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Why You Should Insulate Your Garage Door

If someone told you your home needs insulation, you’d probably give them a funny look, as if to say, “Obviously.” What if someone told you the same thing about your garage, though? You’d probably give them another funny look, but for a different reason. Why insulate a garage? It’s the garage, after all; unlike…

Making the Most of the Fall Leaves Plaguing Your Driveway

Falling leaves signal the arrival of autumn, and with them comes specific garage upkeep necessities to prevent buildup and other problems. This year, learn how to keep leaves out of your garage and off your driveway, as well as how to put them to good use elsewhere.

Pacific Northwest Problems: 6 Ways to Handle Mold in Your Garage

In the Pacific Northwest, we enjoy some of the most diverse weather in the United States. So while rainy winters fade into beautiful summers, with the changing seasons come some unique PNW home maintenance issues. Mold is a common problem for homeowners in the Portland region. Once it starts, it can be difficult and…

Things To Remember: Your Garage Door During Hot Summer Months

If you enjoy spending time in your garage, you may dread the summer months. With a few simple maintenance tips and cooling strategies, you can easily make your space more comfortable. Stop toughing it out and start enjoying your garage more this summer with these tips.

Larry Myers Garage Doors: Ways to Insulate Wood or Metal Garage Doors This Winter

Professionally installed insulation can keep your garage cool during the summertime and warm during the chilly winter months. We understand it can be difficult to choose the right type of insulation for your particular door and needs. Read on to discover how to insulate a garage door so you can enjoy your garage this winter.

3 Tips to Transform Your Garage into an All-Season Oasis

Who says garages have to be boring? Transforming your garage into a year-round oasis is easier than you may think. Read on to discover our top three garage transformation ideas that can help you maximize the use of your space.

Does the Weather Affect My Garage Door?

If you’ve ever wondered how the weather affects your garage door, you’re in the right place. At Larry Myers Garage Doors, we advocate for taking preventative action against changing weather conditions such as high heat, humidity and heavy rainfall. Learning about how the ever-fluctuating temperature impacts your garage door is the first step.

Larry Myers Garage Doors: Summer Garage Door Maintenance Tips

At Larry Myers Garage Doors, we take pride in providing the best garage door maintenance services to our Portland and Vancouver communities year round. While inspecting your garage doors is probably the last thing on your mind this summer, it is important to maintain them in order to avoid costly repairs in the hot, humid…

Keep Your Garage Insulated This Winter with Insulation and Sealing Tips From Larry Myers

On cold winter mornings, a warm garage is a lifesaver. You don’t need to scrape ice off the windshield or wait for the car to warm up. People often overlook their garage doors during the winter; yet a well-insulated garage can cut down energy costs, prevent costly damage, and protect items stored in your garage…