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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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲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 …
READ MORE ▼ ▲Some materials to consider when choosing a garage door
Modern garage doors are designed to be durable and long-lasting at the same time as needing to be an attractive addition to your home. Whatever material you decide is best for your garage door, you will have a huge range …
READ MORE ▼ ▲Simple ways to ensure the security of your garage
The good news is that in 2015 the number of burglaries from residential properties dropped by 8% on the previous year. But that’s no reason to be complacent about the security of your garage. From time to time, news stories …
READ MORE ▼ ▲Top tips on looking after your garage door
Modern garage doors are extremely well made and are designed to help protect your car – and everything else you keep in the garage – in terms of both security, as well as protection from the weather. Looking after your …
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