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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Garage Doors
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
You have enough on your plate on a daily basis. The last thing you want to deal with is a garage door not closing evenly or having a gap on the side that makes it difficult to close. But what comes to mind when you think about your garage door? Maybe its design appeals to you, or you think about the security it provides. Or, you might think about the garage door opener and how cool it is that the door opens ‘magically’ as you drive up. ‘ Either way, you need your garage door to perform its function without any issues. Sometimes, you […]
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October 18, 2017
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Seasonal
We can’t remember a quicker switch from record-high summer-like temperatures, to single-digit chill factors than what we just went though in Whitby. One weekend it was lazing by the pool and the next weekend, well, you needed a warm jacket to do any outdoor lazing. For homeowners the quick switch from summer to winter brings on the sudden realization that you’ll soon need to put away all your summer furniture and equipment. And your garage is the likely storage spot. The only problem is that, every fall, there seems to be less space in the garage than when you took […]
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September 22, 2017
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Garage Doors
While your garage door depends on lots of moving parts, there’s one that might be considered the most important part of all – at least for how the door operates. Without this one part, it would be almost impossible to lift the door without an opener. And you’d have a hard time stopping the door from crashing down every time you closed it. If you did have a garage door opener, it would need to be far more powerful and expensive than current models. All without this one part. The Garage Door Spring Due to its size, your garage door […]
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September 13, 2017
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Have you ever wondered, when you visit someone’s house, how the heck they keep it so neat and tidy? And we don’t mean people who invited you over. There are those who, even when you drop in unannounced, have a home that’s neater than when you just finish your cleaning. Sure, they might be really well-organized people with a place for everything and everything in its place. But if you want to see the truly organized anyone is, check their garage. Chances are, even your ‘neat freak’ friends, have a garage that looks much the same as your on the […]
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August 27, 2017
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Garage Doors
If you’ve ever upgraded the locks on the entry doors of your home, you probably had to wade through more options that you cared to think about. And the options only seem to be multiplying. From biometric locks that read your fingerprints to Bluetooth-enabled locks that you can open with a smartphone app, it seems like every week there’s a new option for door locks. But what about the largest door in your home? What options do you have for garage door locks? Aside from the fact that your garage door opener keeps your door closed, your choices for locks […]
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