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Buying a new garage door? Here’s what to consider.

Derek Dueker February 26, 2025

If you’re in the market to buy a new garage door, it’s important, of course, to carefully consider how it fits into your home’s curb ...

A technician performs a garage door inspection

Homeowner Tips

How to perform your own garage door inspection

Derek Dueker January 27, 2025

Most often, your garage door is the largest moving object on your home. So, it’s important to have a garage door inspection done at least ...

A picture of a garage door with the blog title

Common Questions

6 benefits of an insulated garage door

Derek Dueker December 23, 2024

When you think of an insulated garage door, you’re probably thinking it would be great to have during the winter. However, there are benefits to ...

This new door will have a longer garage door lifespan because it was professionally installed

Common Questions

Average garage door lifespan | Signs it needs replaced

Derek Dueker November 26, 2024

The average garage door lifespan is between 15 to 30 years but can vary depending on many factors. We’ll go over those factors and give ...

This t-handle lock helps prevent garage door break-ins

Homeowner Tips

Preventing garage door break-ins: 5 essential tips

Derek Dueker October 21, 2024

Preventing garage door break-ins starts with educating yourself on your system and ensuring your garage door is professionally installed, maintained, and operating properly. If you ...

Homeowner Tips

How to Decorate a Garage Door Safely

Derek Dueker September 26, 2024

Many homeowners enjoy decorating their home for different holidays and their garage becomes a part of that process. However, knowing how to decorate a garage ...

After learning how to paint a garage door, this homeowner has begun priming his door.

Homeowner Tips

How to paint a garage door: Step-by-step instructions

Derek Dueker August 28, 2024

There may come a couple of times during your garage door’s life in which you’ll need to repaint it. To help, we’ve developed this step-by-step ...

Unlike this homeowner, you should never crack your garage door in the summer and leave it unattended.

Common Questions

5 reasons to not crack your garage door in the summer

Derek Dueker July 24, 2024

You might want to crack your garage door in the summer to release some heat but is it safe or even effective? Garage Door Guy ...

Garage door opener repair may be needed on this motor that is pictured

Common Questions

5 signs you need garage door opener repair

Derek Dueker June 27, 2024

If you have tried to used your remote or a button on your garage door keypad and your door is making lots of noise, not ...

Homeowner Tips

Top Garage Door Issues and When to Call for Help

Kylie June 6, 2024

Maintaining your garage door is essential for safety and functionality. In this video and post, we provide valuable tips on what you need to know ...

A garage door technician performing garage door installation

Homeowner Tips

Garage door installation: Why to use a professional

Derek Dueker May 27, 2024

Hiring a professional for your garage door installation offers many benefits. Your local garage door techs at Garage Door Guy have years of expertise, safety ...