Garage Door Expert Says Replacing Garage Door Torsion Springs Now Helps Avoid Damage Later
October 19, 2011 by admin
Filed under Garage Doors
The garage door is the largest moving object in the home. When installed properly, they give many years of uninterrupted service. Occasionally, they need repair or maintenance to keep functioning properly.
One of the common issues homeowners face with garage doors is torsion springs. These springs allow the door to move up and down smoothly. Without proper maintenance, garage door torsion springs wear out over time.
At best, malfunctioning garage door torsion springs prevent the door from functioning. At worst, they pose risk of injury and even death to occupants of the home.
To keep the torsion springs working properly, homeowners need to have them serviced by garage door professionals.
“Most homeowners do not know this but the garage door torsion spring is what controls the garage door and every time you open or close the door, you place that much pressure on the torsion springs,” explained Damian Douglas, owner of Damian Douglas Garage Door Service (http://www.damiandouglasgaragedoor.com)
“If not maintained regularly, sooner or later, they break down and that is very dangerous. Homeowners need to ensure they have the garage door torsion springs monitored and maintained regularly.”
He advised homeowners to pay special attention to their torsion springs because they are the most common causes of garage door breakdowns. “Torsion Springs are usually the cause of most garage door breakdowns. If you try to open or close your garage door and find that it won’t do anything, start by checking your torsion springs.”
“If the springs are old, they are probably worn and may need immediate replacement. The springs are wound tightly and kept under severe pressure all the time so there is a greater chance that they may break down and need replacement,” he said.
He said homeowners should contact garage door professionals quickly if they suspect their torsion springs may be giving out.
“It is very important that they not wait for it to wear completely out and break down before contacting a professional,” Damian Douglas concluded.
New Decorative Concrete Supply Ships Concrete Color Pigments
Decorative Concrete Supply ships concrete color pigments in Midland/Odessa. Concrete Contractors seeking concrete color pigments are contacting Decorative Concrete Supply. The program is well respected for generating results. Decorative Concrete Supply offers concrete stain in Midland/Odessa. Get a larger selection and expert advice from the Decorative Concrete Supply staff. Decorative Concrete Supply is also known for well stocked warehouses. For additional information concrete contractors are invited to visit the company web site at http://www.decorativecs.com.
Decorative Concrete Supply serves Houston, Austin and Dallas. Get a larger selection and expert advice from the Decorative Concrete Supply staff. Decorative Concrete Supply has earned a reputation for quality brands and product knowledge. Whether you are refinishing a garage floor or a driveway, you will need resurfacing supplies. Decorative Concrete Supply stocks concrete stamping materials. Decorative Concrete Supply has a reputation for the finest in the concrete additives and supplies that contractors need. Special concrete additives for countertops offer a wide range of color. Decorative Concrete Supply is your one-stop-shop for all decorative concrete supplies and training. Decorative Concrete Supply offers concrete color pigments in Midland/Odessa.
DuraFloor Offers Practical, Attractive Concrete Garage Floor Coatings
January 5, 2011 by admin
Filed under Floor Finishes
DuraFloor, a leader in the concrete refinishing industry, is offering specialty concrete garage floor coatings. Through the company’s services, old, oil-stained garage floors receive a completely new look that offers durability and easy maintenance.
Customers can choose from a variety of plain or granite style colors ranging from blue to dolphin to medium tan. DuraFloor uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver a distinct shine.
The coating serves more than just aesthetic purposes. It also acts as a low-maintenance, non-skid surface even when wet. Fluids such as oil and antifreeze which can stain conventional concrete or untreated flooring can be easily wiped clean. The commercial grade raw materials that used in the finishing process also makes it resistant to high temperatures, such as heat from vehicle tires.
DuraFloor’s installation process is usually completed within three days, depending on the garage’s conditions and other factors. The company will also patch any cracks found during the time of the installation to ensure the quality and consistency of the flooring.
DuraFloor gives free, detailed price estimates of its concrete garage floor coatings for interested customers. For additional information on the company, a complete listing of its floor samples and the other services it offers, visit its website at http://www.durafloor.com or call 800-655-4993.
Financing Options Return With Jumbo Financing
It starting to feel a little friendlier out there in the financial world when it comes to mortgages. The following excerpt is from a local MetLife consultant who handles mortgages. With the right conditions you may be able to refinance and pull out some cash for that garage upgrade before spring rolls around.
MetLife Mortgage Consultant Remigio Ferrara says the time is right for a big New Year. “It’s the perfect time to to refinance or pick up that vacation property you’ve had your eye on,” says Ferrara. With real estate prices and interest rates at their lowest levels in years, the time is definitely right. MetLife Home Loans offer a range of Jumbo loans over $417,000 and up to $2 million. Ferrara says, “The MetLife Jumbo loans offer many features to fit various loan needs. You’ll also enjoy lasting peace of mind when you work with a lender whose name you know and trust.”
Effective Storage Solutions for Your Garage -Tips on Garage Organization
September 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Storage Solutions
As you’re tripping over paint cans and bumping into old bicycles, you may not realize that your garage could be the most functional space in the house.
After all, what other room can serve as workshop, potting shed, storage locker, recycling plant, and carport all at once? A garage is also the best place to store many items that are not used on a daily basis such as holiday decorations, gardening supplies, tools, and anything else that clutters the home.
Creating effective storage in the garage can be done with a bit of ingenuity and planning. DirectBuy of Orlando, the leading home improvement and home furnishings club with direct insider prices, offers these helpful hints on creating usable working space in your garage:
When in doubt, throw it out – Clutter can take over a garage. Before you plan your storage solutions, sort through the clutter and plan a garage sale, give unwanted items to charity or just throw them out.
Get organized – Cut down on clutter and get your garage organized by installing garage cabinets. A new set of cabinets will clear the floor of tools, supplies, and athletic equipment plus open new space for a workshop or potting shed. Cabinets also work well for protecting their contents from moisture and dust.
Maximize your space – Maximize available space in your garage by using narrow storage shelves or wall-mounted racks that can stack up neatly against the walls and leave room for cars.
Smart labeling – Another smart idea is to mark storage bins so they are easy to find or use clear plastic storage boxes to immediately see what you are looking for. No more wasted time searching through an unorganized mess
“Installing effective storage solutions in your garage means you have quickly created a new room in your home. In a short amount of time and with little investment, homeowners can create a workshop, athletic storage system, potting shed, or any other working solution they may need or imagine,” said Brian Cohen, owner of DirectBuy of Orlando. “DirectBuy also gives members the opportunity to save a lot of money by buying storage solutions for their garage, directly from the manufacturer.”
DirectBuy carries a wide selection of garage cabinets to help you reduce clutter and get organized. A one-stop shop for all your home building and home remodeling projects, DirectBuy offers industrial quality and industrial strength garage cabinetry that can hold and organize a variety of items that would normally clutter your space. These garage storage cabinets make a great addition to your home or auto shop business for storing assorted parts, tools, and chemicals that can pose a threat when simply lying around.
Since 1971, DirectBuy Club has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 502 Sunport Lane, Suite 400, in Orlando, DirectBuy of Orlando offers consumers a comfortable, welcoming setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.
Open the garage to organization
Organizing a garage involves more than cleaning it out and putting things back in neater piles. It requires culling your possessions and devising a plan for handling what’s left, and it takes time and work.
But if you do it right, you’ll be better able to keep things under control. And that means you won’t have to do it again.
Read full story via Seattle Times
Get the most out of your garage
If you find your garage filled with clutter and items you’ve been saving for years, you’re not alone. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 25 percent of people with two-car garages don’t have room to park any cars inside, and 32 percent only have room for one vehicle.
We asked Sabrina Soto, host of “Get It Sold” on HGTV, for her best garage organization tips.
“First, you have to figure out what you have,” Soto says. “Today people aren’t just using their garage for cars. It’s for seasonal storage and tools. Even stuff people don’t want in their house, they move it to their garage.
”Then, move everything out. Get rid of the things you haven’t touched in a year. If you haven’t used it in that time, or most likely won’t use it, donate it.“
Soto suggests figuring out what seasonal items there are. ”Put decorations together; workshop, tools and supplies together; and once you have everything in these piles on your garage floor, then you’ll see what size storage boxes you need,” she says.
Read full article…Get the most out of your garage | livingstondaily.com | Livingston Daily.
PVC Garage Floor Tiles Offer Unbeatable Strength and Durability
February 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Finishes
Consumers now have an easy decision on which type of garage flooring to choose. NORSK-Stor™ garage floor tiles are made from PVC, which offers unbeatable strength and durability but still compete with the price of polypropylene products. NORSK-Stor™, from the Parallax Group International, combined the best traits of all garage floor products available and engineered them into one amazing garage floor tile.
JNK Products LLC, a leader in the garage flooring industry, feels strongly about NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles. The staff at JNK Products, LLC and The Parallax Group worked tirelessly to get this new product line up and running so that it is available to consumers quickly. JNK Products, LLC is leading the way in offering NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles at competitive prices. At under $3.00 per square foot, NORSK-Stor™ tiles will both beat the price and performance of any other garage floor tile available on the market. And because of their 18.3″ square size, you won’t have to buy or install as many NORSK-Stor™ tiles as you would have to with competitors.
Read full press release …PVC Garage Floor Tiles Offer Unbeatable Strength and Durability.
Maximize storage areas by getting organized
This time of year, I get calls about getting organized around the home. A lot are prompted by people who just finished putting away all the holiday decorations and realize they need better storage systems to make it easier to find things.
But with all the “stuff” around the home, you may be wondering, “Where do I start?” Most of my callers seem to want to focus on three areas of the home: the garage, basement and closets.
Obviously, the first thing to do is to get rid of the things you don’t need or seldom use. Having a garage sale, donating usable items to a local charity, or even taking them to the city or township dump or recycling center is the first step, because the less stuff you have to store, the easier the organizing will be.
Garage organization seems to be one of the hot topics these days. There are companies that specialize in helping homeowners organize just their garage. But with a little planning and some elbow grease, you can get your garage in order yourself.
Read full story via | The Detroit News.
JNK Products, LLC joins The Parallax Group to launch NORSK-Stor PVC Garage Floor Tiles
The Parallax Group creates a new PVC garage floor tile that is ready to hit the market. NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles offer superior performance. JNK Products, LLC is teaming up with The Parallax Group to launch this amazing new PVC garage floor tile.
Grand Junction, CO PRWEB February 5, 2009 — Consumers now have an easy decision on which type of garage flooring to choose. NORSK-Stor™ garage floor tiles are made from PVC, which offers unbeatable strength and durability but still compete with the price of polypropylene products. NORSK-Stor™, from the Parallax Group International, combined the best traits of all garage floor products available and engineered them into one amazing garage floor tile.
JNK Products LLC, a leader in the garage flooring industry, feels strongly about NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles. The staff at JNK Products, LLC and The Parallax Group worked tirelessly to get this new product line up and running so that it is available to consumers quickly. JNK Products, LLC is leading the way in offering NORSK-Stor™ PVC garage floor tiles at competitive prices. At under $3.00 per square foot, NORSK-Stor™ tiles will both beat the price and performance of any other garage floor tile available on the market. And because of their 18.3″ square size, you won’t have to buy or install as many NORSK-Stor™ tiles as you would have to with competitors.