Storage & Organization

Wood or steel? Steel or wood? It isn’t always easy to choose… We know the various types of garage door models on the market because, at Door Systems Inc., we’ve been selling, installing and repairing garage doors for many years. To help you make an informed choice, here’s an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the two different types of material.

It’s two o’clock in the morning. Your bedroom is right above the garage and you’ve just been awakened by the thud of your garage door. You’re wondering how to make your garage door quieter before it drives you crazy.

Are you in search of a rugged floor protector for your garage workshop area? If so, there are several great garage floor-covering options available. So many in fact, it’s relatively easy to pick out the mats you like and stay within your price range. Here is a brief overview of five different types of floor coverings. Not all mats are appropriate for all situations. Please keep that in mind.

Do you need to change your garage door? Have you found a used garage door for sale? Are you considering buying it to save a little money? Unless you plan to install it on a backyard garage where it won’t be used often, we don’t recommend it.

Can you imagine being able to control your garage door from anywhere at all? You can, when you buy a brand new garage door opener from LiftMaster that has MyQ® technology. With a mere touch of your finger, you can open and close your garage door from anywhere in the world, using your Apple, Blackberry or Android phone.

There’s a lot more to buying a new garage door then simply picking one and getting it installed. It’s a major expense, and you want to make sure that you do your homework. You want to work with a garage door dealer that has its house in order, one that has a great reputation in the community. It should be a dealer that’s so committed to its quality that it backs it up with a warranty.

Your garage is too valuable a resource to be used to only store your car. If you have a disorganized, messy garage, here are some ways that you can organize it and get more out of your home. This is one of the largest open areas in your entire house, so you should be using it to its maximum potential.

The garage door is definitely an essential part of any home, though it may not receive as much attention as, say, the kitchen or master bath. Nonetheless, when a garage door stops working correctly, it can feel like the most important part of the house. Fortunately, the largest moving part of your entire home doesn’t take much to keep it working throughout the year. Just keep these 10 essential tips in mind.

Some homeowners look for ways to add storage space, especially in properties with limited acreage. Here’s how you can transform a basement room into a garage. To do this, the homeowner replaced his sliding glass doors with a 6’ 10” x 6’ 6” garage door. He even outfitted it with an electric garage door opener. The homeowner doesn’t use this garage for parking his car, but rather for storing his motorcycle and his snowmobile, among other things.

How much time and effort have you put into choosing your garage door color? If you are like many out there, you probably haven’t thought too much about it at all. You just figure you’ll choose white and be done with it. However, this could be a mistake. Your garage door is one of the largest elements of your home, and it can affect the overall look and curb appeal of your property, and may even affect its value. Choosing the right color is actually quite important. This is true of the garage door, just as much as it is of the house color.