When selecting a garage door, one of the pivotal decisions homeowners face is choosing between insulated and non-insulated options. This choice significantly impacts energy efficiency, noise levels, durability, and overall comfort within the garage space. But what are the specific differences between insulated and non-insulated? Exploring their respective advantages and disadvantages to assist you in…
A Guide To Selecting The Right Garage Door
Garage doors are a significant component of both residential and commercial properties, offering functional and aesthetic benefits. Choosing the right type of garage door can enhance curb appeal, improve energy efficiency, and provide security. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore various types of garage doors, their mechanisms, materials, and styles to help you make an…
Torsion Spring And Garage Door Install
See how a professional installs a new Torsion Spring and a New Garage Door… all in about 1 hour. Do not try this at home without some expert info… and maybe just call us!
Watch Our Professional Residential Garage Door Opener Install Video – Smart Phone Control
Here we do a full replacement of an old garage door opener with a brand new Chamberlin Top Grade Garage Door Opener complete with My Q for remote control from your smart phone.
A Chat With A Garage Door Expert – Your Little Castle Show on ABC in St. Louis
Listen to the trade secrets that make having a garage door expert as a good friend so valuable… now you have a good friend garage door expert. Great tips from our owner Billi Fowler.
What is a garage door roller and what does it do?
Ever wondered about those “wheels” on your garage door? Their importance? Garage door rollers come in various designs, life cycles and weight capacity. They’re responsible for keeping your door in the track, keeping your door running smoothly and supporting the weight of the door in the open position. They can be plastic, stamped on the…
Garage Door Closing Reasons
If you’re having trouble closing your door, most people automatically assume it’s the safety sensors. Did you know, improperly balanced doors, sections folding, a door hitting an obstruction are just a few examples of what may cause a door to reverse as well? Openers manufactured after 1993 will have safety sensors. The simplest way to…
Garage Door Maintenance Tips
Your garage door has many moving parts that require maintenance to perform at its best for a long period of time. Hinges, rollers, bearings and springs should all be properly lubricated. Your first thought may be to go to the local hardware store and grab some WD40. Just don’t. WD40 will clean all those parts,…
Tips for choosing the right garage door company
If you go to the Google and do a search for Garage Door repair you’ll find dozens of companies pop up. How do you know who’s local and who’s legit? Many out of town companies spend thousands each month on internet marketing to show up at the top of the list. They’ll disguise themselves under…
Did you know on average your residental garage door spring will break every 6-7 years?
That’s right. Springs life expectancy are rated in life cycles. The industry standard is 10k. Most doors are installed with a pair 10k life cycle springs. Raise your door that’s one. Close it, that’s two. Do that 4 times a day and it comes out to 6-7 years. I’m often asked what the cause is…
