by Jim Murnan | May 13, 2021 | garage door safety
Happy Garage Door Safety Month! Safety should always be a top priority and primary focus, but the International Door Association (IDA) likes to take a month each year to recognize and really highlight the importance of garage door safety for residential and commercial...
by Jim Murnan | Apr 8, 2021 | door replacement
Can you tell if your door needs to be replaced or fixed? Mid-April traditionally marks the start of the rainy season, which means an opportunity for water damage if any of your doors are not properly sealed. Between that and any damage that may have come into play...
by Jim Murnan | Mar 18, 2021 | garage door, garage door scams
Have you ever heard of a “Bad Bob”? This is a term that’s becoming more and more common in the industry as it refers to disreputable garage door companies who engage in shady practices. These scammers are a national problem that many garage door organizations, like...
by Jim Murnan | Feb 18, 2021 | spring home maintenance
Spring is right around the corner, and with that should come an annual inspection of your home. We all know how rough the winter snow and ice can be on the exterior of our homes. Now is the perfect time to take a walk around your home and inspect for critical areas in...
by Jim Murnan | Jan 22, 2021 | garage door springs
Garage doors are heavy but can still be opened and closed with ease. Many people take that at face value but lack an understanding of what actually goes into making such a heavy piece of machinery function so effortlessly. A common misconception is that the motor is...
by Jim Murnan | Dec 17, 2020 | provia doors, storm doors
If you think about the different products that are in use throughout your home’s construction, it’s safe to say that your storm door is one of the most used and abused elements of them all. Consequently, storm doors tend to be the product on your home that breaks down...
by Jim Murnan | Nov 12, 2020 | commercial doors, commercial windows
We are finally nearing the end of 2020! Safe to say, we are all relieved to see this year come to a close. While things operated quite differently for many these last several months, we have managed to stay busy and focused on servicing our community with the same...
by Jim Murnan | Oct 15, 2020 | vinyl windows
Vinyl windows have gained popularity for many reasons. Whether it’s the affordability, high level of energy efficiency, or low maintenance requirements, vinyl windows have become a favorable choice among many homeowners. There are 2 types of installation methods for...
by Jim Murnan | Sep 17, 2020 | garage door
Here in Nebraska, we’re no strangers to strong winds and severe storms. Between that and the recent derecho in Iowa, we’re finding that many people in our area (and across the country) have this question front of mind: How will my garage door hold up against...
by Jim Murnan | Aug 21, 2020 | egress window
Safety should always be a consideration when it comes to the windows and doors throughout your home. In case of an emergency where you must quickly leave your home, it is essential that you have access to an exit no matter what room you are in. To ensure this need is...
