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Whether building a new garage, renovating a current garage or thinking about altering a garage door opening, there are a few design and ergonomic elements to consider. Most importantly is the decision between one large double garage door or two smaller single garage doors.

Are you unsure what kind of lighting to install in your new garage? Or maybe you’re just tired of bad lighting in your garage? We’ve compiled some helpful pointers.

Who knew that a little thing like a spring would be so important to your garage door, but if you have ever heard one break then you know this to be true! The noise alone is enough to send even the toughest among us running the other way. Once the dust settles, you might be tempted to go out there and replace that little spring on your own. Your thinking is that something so small surely can’t be that dangerous. You might want to think again before you go about adding this to your weekend list of chores.

By now, most of us realize that reducing our carbon footprint means getting firm control over our use of non-sustainable resources, like home heating oil or energy used to cool a home. This means we can each do something to halt climate change by simply opting for more sustainable practices. With that in mind, we encourage you to read on and discover what “R-value” means and why the R-value of your garage door is important.

Building a new home or simply renovating your existing home involves a score of choices, but one of the most enjoyable and effective is the color on the outside of the building. Savvy homeowners know that a palette of multiple and contrasting hues is the way to create the greatest appeal and a really welcoming atmosphere.