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Through the Garage Door

If you’re like me, you stopped using the front door to enter and exit your home long ago. In fact, many homeowners rely on their garage doors as the primary way to enter and exit their homes. It’s just easier – you’re usually going to or from your car anyway. But what you may not know is that the garage door is often the route that burglars take to get into your home as well. Luckily, you can make your garage door more secure. I started this blog to share my tips for garage door security and maintenance, as well as the things that you need to know when choosing a new garage door. Don’t forget to check out all the ways you can customize your garage door opener to make it more secure and more suited for your lifestyle.

Latest Posts

Thinking About Buying An Older Home? How Siding Replacement Can Help
2 September 2020

Older homes often seem to have a charm that is har …

Why Asphalt Crack Sealing Is An Essential Part Of Parking Lot Maintenance And How It's Done
16 July 2020

Asphalt maintenance is important for the longevity …

Green Construction: Re-engineering The Sustainable Steel Supply Chain
26 May 2020

As the construction industry shifts to greener bui …

What's The Best Way To Light Your Deck?
1 April 2020

If you've invested in a deck, you probably want to …

How Structural Engineers Avoid Catastrophic Mistakes
13 February 2020

Not understanding the behavior of a structure is a …

Thinking About Buying An Older Home? How Siding Replacement Can Help

2 September 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Older homes often seem to have a charm that is hard to find in some of the more modern, cookie-cutter houses that you see in many subdivisions. Historical homes built several years or decades ago seem to be full of the kind of surprises that make you overlook some of the more obvious flaws that have occurred because of the ravages of time. You might be vigorously searching for a new residence and have finally landed on a property that you absolutely adore. Read More 

Why Asphalt Crack Sealing Is An Essential Part Of Parking Lot Maintenance And How It’s Done

16 July 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Asphalt maintenance is important for the longevity of your parking lot. By taking good care of your lot, you can put off having the lot resurfaced or replaced for as long as possible. Plus, your lot stays attractive for your customers. Crack sealing is one of the essential steps involved in maintaining your lot. Here's why asphalt crack sealing is necessary and how it's done. Why Asphalt Cracks Need Prompt Repairs Read More 

Green Construction: Re-engineering The Sustainable Steel Supply Chain

26 May 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As the construction industry shifts to greener building materials, it is facing unprecedented supply disruptions. In the steel supply chain, higher import costs and supply shortages caused by the global pandemic are causing supply mayhem for some construction projects. But where there is inefficiency, there is also opportunity. The growing demand for sustainable steel introduces an opportunity to re-engineer the steel supply chain. The more ecologically minded supply chain places partnerships and collaboration at the core of value creation. Read More 

What’s The Best Way To Light Your Deck?

1 April 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you've invested in a deck, you probably want to be able to use it around the clock. If you need lighting for nighttime use, there are several ways you can do it depending on how involved you want your deck construction to be. Simple Approach The simplest approach is to wrap string lights around your deck rails. Yes, you'd be that neighbor who has Christmas lights up all year, but it can work if you don't create a festive look. Read More 

How Structural Engineers Avoid Catastrophic Mistakes

13 February 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Not understanding the behavior of a structure is a mistake that can have extreme consequences. When a structure is not designed with the behavior of the structure in mind, the building might collapse. There are several mistakes that a structural engineer needs to avoid. Numbers Must Be Written Down Properly Oftentimes, structural problems result simply from numbers being written down improperly or by a mistake being made when someone looks up a number. Read More