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Garage doors are not meant to be alarm clocks. If you are noticing a horribly loud noise every time you open your garage door, your door might be experiencing too much friction on the tracks that could possibly lead to more serious problems if it isn’t attended to immediately. This problem is indicated by very […]

Choosing the Right Garage Door Opener ­– Do You Know Your Options? It is pretty much standard in this day and age for garages to feature automatic garage door openers. While at first glance they might all look the same, one look “under the hood” and it is easy to see that couldn’t be further […]

4 Tests To Make Sure Your Garage Door System Is Working Properly An automatic garage door opening system needs to be properly functioning at all times to ensure safety. A garage door that opens and closes correctly provides you with a major convenience. If your system is currently broken down or not operating correctly, you […]

Summers in Middle Tennessee are brutal. All that heat and humidity plus the occasional severe thunderstorm can present quite a few challenges for homeowners. Extreme summer weather can take its toll on your entire garage door system, from the door to the motor. Understanding how the summer weather affects your garage door allows you to […]

Garage Organization: Four Tips to Save Space Have you found yourself counting down the days until spring? Luckily, there are only a few days left until spring! This means that you need to get started on your spring cleaning if you haven’t already started. This rings especially true if the only thing that fits in […]

6 Budget Items to Convert Your Garage Into a Man-Cave Garage doors come in various shapes, sizes, and styles.  The items they protect vary from homeowner to homeowner as well.  Most use their garage for storage of vehicles, their workbench, and their various items.  We at Superior Overhead Doors believe that garages can be used […]

3 Ways to Transform Your Garage Commonly, the garage is used for either parking the car or storing household items. However, there’s so much you can do with your garage! Try turning your garage into one of these functional options. Game Room Looking for a place for your friends and family to hang out and […]

3 Garage Door Myths You Should Never Believe When you are in the market for a new garage door, it is important to do your research. Unfortunately, there are multiple myths circulating about garage door operations, brands and repair techniques. During your garage door research, have you come across the following myths? If so, don’t […]

Is Your Garage Door Frozen Shut? Fix That With These Tips. Even in Middle Tennessee, the weather can change dramatically at the drop of a dime. During the winter months, it is possible for your garage door to completely freeze to the ground. This will make it difficult to open and shut your door. If […]

Entertain Your Family and Friends With a Garage Party! Did you know that garages can be used for activities other than storing old items and a place for your vehicle? In fact, garage parties with family and friends are all the rage! All you have to do is clean and organize your garage, set it […]

Should You Have a Unique Garage Door Design? Many homeowners bypass thinking about their garage door. But did you know that a unique garage door design can actually improve the value of your home in the long run? Those looking to buy a home are beginning to take the quality and design of a garage […]

Make Sure Your Garage Door Works Properly This Winter! Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way. With the chilly winds and the potential for crazy snow and ice, not many people enjoy the winter season. Your garage door doesn’t enjoy the winter either! If you’d like your garage door to work […]

3 Decorative Garage Door Accents Your Home Needs Are you growing tired of your garage door? Have you been thinking about trading it in for a newer, brighter and different style garage door? Replacing your garage door can cost quite a bit of money. Instead, why not give your garage door a makeover with these […]

How Cold Weather Affects Your Garage Door Although the leaves are slowly changing and the temperatures are slowly but surely dropping, the cold weather is unfortunately on the way. While you still have some time before it gets too chilly, be sure to take this time to understand how the incoming cold weather can affect […]

Make Sure Your Garage Door Protects You Properly By now, you know that your garage door can protect you from break-ins and a variety of weather elements. But if your garage door is old, outdated, broken or on it’s last legs, it won’t do a very good job at protecting you and your family. Use […]

5 Fun Facts about Garage Doors and Openers Each day you open your garage door and close it once you have exited or entered your home. You do this day in and day out without giving it a second thought. But did you know that garage doors have an exciting and interesting history? In addition, […]

Make a Bold Statement with a Contemporary Garage Door Are you tired of the traditional look? Ready to take the appearance of your Middle Tennessee home to the next level? If you answered “Yes!” to both of these questions, you should consider installing a contemporary garage door design for your garage. But why a contemporary […]

What Does A Wire Hanger Have To Do With My Garage? You’ve equipped your entire house with the latest security equipment, made sure that every door is locked and that your family is safe and secure. But did you remember to check out your garage door? Depending on the type of garage door your home […]

What To Do When Your Garage Door Won’t Close One of the most common garage door problems occurs when the door does not close upon command. Whether you’re rushing to work or leaving the house for the vacation you saved up for, these problems seem to always occur right when we least expect it. After […]

4 Tips To Ensure Your Garage Door Is Working Properly Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home. It is responsible for ensuring the safety of your family and belongings, providing shelter, and securing your home. Make sure to regularly check out your garage door to ensure that it is working properly. […]