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Garage Fire Prevention

Garage Fire Prevention

Nov 15, 2013
Cluttered garages that contain flammable materials and often electrical tools are a prime space for fires to begin. (more…)
5 Major Companies that got their start in a Garage

5 Major Companies that got their start in a Garage

Nov 4, 2013
Some great things can come out of a  garage. Don't believe us? I'm going to bet you know all 5 of these companies that all got started right out of someone's garage. (more…)
Smart Garage is at The Vancouver Home & Design Show

Smart Garage is at The Vancouver Home & Design Show

Oct 15, 2013
Back and re-energized from a restful Thanksgiving weekend, our team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on our booth for The Vancouver Home and Design Show (October 17th to 20th @BC Place) BOOTH 601. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="540"] The Vancouver Home + Design Show is the ultimate authority on all things design, entertaining and home improv...
6 Reasons for a Fall Garage Sale

6 Reasons for a Fall Garage Sale

Oct 7, 2013
Even with Craigslist allowing people to barter goods on their own schedule and thrifted goods coming back into fashion, one cannot argue that the mecca of all thrifting experience is the traditional, family Garage Sale. (more…)
10 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

10 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Sep 15, 2013
When you purchased your home you likely envisioned a multitude of  upgrades you could make to align it with your style and improve its’ value. Over the years these projects seem to fall to the wayside, especially those related to the outside of your home (which we are blissfully unaware when nestled inside). (more…)
Garage Doors: Portals Into Another Dimension?

Garage Doors: Portals Into Another Dimension?

Aug 26, 2013
Seeing as it’s Monday back at the office, we thought you might need a chuckle or two to get your week started on the right foot. Sometimes, when you use Google, you get a peek into some pretty absurd, funny stuff. Today was one of those days. We now know that a sleek, attractive modern garage front like ours isn’t the most outlandish way to outfit your home ext...
We’re at the PNE! Roll-Up Garage door featured on the PNE prize home.

We’re at the PNE! Roll-Up Garage door featured on the PNE prize home.

Aug 20, 2013
As you know from our homepage, we are really pleased to be one of the suppliers for the PNE Prize Home again this year. (more…)
Thinking Outside the Box: Replacing walls with garage doors.

Thinking Outside the Box: Replacing walls with garage doors.

Aug 12, 2013
Last week's blog illustrated the potential for square footage that lies in the average home's garage to be transformed into multipurpose, useful space. We now know adding a room to your home can add value. (more…)
Four design tips for repurposing your garage.

Four design tips for repurposing your garage.

Aug 5, 2013
The garage often becomes laden with unused items, a storage room full of stuff. Considering the typical two car garage is approximately 400 square feet, this actually represents a substantial amount of real estate to overlook. (more…)
Avoid water damage by storing your items off the garage floor.

Avoid water damage by storing your items off the garage floor.

Jul 29, 2013
In the recent wake of the Calgary floods we thought it would be prudent to remind everyone of the perils of water damage and your garage storage. Protect your treasured items and use garage ceiling space to store seasonal and unused items. (more…)