Tag: overhead doors

How to Clear Out the Garage in 7 Days

By Laura Gaskill, Houzz If you are ready to transform your garage from dumping ground to a useful, well-organized space, this plan is for you. It breaks down a monster of a task into manageable steps, so you can stop fearing your garage and finally start using it again. Not only is the garage generally… Read more »

Insulated Garage Doors: The Sensible Solution for 5 Common Garage Problems

These days, many homeowners are finding increased value, and even increased happiness, in a new garage door.  That’s no surprise according to a study done by LiftMaster, 7 out of 10 homeowners use their garage door as the primary entrance to their home.  Though garage doors are so prominent on our homes today, many garages… Read more »

Amarr 3552 Aluminum Full View Doors Help Create Dynamic Learning Environment

The Amarr 3552 commercial aluminum full view door is a popular overhead door for automobile shops, fire stations, sports complexes and restaurants but what about schools?  Aluminum full view doors are known for letting natural light indoors from the outside, but with this architect-driven project, Amarr 3552 doors also helped to create much-needed flexibility and… Read more »

10 Design Tricks Professionals Put to Work in the Garage

By Shane Inman, Houzz Don’t let your garage become an afterthought — this valuable space doesn’t have to be dirty, disorganized and crowded. Get inspired by these professional spaces and tips to turn your auto space into an organized and fun addition to your home. 1. Garage edition. Short on space? Convert your garage into… Read more »

Amarr SuperFlex Sections Solve Common Warehouse Problem

If you work in the industrial or commercial sector, you know how busy warehouses can be.  As business booms, warehouse traffic increases.  Sometimes, that means damage to doors.  Amarr SuperFlex flexible impact sections are the answer to common lower door section damage! The unique construction of the Amarr SuperFlex section allows it to flex, providing… Read more »

8 Garages That Get Creative With Parking

By John Hill, Houzz One of the biggest problems with the single-family home is the garage: its design (apparently an afterthought in many cases), its size, and its placement. The norm, an attached multi-car garage often closer to the street than the front door, needs improvement. This blog post takes a broad look at garages, garage… Read more »

6 Tried and True Garage Organization Tips

By Vanessa Brunner, Houzz Garages tend to become dumps for just about everything. Because they are big open spaces, they’re easy targets for that suitcase that won’t fit in the closet, the rollerblades your daughter doesn’t want to throw away yet, the sewing machine you need to give back to your neighbor, and anything else… Read more »

2017 Cost vs. Value Report: Garage Door Replacement Still a Top Project

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 »

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 »

4 Ways Amarr SafeGuard System Keeps Your Family Safe

You’ve probably thought about how safe your car, your child’s bike helmet, or your babysitter is, but have you thought about how safe your garage door is?  According to the annual United States Garage Door Injury Report, the most common garage door injury involves fingers and hands getting caught or pinched between sections, and approximately… Read more »