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The Cost of New Garage Door Installation

Examining new garage door cost factors, including professional installation. Offering insights into choosing the right garage door for your home and budget.

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 »

5 Garage Door Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know!

Garage doors protect and secure the largest opening in your home.  Following simple yet effective garage door safety tips can increase the longevity of your garage doors; while keeping you and your loved ones safe!  Since more than 70% of homeowners use their attached garage as the main entranceway into their home, making sure you… Read more »

2019 Cost vs. Value Report: Garage Door Replacement Still #1

Amarr Color Zone Residential Garage Door

Trying to decide on a remodeling project, but want something that will give you the biggest return on investment when selling your home? Consider a new garage door! For the fourth year in a row, Remodeling Magazine has named garage door replacement the #1 upscale remodeling project for return on investment, meaning you can recoup an… Read more »

Amarr Horizon HO1000 Featured on Property Brothers: Brother vs. Brother

Property Brothers Hilltop House with Amarr Horizon garage door

An Amarr Horizon HO1000 Aluminum MultiView garage door was featured in the season 6 finale of HGTV’s “Property Brothers: Brother vs. Brother.”  The show features the popular “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott purchasing and renovating real estate, then competing against each other to see whose home sells for the most profit.  The profits are… Read more »

A Northern California Garage Expands Into a Multipurpose Family Studio

By Brenna Malmberg, Houzz A family of four in Marin County, California, needed a dedicated space to host guests and work from home. Previously, the couple would offer up their own bedroom for guests and then camp out on an air mattress in the living room, which also included a makeshift home office. With the… Read more »