In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the initial basics on cleaning your garage door – how often it should be done, why it’s important, and the materials you’ll typically need. Cleaning a garage door is only necessary periodically, but ensuring you’re doing it correctly when the need comes […]
Cleaning is important for many components of a given home or building, and any garage door setup present is no exception. While you certainly don’t have to clean a garage door as often as, say, your kitchen, periodic cleaning of your garage door is important for a few reasons, and is simple enough to carry […]
In part one of this two-part series, we dug into some of the common pests found in garages, plus some initial tactics for how to use your garage door and other related components to keep these pests out. While it’s true that some pest types enjoy the mix of comfort and space that garage spaces […]
No one ever wants to deal with pests in any part of the home, and several major entryways and barriers play a big role here. Your garage door is no exception, and prevention of pests in the garage is often considered one of the most important elements of overall home pest prevention. At Crawford Door […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the simple ways to maintain a garage door to help avoid expensive repair or replacement issues arising. Using maintenance as a way to avoid expensive concerns is a great approach to garage door care and several other home components, and some simple […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we discussed some initial steps for setting up a heated garage area. Whether you’re using this as a workspace, a kids’ playroom, a living area or for any other purpose, there are a few important factors to be aware of as you look to run heat through the […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the top general causes of broken or damaged garage door springs. Springs are a vital component to any garage door, allowing it to open and close properly, but several improper uses or maintenance themes may lead to them working improperly — or […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic factors to evaluate if you’re choosing between replacing an entire garage door versus simply replacing one or more of its panels. These are both viable options for garage door damage, and which you select will depend on several variables, from the extent […]
If your garage door has recently been damaged or is showing signs of wear-and-tear, do not immediately despair and assume the door automatically requires replacement. While some forms of garage door damage will be severe enough to dictate replacement of the entire door, there are many other cases where simple repairs of a couple panels […]
To this point in this multi-part blog series, we’ve been discussing the impact of cold weather on a garage door the contents of the garage therein. We’ve also begun going over the extensive value of garage door insulation, which helps prevent many of the expansion and contraction risks present in garage doors and related areas […]