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July 3, 2015
Have you ever heard of a Jackshaft garage door opener? What exactly is it, and how does it work? Most garage door openers are installed on the “trolley bar” concept. This is an opener that’s installed just above the top center of the door. The Jackshaft opener is a more recent innovation, and is often used commercially. So how does it relate to residential garages?
June 19, 2015
Stains on your garage floor are unsightly and they can be an embarrassment. However, many people simply live with the stains or try to find a way to cover them up with mats. Fortunately, you will actually be able to remove a number of stains with a variety of different methods.
June 5, 2015
Kids have a tendency to do things they aren’t supposed to do and to go places they shouldn’t go. It is part of their natural curiosity, but it can get them into trouble if they aren’t careful. While you have probably taken the time and effort to childproof your home, there is one area you may have forgotten – the garage. Even if the kids do not spend much time in the garage, it is important that you take steps to make it as safe as possible for them. We’ll be looking at five different areas of safety that you need to consider to keep your little ones safe.
May 22, 2015
When a garage door spring breaks, you’ll know it. Hopefully it happens when you’re out of the garage and certainly not as you’re pulling in, but a snapping garage door spring is often extremely loud and all but impossible to ignore. While it’s easy to understand why you might want to tackle this project yourself, you had better hire a professional!
May 8, 2015
At Middlesex Door Systems, we know everything about garage doors and lots about garages. Here is some good advice about making your garage a place you’ll be proud of. Shelves make garage organization quick and easy, and ensure that you can find things when you need them. You have the option of making your own shelves or buying ready-made options that you just have to install. To help you decide which option is best for your needs, check out the pros and cons of each choice.
April 24, 2015
Did you ever think it would happen? Well, it has. Winter is finally at an end, and all of the cold weather, snow, sleet and freezing rain are giving way to budding flowers, greener trees and warmer temperatures. While you’re probably eager to get out to enjoy the warmer weather, there’s something that comes first: spring cleaning. As you get ready to give your home the once over, be sure not to neglect your garage. In fact, the garage should probably be the place where you begin your whole spring cleaning ritual. Why? Well, it’s always best to do the difficult chores first, and having a clean garage gives you a place to move things from inside that you need to get out of the way.
April 10, 2015
If you’re a person that likes to work on cars, then having the ultimate garage setup is an absolute must. It gives you a place to store your automobiles, and a place to work in absolute comfort, with all the tools you need never more than a short reach away. In order to help you have the ultimate garage, one that will only stoke your enthusiasm for automobiles, here are the things you’ll want to have:
March 27, 2015
Your garage can be so much more than a place to park your cars, because you can use it as a workspace, too! If you’ve been thinking about converting your garage into an awesome workspace, then here are the things you’re going to need before you get started.
March 13, 2015
You’ve got your coffee in hand, and you’re rushing out the door, and all of a sudden you discover that the garage door won’t open. How frustrating is that?
January 19, 2015
An important aspect of homeownership is ensuring that the value of your investment is maintained, if not increased. Included in this is your choice of garage door as you want to make sure you install a high quality door built with the best workmanship and guaranteed to last for decades, while also adding to your home’s curb appeal. A cost-value study published in the magazine “Remodeling” about the 2014 national averages shows that midrange garage door replacement projects recoup 83.7% of the garage door cost when the house is sold.