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  • Curb Appeal Delivers the Most Bang for the Buck

    Dec 03, 2010
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    We talk a lot about the role the garage door plays in a home’s curb appeal. So we are thrilled to report that designers from HGTV’s “Curb Appeal: The Block” are using Clopay garage doors for two makeovers going on now in Northern California. The details are hush, hush until air time but we can give you a hint – they needed a modern glass door to complete the transformation. Stay tuned for the air date.
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    return on investmentremodelinghome resale valuehome improvementHGTV Curb Appealgarage door replacement projectsClopay Garage Doors

  • GARAGE DOOR TRENDS, TRIVIA & HISTORY

    Nov 23, 2010
    Garage Trends and Trivia For some, the garage has been a place of great inspiration or industry. For most of us, though, it’s just another place to keep the many needs and accessories of everyday suburban life. The following list of facts compiled by Big Book of Garages author Tina Skinner reminds us how the garage has evolved to become an integral part of our homes and lifestyles.
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    Triviamulti-car garageGarage Door TrendsGarage Band

  • FAUX WOOD GARAGE DOORS: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE LOOK OF STAINED WOOD

    Nov 08, 2010
    Clopay faux wood garage doors on a stone home
    Faux wood garage doors are becoming a popular alternative to real wood doors. Unlike natural material, they are UV resistant and impervious to moisture, meaning they won’t rot, warp or crack. Durable, energy efficient, and very easy to maintain, once installed, they are virtually indistinguishable from the original.
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  • Maintenance Tips to Get Your Garage Door Ready for the Cold

    Oct 27, 2010
    Use a clean rag to remove any debris, grease or dirt build-up from the track. Lubricate all moving parts of the door (hinges, metal rollers and track) with 3-in-1oil. You’ll be amazed at the results. Suddenly all the creaking and squeaking will disappear into a pleasant hummmmmm. Never use heavy oil or grease. DO NOT LUBRICATE nylon rollers, plastic idler bearings or locks.
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    winterizing garage doorsgarage door maintenance

  • Decorate Your Garage For Halloween

    Oct 21, 2010
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    Once an obscure holiday, more Americans buy decorations for their homes for Halloween than at any other time of the year according to an article in the The Wall Street Journal. (“Saying Boo to Halloween" – October 20, 2010)
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