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Have you ever had trouble with your garage door not opening properly or sometimes not at all? Garage doors have a rather large spring called a torsion spring. These springs, when broken, are one of the most common reasons for a garage door to not fully operate like it should. They are located above your garage door, and when broken, you can see the separation in the spring. Torsion Springs are what lift the weight of the garage door. Most… Continue reading »

Over the past couple weeks, we’ve been telling you a lot about insulated garage doors and all the benefits they have for your home and garage come winter time. However, not all insulated garage doors are created equal. One of the most important things to consider when buying an insulated garage door is the “R-value,” which measures how thermally efficient a garage door is. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most confusing indicators for even the most seasoned home… Continue reading »

As temperatures dip—and then go back up, and then go back down because this is Oklahoma—garage door parts are put through the ringer. One of the pieces under the most strain are your garage door springs, which have a tendency to break as the seasons change. Though springs may look like a simple part—and some home improvement blogs will tell you this is a job you can do yourself—you should ALWAYS call a professional to replace broken garage door springs.… Continue reading »

Your garage door is the biggest moving part in your home, and you count on it every day to open and close when you need it to for both your convenience and your safety. Unfortunately, we all know how common power outages are in Oklahoma. And when the power goes out, your garage is not going to open. This can be a huge inconvenience if you’re trying to get to work or drop the kids off at school. It can… Continue reading »

Fall is one of the best times for exterior home improvement projects. Everyone wants to be outside soaking up as much of the fall sun as they can before winter hits. They also want to make sure their home is ready for the chilly temperatures and crazy storms we’re sure to get at some point in the next few months. This makes it the perfect time to do some work in, and on, your garage and garage door! At Discount… Continue reading »

In magazines and on TV, on design blogs and on social media it seems like everyone is turning their garage into something other than a place to park their car. We’ve seen guest bedrooms, garden sheds and everything in between. It seems like a garage isn’t just a place to park your car and store a few power tools anymore. So, if you’re thinking of getting on the garage-remodel train, here are a five fun ideas to get you started:… Continue reading »

Everybody loves a good vacation, especially around the holiday season. Whether you’re visiting family for the holidays or getting away to somewhere warm and sunny, chances are you’ll be packing up and shipping out for at least a few days this fall or winter. The last thing you want to worry about while you’re away is whether or not your home is secure. Making sure your garage is secure is a big part of making sure your entire home is… Continue reading »

Whether you’re in a fixer-upper that you plan to move on from soon or the house of your dreams that you plan to grow old in, it’s never a bad time to think about your home’s resale value. “Home improvement” can be a scary phrase that conjures up images of sledgehammers, missing walls and months of microwave meals and takeout. However, increasing your home’s curb appeal and resale value can be as quick and painless as repainting the front door… Continue reading »

Wayne Dalton’s classic steel collection of garage doors offers the most options at an affordable price. Now they’ve added a new design to that lineup to give you even more options! This new addition for Wayne Dalton is called the Sonoma Ranch design. Like the city of Sonoma, California, this new design is significant to the history of our garage doors as it gives homeowners the ability to customize and complement their own personal taste with a garage door that… Continue reading »

When it comes to home garage door openers, you generally have three different types of drives to choose from. Each type has its own pros and cons but sometime it just comes down to personal preference as to which type you should select. We’ve compiled a list of the three types of garage door openers along with their descriptions, advantages and disadvantages: Screw Drive: Mechanically different then the other two garage door opener options, screw drive openers require a trolley… Continue reading »