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Choosing the right roller shutter garage door

Roller shutter garage doors are great if you need to save space. Each section of the door is small so the door can roll up neatly above the garage opening, saving space and not blocking any storage space or lighting …

How choosing the right type of garage doors could enhance the look of your home

It won’t come as a great surprise that your garage door plays an important role in the look of your entire home. A good garage door helps give your property what estate agents call ‘curb appeal’.

So when you’re thinking about …

Protecting your garage doors from the cold effects of winter

With its inevitable stormy weather, rain and freezing temperatures, winter is finally here, sparking the return of many winter rituals such as enjoying a hot cup of tea or stocking up on warmer clothes.

While you’re doing your best to avoid …

The history of the garage door

Writing about the history of garages is not an easy task. Garages are generally considered as useful appendages to our homes which aren’t really worthy of our attention. And that is probably why, historically, there isn’t much information.
However, in the …

Popular garage door colours

Colours that can be used on front doors and garage doors

It only takes the first 8 seconds for someone to make up their mind whether or not they’re interested in buying a house – and those 8 seconds will be …

Useful tips on cooling down a garage during warmer months

With the summer rapidly approaching (yes, the sun is shining in Hertfordshire even now), we are regularly asked for tips on cooling down a garage during the months.

Before we provide some top tips, it makes sense to understand why your …

Top home improvement businesses near cheshunt

Many of our customers decide they want to replace their garage door as part of a home improvements project. This got us thinking about our home improvements neighbours – there’s no reason why you shouldn’t combine a garage door-hunting trip …

6 Top Tips to child-proofing your garage

There are endless amounts of safety products to keep your home safe for the little ones, but most people forget about the garage. What if your child wanders in there? Will they be safe? Most of us keep the kind …

5 reasons to upgrade your garage door

An upgraded garage door may not be top of your home improvement list, but have you taken a look at your current one recently? Does it look safe and sturdy? Could it do with a bit of TLC? Or does …

Simple garage doors makeover tips that can save you a fortune

If your garage door is looking a bit tired and you’re still saving up for a brand new one, here are a few simple garage doors makeover tips to help you make it look newer or more interesting.

Create a wood …