Last updated 5 days ago
Our garages can be catchalls, and it’s easy to let storage items pile up. Depending on what you use your garage for, you may want to take a different approach to organization to maximize your available space.
This video explains how a vehicle enthusiast might organize his or her garage to better utilize it as a workspace. A tip that works for any homeowner is to keep clutter off of the floor and stored in dedicated places. If you are mechanically inclined and would like to use your garage space as a shop, watch this video for some great ideas.
Midwest Garage Door Systems can help you improve your garage with a brand-new garage door. Visit our website to explore our selection of residential garage doors that will make your garage beautiful inside and out. Call us at (866) 396-5803 today.
Last updated 13 days ago
Replacing your old windows with new, energy-efficient windows can help you realize big savings thanks to reduced energy usage. The design of these windows allows for reduced thermal transfer without sacrificing natural light and views to the outdoors.
Energy-efficient windows use many different approaches to lessen unwanted heat transfer; this combination of measures will regulate your home’s temperature and reduce your utility bills.
- In traditional windows, especially those with single panes, heat is easily transferred between the glass and the air on either side. This means your home loses heat in the winter and get too hot in the summer. Insulated glass, on the other hand, uses airspace filled with gas between two or more panes to greatly inhibit heat conduction. Gas doesn’t transfer heat well, acting as an insulator to keep the temperature steady inside your home.
- An innovative network of hollow spacers in the window frame adds another layer of insulation between the window and the outdoors. These spacers aren’t just in the outer frame, but also along the sashes of many window styles like double-hung sliders.
- The seals along parts of the window that move or open to the outside lock up tight when the window is closed, preventing air infiltration and disruption of the interior temperature.
All of these features come together to greatly reduce the transfer of heat into or out of your home, keeping your indoor climate steady. With energy-efficient windows, your HVAC system won’t need to expend needless energy to maintain a comfortable temperature. This allows the homeowner to use less energy and see proportionally lower utility bills.
Midwest Garage Door Systems will show you how new, energy-efficient windows can beautify your home and lower your energy costs. Visit us online to see the brands we carry, or call us at (866) 396-5803 for more information.
Last updated 20 days ago
Loading docks are busy places with lots of dock equipment, among which are large and often heavily loaded trailers that can present serious safety risks to workers. By utilizing an automatic trailer restraint system to hook up incoming trailers and keep them secure during loading and unloading, your workplace will enjoy safer and smoother day-to-day operations.
By using dock equipment like automatic trailer restraints, your business can avoid accidents that endanger the safety of your dockworkers and truck drivers. Runaway trailers can cause severe property damage and physical damage, leading to increased insurance costs, repair and replacement expenses, and workers compensation payments. While many loading docks slope toward the deck and loading entrance of a business, a loose trailer still presents a risk of pinning a person between it and the deck.
Automatic trailer restraints secure a trailer physically to the loading area and keep it from moving in any direction. Different systems can be used to lock up trailers from all manufacturers to ensure your dock is safe at all times with securely restrained trailers.
These trailer restraints have the benefit of full automation, offering clearly visible signals to both dock workers and drivers during the hitching process. As the driver approaches your dock, the system signals the driver and lets him know when he has securely attached the trailer to the restraints. The system then notifies the workers on the loading dock that it is safe to proceed with loading and unloading, with no possibility of communication errors or missed signals between dock workers and drivers.
This can help your loading and unloading process become more efficient and safer, helping your business focus on staying productive. Midwest Garage Door Systems stocks all makes and models of automatic trailer restraint systems among our full selection of dock equipment. Contact us at (866) 396-5803 to learn more, or visit our website today.
Last updated 27 days ago
Stunning garage doors can boost enjoyment of your home and exterior curb appeal. Invest in a system that complements your home and remains durable over several years. Get in touch with Midwest Garage Door System by dialing (866) 396-5803 today.
Last updated 1 month ago
Problems with garage door operations, including the inability to open and shut properly, likely indicate the need for arm and motor adjustment. This home repair video illustrates strategies for adjusting a garage door to allow it to close properly.
The garage door specialist in this clip lists the most common troubleshooting methods for a garage door. Try checking the motor, garage door rail, and motion sensor for malfunctions. Simple alignment corrections can protect your garage from additional repairs.
Professional garage door maintenance can help your unit run at peak efficiency. Insulation improvements will also help you reduce monthly utility bills. Call Midwest Garage Door Systems at (866) 396-5803 for more help with residential and commercial installations.
