Four Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Garage
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Even if you aren’t about to sell your home, it’s a good idea to add some curb appeal to your garage. After all, the garage is a big part of your home, even if it’s detached from the rest of your home. And if you are selling your home, having a nice garage can be a big bonus for a lot of buyers. Here are a few ideas from our garage door repair company in Andover.

Get Organized

Go through and clean out your garage and add some shelving or cabinets. Labeling drawers is also a great way to remember where you put certain items, like tools and other small objects. And be sure to store like items together, like your gardening tools and your car care equipment.

Inspect Your Garage Door

Your garage door plays such a large role in your home. It keeps your car safe and out of the elements. Your garage is also great for storage, and in this day and age, it’s even a popular spot to put a man cave. So go through and take a look at your garage door and its components. And then call on us for garage door repair if you need it!

Don’t Neglect the Outside

Sprucing up the outside of your garage is also a great idea! You can put in a flower bed or put out some planters with some colorful flowers or foliage. Working outside also gives you a chance to inspect the outside of your garage for any needed garage door repair work.

Get the Latest Technology

Did you know there are some smartphone apps that allow you to open your garage from anywhere in the world? There are some apps that even let you remotely start up your car! You can also control the lights in your garage and home and more. Being able to control your garage and home lights from your phone is a great way to add some security to your home.

Are you ready to learn more about garage door repair in Andover? Call Premium Garage Door Service at 763-607-3402 or Request Service.

A Brief History of Garages
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Did you know that, in the United States, there are more than 82 million homes with a garage? That’s enough for every single car built anywhere in the world for the past year! So the demand for a reliable garage door company in Dakota County is ever-increasing, and we’re happy to be one of the best in this area. Read on for a few more fun facts about garages!

  • The word garage originated in France. It comes from the word “garer,” which means “to shelter.”
  • Thirty-four percent of the new single-family homes sold in the Midwest have a garage that can hold more than three cars.
  • The Sears Roebuck Company started selling a portable garage in 1908. (We’re sure the first garage door company came about soon after!)
  • People used to store their cars in converted carriage houses.
  • Garages were first attached to homes and included gabled roofs and masonry. Later on, they started to be incorporated into the design of homes.
  • The more popular cars became, especially after the Federal Road Act passed in 1916 and the Federal Highway Act passed in 1921, the more popular cars and garages became.
  • The overhead garage door was invented in 1921 by C.G. Johnson, and then he invented the automatic garage door opener in 1920. However, the garage door openers didn’t start to become popular until about 1970.
  • Garages are also used for storage space, man caves, band practice spaces (“garage bands”) and as an office for start-up companies.
  • Between 2005 and 2009, almost 80% of homes had a garage, which means a garage door company like ours has become a necessity.

So when you need a trustworthy garage door company in Dakota County, call Premium Garage Door Service at 763-607-3402 or contact us to Request Service.

More Garage Door Maintenance Tips
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We have a few more garage door maintenance tips to share with you. You might suspect you need garage door repair in Anoka, so we wanted to offer some suggestions on what to look for when you suspect you might need to call on us for our garage door repair services.

Cables

Take a close look at the cables. You should inspect the rivets, bearings and cable sheaves. If you see any signs of fraying cables, you should call on us for garage door repair. A fraying cable is a sign that the cable is about to break, so it’s best to get this fixed before it becomes a bigger headache.

Track Rollers

Are the track rollers moving smoothly? If not, you can use a silicone spray to lubricate them. Just make sure you buy lubricant that is specially made for garage doors so you don’t end up creating the need for even more garage door repair!

Track Brackets

Check to make sure the track brackets are not out of alignment, loose or bent. You can clean the inside of the track with a damp cloth if need be, and you can tighten any loose bolts. But if you see any damage, contact us. This is a garage door repair that is best left to professionals like us.

Springs

We cannot stress this enough: if there are any broken springs, you definitely need to contact us. This is not a do-it-yourself garage door repair. Springs can be deadly or cause serious injury. Professionals like us know how to fix these safely and efficiently.

Garage Door Opener

If you don’t use your garage door opener regularly, now is a great time to test it to make sure it doesn’t need to be repaired or replaced. If you have recently switched the batteries, it might need to be reprogrammed, and this is something we can take care of for you.

Do you need garage door repair in Anoka? Call Premium Garage Door Service at 763-607-3402 or Request Service.

Tips on Organizing Your Garage
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Cleaning out your garage is one of the most dreaded chores on anyone’s To Do List. However, with a little bit of planning and elbow grease, your garage will soon be the most organized room in your home! Our garage door company in Wright County has a few suggestions on how to organize your garage quickly and efficiently.

The first thing you want to do is talk to your family (or whoever shares the garage with you). Set aside an afternoon when everyone can go to the garage and organize their items. Drive all cars out of the garage and remove anything that is on wheels, like bikes and grills. Make sure you have plenty of room to move around. (And during this process, if you spot any needed repairs to your garage door, be sure to call our garage door company for assistance!)

Then you should set aside three separate areas: an area for items you intend to keep and store, an area for items you intend to donate to charity and an area for items you intend to throw away. Start going through everything that is in the garage, starting with the larger items. Make sure you go through every single box. Sort the items into those three piles: keep, donate and throw away. Go with your gut if you are unsure of whether or not to keep a certain item, and try not to overthink it as you are getting things organized and put away.

When you have everything separated into those three piles, take the stuff you are going to throw away and put it all outside so it’s not in the way. Take the items you want to donate and put them into boxes, and make sure the boxes are labeled so you know what is in them. Then take the items you intend to keep and put them into labeled boxes as well. Put them back into place in your garage, and try to store similar items together. For example, store all of your gardening supplies in one spot so you don’t have to wonder where you put your gardening shears.

Want to learn more about our garage door company in Wright County? Call Premium Garage Door Service at 763-607-3402 or you can Request Service.

Garage Door Safety Tips
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Did you know your garage door is the largest moving part in your home? That is why garage door safety is such an important topic, and that is why it’s so crucial to teach your children basic garage door safety. Our garage door company in Carver County has a few suggestions on how to make sure you and your little ones stay safe.

Garage Door Opener

Make sure the button for your garage door opener is out of reach of little hands. Be sure to install it several feet above the ground so it is not easily accessible. And on the same note, do not allow your children to play with the garage door opener remote either.

Monthly Inspections

Be sure to take a look at your garage door and all of its components at least once a month. Look for parts that are broken or that look like they are worn down. And be sure to call our garage door company if you see anything that needs repaired. Keeping your garage door in good working order helps to keep your whole family safe.

Teach Your Kids

Teach your kids not to touch the sections of the garage doors, especially as it is opening or closing, because it could pinch their fingers. Explain to them that when the garage door is in motion, they need to step back and give it plenty of room.

Do Not Leave it Partially Open

Not only is this a security risk, it could also be dangerous for children. If it is activated again, it could travel downward and hurt someone or something that is in its path. As kids are playing, they may not be fully aware of the dangers of playing under the door.

Want more information about our garage door company in Carver County? Call Premium Garage Door Service at 612-234-4812 or contact us to Request Service.