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Add Natural Light with Garage Door Windows

Bringing natural light to your contemporary, mid-century modern or transitional home’s garage is easy and efficient.

Key Measurements For The Perfect 2 Car Garage

Surprisingly, common garage dimensions have remained roughly the same since the Ford Model T began the obsession with the automobile over a century ago. The T’s 134-inch length, a little more than 11 feet, is considerably shorter than the average 15-foot length of sedans now being produced. Today’s extreme is the Rolls-Royce extended-length Phantom, slightly… Read more »

Trend Alert: Gray and Black Garage Doors are Popping Up Everywhere

One of the latest home exterior design trends is utilizing dark garage door colors. From charcoal grays to striking black doors, the design options are endless. Dark colors provide a dynamic, refined look to a home’s architectural style.   Dark garage door colors grab attention while increasing the curb appeal of your home. While this trend… Read more »

5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

August is often referred to as Back to School Month, but did you know it’s also National Curb Appeal Month?  Although there are endless options on how to increase your home’s curb appeal, we wanted to share a few of the more popular ones you can start today.  Did you also know some of these… Read more »

4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Garage for Vacation

Secure your garage for vacation

For many of us, summertime means going on vacations!  Protecting your home from intruders is a crucial step in preparing for some time away.  Here are four easy steps you can take to secure your garage before you leave for vacation and give your family some peace of mind so you can enjoy some R&R. #1: … Read more »

Garage Door Replacement Ranks #1 for the Second Year in a Row

As a homeowner, you may be asking yourself, what remodeling projects would add the most value to the sale price of your home?  Should I start with a bathroom remodel or go straight to the outside for a roof replacement?  The answer is neither! Your home improvement project with the highest return on investment (ROI)… Read more »

Garage Door Safety 101: 7 Tips To Enhance the Safety of Your Garage Door

Garage doors may seem harmless, but without the right protections and safeguards in place, they can be incredibly dangerous. There are large springs under pressure and a lot of moving parts that can cause injury. Faulty openers or other outdated safety equipment are also important to be mindful of — especially if you’re attempting to… Read more »

Amarr Encourages Team Members to Celebrate Diversity Month

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Dr. Maya Angelou said it best, “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” This world has so many people from different walks of life with varying social and ethnic backgrounds. As… Read more »

Design and Shop for Garage Doors More Easily!

Amarr.com has a NEW look! Whether you’re looking to educate yourself on replacing or repairing your current garage doors, searching for the perfect garage door to fit your style, or needing design ideas, the newly re-designed Amarr website is your garage door resource! Since 1951, Amarr has been a known leader in the manufacturing of… Read more »