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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 …

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 …

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 …