Two summers ago, a South Austin homeowner called because her garage felt like a hair dryer. Dust rolled across the floor, warm air leaked in from every edge, and crickets gathered at night. We installed a new garage door seal at the bottom, added a threshold seal on the slab, and tuned the side seal...
It was a scorching summer afternoon in Atascocita when the Johnson family called us with a common Texas problem. Unbearably high energy bills and a garage that felt like an oven. Their home, like many in the area, had non-insulated garage doors made of thin aluminum panels with no protection against thermal transfer. Their AC...
A few months ago, we got a call from a homeowner in Atascocita who had attempted a DIY garage door replacement. He had a decent set of tools but lacked key safety equipment and underestimated the complexity of replacing garage door, particularly when dealing with torsion springs and alignment issues. As a result, the bottom...
Have you ever thought about installing a new garage door on your own? One Atascocita resident, Mark, did just that. He spent an entire weekend wrestling with heavy garage door panels, struggling to align the vertical tracks and secure the horizontal tracks properly. Mark followed a step-by-step guide, but missing one small detail about spring...
What If Your Garage Door Could Outsmart a Burglar? You probably lock your front door each night and maybe even activate a home alarm system. But what about your garage? For many homeowners, the garage remains the most undersecured point of entry, yet it is one of the most frequently targeted by intruders. Statistics show...
“Hey Alexa, open the garage.” With those four words, the future opens—literally. Smart homes are evolving rapidly, and one of the most overlooked yet incredibly powerful upgrades you can make is installing a smart garage doors system. Imagine coming home in the pouring rain and simply saying a command—no more fumbling for a remote or...
Is Your Garage Door Motor Trying to Tell You Something? Imagine this: You’re running late for work, you hit the garage door opener, and… nothing happens. Or worse, your garage door starts moving painfully slow, making strange noises along the way. Sound familiar? If so, your garage door motor may be on its last legs....
Built to Last: Why Your Texas Business Needs a Durable Commercial Garage Door Texas weather can be unpredictable, with scorching heat, strong winds, and sudden storms. If you run a business in major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, or San Antonio, you know how crucial it is to have a garage door that stands up...
How Long Does a Garage Door Installation Take? Have you ever wondered how long it takes to install a garage door? Whether you’re upgrading your old door or replacing a damaged one, understanding the timeline helps you plan accordingly. A garage door installation isn’t an all-day affair, but it does require precision, skill, and the...
Minimalist Garage Doors vs. Traditional Styles: Which One is Right for Your Home? Your garage door isn’t just about functionality—it plays a big role in your home’s curb appeal. Whether you’re considering a sleek minimalist garage door or prefer a timeless traditional style, choosing the right design matters. But which one is best for your...
