March 26, 2018
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How many things have you done to make your home and garage more environmentally friendly? Probably more than you think to your home. That’s because the added bonus of changes to make your home ‘greener’ is that you also save money in energy costs and fewer maintenance and repair costs for your heating and air conditioning equipment. But most homeowners don’t take similar steps to make their garages more environmentally firendly and energy efficient. In a way, that’s odd because garages can be among the biggest sources of energy waste in the home. While they can be as cold as […]
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February 28, 2018
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Garage Doors
We’re always talking about the fact that a garage door can account for a third of the overall appearance of your home. It’s something that can be difficult to understand or appreciate when you see the door every day, lift it, lower it, walk under it. In other words, like anything else that’s a big part of your life, it’s difficult to have an objective view of your garage door and how it affects the appearance of your home. So we thought we’d take a look at a few garage door ‘before and after’ shots to give you an idea […]
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February 14, 2018
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Garage Doors
That’s a bit of an odd title for a blog post, eh? What could having an insulated garage door possibly have to do with ‘helping you around the house’? It’s not like it’ll do the vacuuming for you. But, when you look at what an insulated garage door does for you, versus an uninsulated door, you’ll see how it actually helps you get things done or avoid doing things you might consider a regular chore. 1. Keeps Your Home Cleaner It’s been yet another cold winter here in Whitby. As you huddle inside to stay warm, you might decide to […]
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January 29, 2018
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Garage Doors, Service & Repair
It can happen in the middle of winter when you hit a patch of ice as you approach pull into the driveway. It can happen in the middle of summer when your car lurches as your garage door opens. It can happen. The important thing is what to do after you hit your garage door with your car. Even if it seems like there’s not much damage to your door, it can be worse than it looks. And if your car has somehow connected to the door, moving it can cause more damage to the door and your car. Table […]
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January 9, 2018
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If you’re the type of homeowner who doesn’t renovate or redecorate as often as others, it’s might not be for lack of desire. Many people have a difficult time deciding on a direction for their renovation/redecoration projects, or even knowing what’s possible, and they end up putting it off until some sort of inspiration strikes them. One of he problems is that many of the places we look for ideas, like architectural magazines and websites, don’t always show homes like the ones we live in. That makes it difficult to know if and/or how the idea will work in our […]
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December 27, 2017
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Garage Doors
First, season’s greetings and best wishes for a happy 2018 from all of us here at Whitby Garage Doors! If you haven’t replaced your old garage door for a long time, you might not be aware of two important facts. First, new doors are surprisingly more affordable than most people think. Second, if you haven’t researched them recently, there are probably more benefits to them than you think. Why are those two points so important? Because they can add up to mean that it might cost you more money to keep your old door instead of installing a new one. […]
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December 14, 2017
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In a way, there’s only two times when you would keep your garage door open: when the engine’s on in the car and when you’re working in and around the garage. Otherwise, it’s best to keep your garage door closed. Of course, it’s your home and you could leave your garage door open for as long as you like. But the more you do the more risk you face. Even idling vehicles left unattended to warm up in an open garage are a temptation that a car thief can’t resist. But having your car stolen, whether it’s idling or not […]
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November 30, 2017
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Garage Doors
If you’re considering a new steel garage door, you have lots of decisions to make. In addition to style, colour and options, like windows, one of the basic decisions you’ll have is about the material used in the construction of the door. Generally, you can choose doors made with vinyl, wood, aluminum or steel. They all have their benefits, including the unmistakeable richness of wood, the economical durability of vinyl and the stylish appeal of aluminum. If you’re thinking about a steel garage door, here are some of the many benefits to consider: Table of Contents 1. Strength2. Versatile Style […]
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November 28, 2017
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Garage Doors, Seasonal
Is it just us, or does everything seem to work fine until it’s the worst possible time for it to break? For garage door problems, the worst possible time will be when you arrive home during a crazy ice storm on a freezing winter’s night. Even if you’re one of those people who loves winter, it’s definitely not the time of year when you want to get out of your car and wrestle with the garage door to get it open. Here are a few things you can do right now to help you avoid those chilling garage door problems: […]
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October 31, 2017
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Garage Doors, Service & Repair
What comes to mind when you think about your garage door? Maybe it’s design appeals to you, or you think about the security if provides, or you might think about the garage door opener and how cool it is that the door opens ‘magically’ as you drive up. No matter what you think, you probably don’t think about ‘springs’. We told you recently about why your garage door springs might be the most important part of your door. We mentioned that the springs are needed to balance the great weight of the door and make it easier to open and […]
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