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Being a hockey family means hockey equipment is everywhere in your home. Odds are, you don’t have a professional-grade locker room in your house, so you’re probably struggling with where and how to store everything your players need. If you have a garage, however, you may be able to solve your hockey gear storage needs. Here are some tips you can use to keep your family’s hockey gear clean and safe in your garage.

Do you look at your garage door and wish that it were a different color? Maybe the paint has started to crack with age, or perhaps the color has started to wear away. Even if it was only painted recently, you might still feel that it is time to change up the color and to improve the style. No matter the reason, you can change the look of your door and give your garage and home a new look. It’s easier than you might think.

When it comes to architectural styles, there are a lot of things to choose from. If you’ve been told to go with a traditional, classic style of garage door, do you know exactly what that means? Or if it is truly what you need? Whether you are renovating, trying to increase the curb appeal of your home, or looking to improve the insulation level and protective properties of your garage door to keep your garage more comfortable, traditional options for your garage door abound. A garage door is more than basic utilitarian object – it is an integral part of your home’s architecture that enhances its beauty and character.

If you home is like millions of others, your garage door may be one (if not the) primary point of entry into the home itself. Whether it is kids on foot or adults in cars, the garage door is important, it is why we have to give so much attention to garage door safety. In this review, we are going to look at the best ways to teach kids about garage door safety, and maybe even a little bit yourself along the way!

If you have ever tapped the key on a garage door opener only to have nothing happen, you understand why it is important to maintain your garage doors properly. Most of us do not even give this issue a second thought, until the door doesn’t open. At Garaga, we have tips to ensure the door and opener remain fully operational, and never give you a nasty surprise.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about updating the garage door, and even speaking with friends, co-workers and neighbours about it when one of them asks “Are you going to have the door frame covered in aluminum, too?” You may not have even known this was an option, or thought that you were stuck scraping, painting and maintaining it year after year. The good news is that you can cover the exterior garage door frame in aluminum. Professionals call it applying aluminum capping and/or cladding it, and recommend it for both esthetics and easier upkeep.

If you are like many, the garage is used to park your vehicle and is also used to store seasonal items that you don’t need on a regular basis. This may mean there isn’t a lot of space available to park your car when the temperatures start dropping and it gets cold outside. You may wonder how you can keep all your belongings cared for, while also protecting your major investment, the vehicle. We have some tips that will help you protect your vehicle from mishaps that may be lurking.

You have been searching the Internet looking for the perfect new garage door. You’ve decided that the R-16 thermal resistance value of your next door will be the best for your needs. You want to be sure that the new door you purchase really provides that insulation, but how can you find out the truth?

When you’re buying a garage door, you know that it’s going to be a considerable investment. However, you’ll probably only have to do it a couple of times over your lifetime. You’ll want to be sure, though, that you’re fully satisfied with your purchase, and that the installation work is done properly.

The garage door to your home is extremely important, both from a practical and safety point of view. Many people today even use it as the main way of gaining entry into their home, so keeping it functioning properly is of primary concern. Because this is so important, you need to be careful about who you trust to come and repair the door when it malfunctions in any way. Ask relatives or friends for a specialist that they trust. Word of mouth is always better than inviting some stranger into your home.