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Keeping your garage safe and secure this Christmas

Keeping your garage safe and secure this Christmas

Christmas is a season when break-ins increase as burglars hunt for gifts to take. Even though most individuals take the proper precautions to safeguard their front and rear doors, garages are frequently disregarded and offer a simple entry point into your property. Here are some precautions you may take to keep your garage and home addition secure. If your door is electronic, keep the remote hidden and safe. Although keeping it in the car is convenient, doing so makes it…

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Garage Renovation – Is it worth it?

Garage Renovation – Is it worth it?

Garage’s are very often seen as just a place to store your car or a dumping ground for anything that doesn’t have a home elsewhere. Others have grander visions for a garage, a workspace or extra living space. Will it add value to your home? Maybe! While a playroom for the kids’ home office for yourself may attract some buyers, plenty will be put off. So what improvements could you make to add value?  Start by installing a functional garage…

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Garage Renovation Mistakes you won’t want to make

Garage Renovation Mistakes you won’t want to make

Increasing the living area of your home by converting your garage has benefits. However, without proper execution, it could end up a disaster and even devalue your home.  Don’t underestimate the time and cost involved to do the job properly. Yes, it’s going to cost less than building an extension from scratch but it does still need to be done within building regulations. Depending on what you will be using the garage conversion for, it’s almost certainly going to need…

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Aesthetically Pleasing

Aesthetically Pleasing

When deciding on a new garage door, there are many things you need to consider. This includes the door’s functionality, how durable it is and whether it will require a lot of maintenance. However, from an aesthetic point of view, appearance is the primary thing to consider. For aesthetically driven people, there is no getting away from the appearance. Choosing a garage door colour that is aesthetically pleasing and works with any colour scheme, white is often a perfect colour….

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Reasons You May Need A Garage Door Replacement

Reasons You May Need A Garage Door Replacement

There are many reasons why you may need to replace your garage door. Below are some common reasons why a new garage door may be required. Frequent Failures If your garage door lets you down, and you often need to call a repair person, then it may be time for a replacement. There is likely something wrong with the door that cannot be repaired, whether due to old age or a hidden fault. Strange Noises Strange noises can indicate there…

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Ways to organise your garage

Ways to organise your garage

When it comes to organising your garage, there isn’t a one size fits all solution.  We have compiled some tips on making the most of the space and making the area more organised. Garage storage cabinets: Metal storage cabinets mean you can close the door on them and keep everything looking neat and tidy.  The best thing is you can get them up to 8ft tall, meaning floor to ceiling storage. Corner shelves: Don’t leave the corner of the garage…

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Contemporary garden fencing

Contemporary garden fencing

Garden fencing is not seen as just a boundary between neighbours anymore.  It is now considered the frame that holds the picture of your garden in place.  Here are just some of the non-traditional full slat fences that are available. Gabion Fence: These are large metal baskets filled with sustainable materials like wood and stone. Bamboo Fence: As the name suggests, these fences are made from Bamboo.  Bamboo can turn any garden into a Zen paradise and requires little maintenance….

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Converting Existing Garage Doors to Electric

Converting Existing Garage Doors to Electric

One thing many garage owners may be wondering is, if they can convert their existing garage door to an electric one. This can be tricky to answer and depends on a few factors. Determining Factors for Electric Garage Door Conversion: • Existing Garage Door Condition- this is one of the biggest factors for if the garage door can be converted, as it needs to be able to move freely and easily, without wobbling. Certain aspects can be repaired which could…

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Side-Hinged Garage Doors and the Benefits They Offer

Side-Hinged Garage Doors and the Benefits They Offer

UK homeowners have quite a variety of uses for their garages these days, such as extra living space, a home office, a gym or a workshop, alongside the typical uses such as storage or vehicle protection. Regardless of what option you have chosen, garages are often considered a security vulnerability, for theft. Side-hinged garage doors not only can be a very secure option, but also offer several other benefits. Side-Hinged Benefits Excellent security These doors typically come with better locks…

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Garage Flooring Upgrades

Garage Flooring Upgrades

Is your garage floor looking a little worse for wear or no longer suitable for its purpose? The two main ways for upgrading your garage flooring is to either use a coating or some sort of covering. The option you choose will most likely depend on how you utilise your garage and the amount you are willing to spend upgrading the flooring. Coating options will typically involve the use of either paint or epoxy and may require the floor being…

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