The Door On Your Garage: Which Will It Be?

Posted on 2 December 2016

Tilt garage doors were once a popular option in many Australian homes. However, those days are long gone. Tilt doors would probably be taken to a 'garage door museum' if such a place existed. It's good to find out what your options are in terms of a replacement garage door. The roller shutter door and the sectional garage door are your main options. Each comes with its pros and cons, some of which are compared below. [Read More]

3 Things You Need to Check If Your Garage Door Won't Close All the Way

Posted on 2 December 2016

Garage door repairs are usually costly. Before you call a professional to fix your garage door problems, it is important to troubleshoot some of these problems on your own. Some of the garage door problems are actually easy to fix, so you may realise that you don't need a professional after all. Among the major garage door problems are doors that won't close all the way. If you notice that your garage door doesn't close fully, checking the following parts can help you find a way to fix it. [Read More]

Best Garage Doors for Elderly Homeowners

Posted on 12 October 2016

Having a car can be a great way to stay independent as you get older, but storing it can be a challenge. A garage is the best option, as cars parked on drives or out on the street are more vulnerable to theft and weather damage. Traditional garage doors can be difficult to open, and you could risk injury or muscle strain by regularly pushing yourself to open a stiff or heavy door. [Read More]

Lift Or Separate: Are Tilting Or Sectional Garage Doors Right For Your Business?

Posted on 22 September 2016

Commercial-grade garage doors are essential pieces of equipment for many businesses and industries, ranging from warehousing and storage to large-scale technical and fabrication industries. However, you have a number of choices to make when purchasing and installing garage doors for your business, and one of the most important is choosing how your doors will open. Two of the most common garage door opening mechanisms are tilting doors and sectional doors. Both of these types of garage doors are robust, reliable and suited for use in a wide variety of industries and environments. [Read More]

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Cool Gadgets For Your Garage

Hello there! I'm Robert, and for years I had a manual garage door fitted to my garage. It was a real pain having to get out and open it, especially on a hot summer day. The door would often stick, and once or twice I hurt my back trying to get the garage door to open or close. I was complaining about this to a friend who mentioned automatic garage doors. I contacted a company, and they installed the automatic opening system. Now I can open the garage at the press of a button. I have since installed all kinds of gadgets in my garage, so I decided to start this blog to inspire others to do the same.

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