Are you planning to sell your home, or looking to increase your home’s value? A new garage door could be just what you need! In addition to increasing a home’s curb appeal, garage door replacement ranks as a top home improvement project with a high return on investment. The 2017 Cost vs. Value Report by… Read more »
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Magnetic Clavos – Giving Garage Doors Rustic Charm
Garage doors aren’t merely functional these days they can be the style star of any home! Curb appeal is incredibly important, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade the look of their garage door. Whether they opt for a woodgrain finish on their doors or choose an overlay or carriage house style, it’s… Read more »
Outdoor Home Prep to Do Before Hard Winter Hits
By Kenny Grono, Houzz The holiday season is upon us, and cold weather is setting in across the country. Now is the time to make one final pass around the exterior of your property to make sure your home will be safe and accessible all winter. Organize unheated garages and sheds to prepare for the… Read more »
Gravel Driveways: Crunching the Pros and Cons
By Erin Lang Norris, Houzz The driveway is the first thing we encounter when arriving at a house and the last thing we see when we leave. There are several materials to choose from when laying the path for a lasting impression. Today I’ll cover the basics of gravel driveways, plus the advantages and disadvantages…. Read more »
Choosing a Garage Door: 5 Easy Steps
Are you in the market for a new garage door? Is your garage door broken or old, or maybe just due for an upgrade? You may be wondering how to choose your new garage door and make sure it fits your lifestyle and your home. Our video series, Choosing a Garage Door, can help you… Read more »
Not Just for Cars: 3 Types of Garage Doors for the Home
By Killy Scheer, Houzz We generally think about garage doors from the outside, but many homeowners have bought a little more space by turning garages into rooms, and a host of creative designers and architects have either transformed existing garages or introduced the garage door aesthetic to traditional rooms. If you’re thinking of taking the… Read more »
A New Look for the Overlooked Garage Door
By Natalie Myers, Houzz Sheepishly, we admit the garage door is one of the last things we think about when it comes to home updating projects. If it’s not broken, why fix it? Which leaves us with standard inexpensive doors that look exactly like the one the neighbors have. But there is a world of… Read more »
A Historic Garage Expands for Storage and Parties
By Mitchell Parker, Houzz Like a lot of major renovation projects, Mark and Becky Uranga’s began with the desire to fix just one small thing. They wanted to install electric garage doors in their historic Boise, Idaho, garage, which had carriage-style doors they had to open by hand. But to install the new doors, they… Read more »
Entrematic Showcases New Products at IDA EXPO 2016
IDA EXPO 2016 was held in Las Vegas, NV April 28-30 and Entrematic was present and ready to show off new products and new product concepts! Present at the Entrematic booth were Amarr, Ditec and Dynaco entrance automation products. Here are some of the highlights from the Entrematic booth! Amarr Vista VI1000 new Copper anodize… Read more »
Enhance Your Garage Door with Magnetic Hardware
If you’re looking for a no-hassle way to enhance the look of your garage door, look no further than magnetic hardware. Magnetic hardware looks great on both traditional and carriage house designs. Carriage house garage doors are becoming increasingly popular, accounting for more than 35% of all new garage door sales. Homeowners enjoy the style… Read more »