Garage Door Resources

If you’re thinking about improving your home, replacing the garage door might not be the the first project that comes to mind. But a new garage door can deliver a surprisingly big payoff, especially when you consider its impact on curb appeal, function and resale value. In fact, garage door replacement consistently ranks among the home improvement projects with the strongest return on investment. A Garage Door Can Make a Bigger Difference Than You May Think For many homes, th

Avante Garage Door by Clopay. Photo credit: Clopay Garage Doors Looking for an easy way to update your home without breaking the bank? Consider making improvements to your garage door. From a little paint, to storage features, to new hardware, it's easy to upgrade your home's exterior while also breathing new life into your garage door. The key is not to make it complicated. Here are some simple ways to improve your garage door. Start With a Good Cleaning Before you decide y

Garage door design has really come a long way. Today, they're not just a way to keep your car protected, they're also a way to elevate the look of a home or business and even increase its value. One of the newest ways to do this is with a VertiStack® Clear glass overhead door from Clopay. Unlike a traditional sectional garage door that travels back along overhead tracks, the VertiStack® Clear features sections that stack above the opening. This eliminates the need for overhe

Bogus garage door companies are nothing new, but they are getting smarter. Recently, we had a customer call us after talking to a garage door company with a name very similar to ours. The problem? He thought he was talking to the real Ramirez Overhead Doors. He wasn't. Luckily, this customer avoided getting taken to the cleaners. But not every Vacaville homeowner has been this lucky. The good news is that, with a little caution, you can avoid getting burned. Here are some pra

For most homeowners, a garage door isn’t something they think about. That is... until something stops working. This is where having a company you can rely on over time makes all the difference. We recently helped a longtime customer, Jim, with a quick repair. This wasn't the first time we've helped Jim with his garage door needs. In fact, we've been Jim's garage door company of choice for more than 10 years. The Situation Jim first hired us to install his garage door a decade