A beautiful garage door can significantly increase the curb appeal of your home. Your garage door is an extension of your home’s exterior, and how well you take care of it is a reflection on how you feel about your home and how you want others to feel about it. By the same token, the right residential garage door lighting can also go a long way toward increasing your home’s curb appeal. The most popular type of lighting for your garage door is downlighting. These are lights installed above the garage that shine down on the garage door and the […]
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Before you ever start looking at new garage doors, be sure of the proper size garage door you need. Fortunately, measuring your garage door can be a quick, easy process with the right approach. Before you start, you’ll need to be prepared with some basic materials. You’ll want a tape measure to get the actual measurements, a step ladder for easy access to all areas, and a pen and paper to write it all down. Steps for Measuring Your Garage Door Now you’re ready to actually measure the garage door. Start by measuring the width of the door. For this […]
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Have you ever looked at your home and wondered how to add windows to the garage doors? If you have a standard windowless garage door and are looking to upgrade, it might interest you to know that decorative windows are among the many garage door replacement options that Custom Door & Gate offers with our garage door installations. Benefits of Garage Door Windows Windows give life to your garage door. They make your garage door stand out from the rest. They can improve curb appeal and make your entire home feel more inviting. Windows take your garage door to a […]
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January 27, 2017
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We all come to depend on our automatic garage door openers. They deliver wonderful convenience for our busy lives — but we often tend to take them for granted. When something like a power outage renders your garage door useless, it suddenly becomes a huge inconvenience. How are you supposed to get your car inside the garage — or get it out? Do you need to call a company that offers garage door repairs? Fortunately, the answer to that question is no. Opening your garage door during a power outage is simple once you know how to do it. Here’s […]
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January 11, 2017
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Do you have an electric garage door opener? New garage door openers aren’t often on the top of people’s list of home improvement projects, but if you’ve lived with a manual garage door opener for years, you may want to consider some of the benefits electric garage door openers can bring. If you’ve never thought about electric garage door openers before, here are a few important points to consider. Photo Eye One of the most important features you get with electric garage door openers that you don’t get with a manual opener is the photo eye. The photo eye is […]
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December 5, 2016
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If you live in a place where winters can see cold weather and snowfall, like North Carolina, you want to make sure your garage door is ready for the winter. The time to make sure your garage door is ready is before winter strikes, not after. Here are a few key steps to take to make sure your garage door is primed for the season. 1. Ensure the Door Is Sealed Properly If you’re inside your garage with the light off and you can see light coming through from outside or you notice any detectable gaps, you’ve got a problem. […]
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November 17, 2016
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If you get your garage door installed right the first time, you shouldn’t have problems with it for a long while. However, sometimes a faulty part slips through, your garage door sustains some unexpected damage, or it’s been a long time and part of your door has passed its normal lifespan. Whatever the reason, you’re in need of residential garage door repair. If you have an automatic garage door, repair may seem even more urgent. You may be tempted to try these repairs yourself, but you should never attempt to repair your own garage door for several reasons. Safety A […]
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September 28, 2016
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Are you considering a keyless garage door opener for your home garage? It can be a great idea to replace your current garage door system with a keyless entry system for several reasons. For one, they are incredibly convenient. You don’t ever have to worry about losing or misplacing your keys, because there are no keys. Just input your code into the garage door opener keypad and you’re in. For another, there’s no lock to pick, and no complicated changing of locks if someone gains access. All you have to do is change the code on your garage door keypad, […]
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August 29, 2016
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One of the great joys of owning a home has to be having a garage. No hunting around the neighborhood looking for a parking space, no worries about the elements damaging your car, no concerns about criminal elements robbing, stealing or vandalizing your car as it sits on the street overnight. And the extra storage space or work space can be a great bonus. But all of those advantages go away if your garage is not secure. Your garage provides access to your car, your storage items and even your house. If your garage is secured by a simple key […]
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July 6, 2016
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You may not think of an automatic overhead garage door as something that could be hazardous, but anything mechanical has the potential to be dangerous under the right circumstances. You should be especially careful of any mechanical elements in your home — especially those that are on the exterior of your house and have the potential to affect more than just your family. Garage door safety is incredibly important, which is why we here are Custom Door & Gate work diligently to bring you safe and reliable garage doors that are also visually appealing. Once your custom garage doors are […]
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