Bilt Rite Garage Door Blog

You use your garage door more than your front door. It protects you and your home from theft, wild animals, and the elements. A broken garage door isn’t just inconvenient- it's urgent. When you need your garage door repaired, you need somebody you can trust to do it right.

Sometimes you find family in unexpected places. Last week, our warehouse manager, Courtney, found a puppy limping on the side of the road. When Courtney brought the dog back to the office, we could see she was in terrible condition and close to death. Soaking wet, starved, and clearly sporting a broken leg, she needed help fast.

Spring is FINALLY here! The birds are back, the days are longer, and the nice South Carolina weather makes you just want to get out and … clean, right?! Whether your garage is where you park your car, store your tools, hang out with your friends, or even where you exercise, it should be organized and clean! It happens over time, while you do not even realize it.

New year, new garage? Maybe for some! As we’re welcoming in 2022, we decided it would be a fun idea to show you some of the garage door trends you will be seeing this year, and we’re not just talking about looks either! (We WILL be talking about looks, but also safety upgrades too) While the years & trends change, one thing doesn’t- and that’s the return on investment for a quality garage door! Not to mention the INSTANT curb appeal it adds!

It’s finally Fall, which means the leaves are changing colors, football is on the TV, and chili is in the crockpot, right? Nothing sounds better than that after the long, hot, humid Summer! Fall is fun; however, it’s time for homeowners to finish up those summer projects you started and start preparing your home for the Winter months! To some, that means winterizing their gardens, cleaning out gutters, or servicing fireplaces or HVAC units. BUT- there is often one project many homeowners overlook, even though doing this can lead to more significant issues.

Summer is coming to a close, and back to school is right around the corner. The end of summer is a time when homeowners start focusing less on upcoming trips and more on their home and fall “to do” lists. Now is the perfect time to consider adding a keyless entry system to your garage.

Have you considered adding on to your home? There have not been enough homes for sale in today's real estate market to meet buyer demand. This makes finding a new home much more difficult, and you may decide to add on to your current home and maximize its potential. Adding a garage is often an affordable way to get extra space, and it may increase your home's value, offsetting the cost of installing it in the first place.

Many people today are thinking of ways to utilize their home to the fullest, while adding value. When it comes to your garage, the possibilities are endless. Even though it already serves a lot of purposes, converting your garage can expand your living space and provide you with valuable additional square footage.

More than 82 million homes in the United States have a garage. If you are building a home or getting ready to sell, the color of the garage should be considered when working on the exterior of the house. The right garage door color can boost the curb appeal of your home, which in turn increases its value.

Want an easy way to add curb appeal and increase the value of your home? Want to love the exterior of your home? Update your garage door! Investment in a new garage door can increase the value of your home significantly. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington, homes with high curb appeal tend to sell for 7-14% more than similar homes with less appealing exteriors.