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The garage door may not be something you think about a lot, at least when it’s in proper working order. However, you must remember that that door is the largest mobile component of your entire home. Many people use the garage as an entry point, even eschewing the front door to make the garage the main access point. That is why it’s crucial that you take care of your family by only trusting a seasoned professional to take care of the repairs you need.

If your garage door recently started making strange noises you’re probably getting a bit worried. The fact that it’s still opening properly is probably reassuring you, but no doubt there’s a mini-you on your shoulder telling you that you should take care of it before this small problem becomes something much bigger.

There are a number of things you should consider when contemplating a driveway surface. Some are practical, others are environmental, and some are purely aesthetic. Whatever you choose, a well-surfaced driveway can add real curb appeal to your home. There are a number of different materials available, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. You want your home to look great, but you’re probably also considering your budget.

Since 1960, Baker Door Company has been a family garage door business. Our growing team of dedicated employees is proud to serve communities in and around York, Harrisburg, and Mechanicsburg. We have 2 locations: York and Mechanicsburg. Watch this video to convince you

You probably do not spend too much time thinking about your garage door. It opens when you need it to open and it closes when you need it to close. At least most of the time. Most people never think about their doors beyond this, at least not until something goes wrong. However, it might be time that you upgraded your garage door.

We all know that weather is unpredictable, and hoping to enjoy a gorgeous garden full of flowers and vegetables can feel like a gamble.

Garage doors are some of the hardest working pieces of equipment in our entire house. They perform a lot of operations for us on a daily basis. We studied some of the performance challenges that garage doors face during their lifetimes. A lot of these factors have never been considered before. After reading this blog post, you will have a new respect for your garage door! These facts can help you understand exactly what your garage door goes through on a daily basis, how hard it works, and why it’s so important to invest in proper installation and maintenance care.

Technically, nobody is forcing you to insulate your garage. Those R-value levels that you hear about, well, government agencies and energy conservation standards are somewhat unclear about them. If you have an attached garage or one with rooms in the house above it, there are differing minimum standards for the R-value of each. A detached garage requires no minimum R-level.

You’re in the middle of designing your new house and some developers are showing you designs of homes with one wide garage door while others are suggesting designs with two single garage doors. Which of the two designs is the most appropriate for your home? Here are some insights that will assist you in making the best decision based on your needs as well as the architectural style of your house.

Is the garage you are building well-lit for all those projects you plan to do? Or, do you already have a garage where the lighting really isn’t sufficient? Illuminating your garage can be easy when you know exactly what types of lighting you need. Here are some tips for lighting up your space.