as popular for storing random possessions as they are for protecting your car. In fact, some people use them to store so many things, that they can’t even get their vehicle in there. What you do with your garage is ultimately up to you. We’ve discussed in the past the many […]
