Garage Planning Ideas - Make it Bigger DEAR TIM: I can’t tell you how many thousands of dollars I’ve spent on remote storage facility fees. I want to put all my stuff on my own land in a dream garage. I realize a garage can be detached as well as attached to my home. Have Read More »
"The decorative glass panels at the top of each door flood the garage with light." Haas Garage Door - Real Wood Look But Tough Steel Just a month ago, I had two new Haas garage doors installed at my home. The doors are steel, but anyone visiting my home thinks we've got distinctive real-wood garage Read More »
Garage Plans 2 Car - BEWARE Common Mistakes! The 2-car garage in the above photo was built about five miles from my home. It's going to be a disaster. Can you see why? Be sure to look down at the simple floor plan I drew up to show you the biggest mistake! It's important to Read More »
Garage Roof Repair - Can Be Simple I took a much-needed break and traveled to Down East Maine a few weeks ago never dreaming I'd be thinking about a garage roof repair price! My wife, oldest daughter, my son-in-law and I saw brilliant fall color in the trees at Mount Desert Island. A neglected detached Read More »
Garage Door Insulation | Get It Done At The Factory DEAR TIM: I live in a condo with an attached garage. The current garage door insulation is rated at R-4. Even with that it's cold in the winter and hot as Hades in the summer. Local companies have given me estimates to increase the insulation Read More »
Here's how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that doesn't want to close properly. If the garage door opener is broken, check out the new technology for garage door openers, including battery backup and smartphone operation.
Tim Carter discusses a few options on overhead doors.
Tim Carter demonstrates some very important garage design tips.
A garage door opener offers convenience and safety to your home. But a discount garage door opener might not offer the longevity of quality garage door openers. Garage door opener service and garage door repair are also factors to consider when selecting a particular brand
Installing a garage door is not as hard as it seems. There are many parts and you must follow instructions for your garage door installation, but it can be done in as little as three hours. Larger garage doors are harder than smaller doors. Special DIY spring kits are available that make it easy to achieve professional results.
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