Here is a list of interesting and informative articles written by Agi Dyer Purse, owner of Dyer’s Garage Doors. These articles cover a wide range of topics pertaining to garage doors and garage door openers. Follow the links below, and enjoy!
We all take our garage doors for granted: as long as you hit the button and the door goes up, we assume all is well. When they start making odd noises or squeaks, we tend to ignore them. When they get loud and clunky, we ignore them. However, sound a primary tool we use to …
There are so many new and different fabulous garage door designs for every budget. For our upscale buyers, there are the gorgeous glass doors, Ipe wood (super strong and dense), steel doors that look unbelievably like wood for a fraction of the cost. Black doors right now are all the rage. They really are gorgeous! …
One of many great things about living in California (in addition to the weather) is that when you invest in a mid to high priced garage door, you add 110% of the purchase price to your home’s value. New garage doors ROCK! A new garage door is one of the best valued home improvements. When …
There is so much to discuss about glass doors! These doors are stunning. Some give you total obscurity (can’t see cars in the garage) and still let all of the light in. The aluminum rails can be colored any color (there is always a charge for color). The basic door comes with anodized aluminum which …
When choosing a new garage door, think about the style of your house and then the style of the door. Some house styles are; Traditional, Tudor, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Spanish Contemporary, Traditional, Craftsman, Castle, etc. There are many styles to choose from that support each of these designs. We have an extensive gallery with hundreds of …
Most manufactures now are making steel garage doors to simulate the look of wood. They are incredible and fill a real need. They have the beauty of wood without the maintenance headaches, the high price, or the heavy weight. Real wood doors are not good for people whose garages face west or south. The sun …
When I bought my business 22 years ago, the first thing I did was replace my garage doors. I installed doors with windows and it was the best thing I could have done. The garage didn’t have any other natural light source and having the light from the garage doors was great! After the new …
Do you know what the #2 return on investment for home remodeling projects is? Kitchens? Bathrooms? NO, it’s GARAGE DOORS! When you buy a mid-priced garage door, you get between 119% BACK in added value to your home! That makes a garage door investment one of the smartest and least expensive additions to your home. …
Here’s how to give your garage door the TLC it needs for the upcoming summer weather: 1) Test the door. Is it too heavy or too light? If it’s too heavy, it’s dangerous. If it’s too light, the door might spring up too fast, also making it dangerous. How to tell: put the door on …
When choosing your garage door, you have a variety of buying choices. Not just in model or brand, but in large vs. small company. As a garage door insider, I know that some of you choose the big box stores. I suggest you don’t, especially since there are so many advantages when you deal with …
