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Q: How long does garage epoxy last?

• <div><p>Your epoxy garage floors will last <b>two to 10 years</b>,<b> </b>depending on foot traffic and maintenance. Clean your floor regularly with a mop or a power washer using a diluted ammonia or degreaser solution. Use five ounces of ammonia per gallon of water or a half-cup of degreaser per gallon of water.</p><p>Also, sweep regularly, clean up any spills right away, and install mats in places where you expect the most foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: Can you manually open the garage door?

• <div><p>If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You&rsquo;ll need to unlock your garage door opener&rsquo;s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you&rsquo;ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.</p><p>If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.</p></div>

Q: Are there downsides to garage screens?

• <div><p>While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you&rsquo;re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don&rsquo;t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate your garage</a>, so they&rsquo;re often not usable in colder weather.</p></div>

Q: Do new garage doors come with tracks?

• <div><p>Most garage doors come with their own set of tracks and rollers from the manufacturer, so you don&rsquo;t need to buy tracks separately.</p></div>

Q: What are the signs that your garage door needs replacement?

• <div><p>There are many signs that your garage door needs to be replaced, including: Visual signs of wear and tear Garage is slow to open and close or won&rsquo;t open or close at all Jerky motions while operating Loose tracks or broken or worn rollers Uneven garage door when open or closed Sagging garage door Noisy operation even after lubricating the moving parts Broken or loose cords Higher energy bills, which could mean poor sealing or insulation</p></div>

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Last update on May 12, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
I hired this company to repair hail damage on my home in 2023. The job was to replace the roofs on my house and garage as well as siding and gutters on my house. Long story short they came out and did the roofs in a timely manner, the siding and gutters not so much. Communication was lacking and...
Wyatt Construct
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Reviewed in May 2025
Jose from New Vista Exteriors is a good person to do business with . They do quality work , in a reasonable time and price. Will do business with them again
New Vista Exteriors
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Reviewed in December 2023
Brandon and Joe were great to work with. They put the customer first and get back to you in a timely manner. They installed our new garage door and keypad in July. They did an excellent job! Just this past weekend I thought the garage door was shutting hard. I messaged them Friday night and...
Cardinal Doors and Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
Efficient. Business like No messing around Replaced inside door & frame plus outside storm door.
David J. Soukup Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Great! Installers were very professional and got all our replaced in one day. We are very happy with their work.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in March 2023
I recommend them. I hired them for cleaning my home bi- monthly. We have a large home (over 4000 sq ft) and MaKenzie does an excellent job.
Cinderella Castle Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2022
Greg is very professional.. he started on time. ..him and his crew seem to care.. how the truck was loaded.. and when unloading they took the items to the room that it was suppose to beâ ¦. Him and his crewmen made it an easy move for me..
Country Boy Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2021
We hired Stephen because he came to give us an estimate almost immediately and he gave us a very reasonable quote right on the spot (others we contacted were no show or took weeks). He is very friendly, knowledgeable, honest and timely. He took down one large dead elm and another huge tree that...
Maple Valley Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
They were easy to work with. the work that they did was exactly what I was needing. The team was able to take my requests for a new roof on my garage and some outside house painting and get it done ahead of schedule.
Martinez Construction
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Reviewed in August 2015
Jack did a fantastic job for us. He built the deck I had been visualizing for years with a nice sliding glass door to the house. He also added a beautiful privacy fence to our patio area, as well as doing other odd jobs around our house that a previous contractor messed up. I would not hesitate...
Premier Renovations
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In business since 1994

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Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."

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Cover's Construction LLC

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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Every time, first class construction and cleanup, on time. Courteous, professional crew."

Response time3 days

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deWit Construction & Remodeling

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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Great. Neil's crew did a fantastic job. They worked quickly and you could tell they were confident in their work. We had used DeWit Construction several years ago at another home (this was before the roofing section became it's own entity) to put on a new roof after damaged during high wind/hail storm and also to rebuild the underside of an upper deck which had not been correctly supported. We are already considering them for another project."

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Hols the Handyman, LLC

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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They built a pantry for us and fixed some drywall issues. Will definitely be using them again for other projects."

Response time1 day

Response rate95%

Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Essence Construction, LLC

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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"The finished product exceeded what we had envisioned. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of their line of work. Very pleasant to to work with."

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate93%

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Des Moines Area Roofing

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent company to work with, from estimate to clean up after the job. No hassles and will definitely use them again. The roof and gutters look fantastic. Thanks for the great service."

Recommended by99%of homeowners

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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration

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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Dave has been amazing to work with. Communication has been the key. He has been honest, professional, and an all around great builder. He came up with some awesome ideas to incorporate into our project. Will be using him for future projects."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Greg's Quality Carpentry, LLC

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Garage - Build

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Looking for quality work at a great price by some really nice people, these are your guys."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate90%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience. Very responsive and they knew what they were doing! Highly recommend working with this business!"

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Better Basement Technologies LLC

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"was very professional and pleasant. if we need repairs in the future, we will call them.
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Garages questions, answered by experts

Your epoxy garage floors will last two to 10 years, depending on foot traffic and maintenance. Clean your floor regularly with a mop or a power washer using a diluted ammonia or degreaser solution. Use five ounces of ammonia per gallon of water or a half-cup of degreaser per gallon of water.

Also, sweep regularly, clean up any spills right away, and install mats in places where you expect the most foot traffic.

If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You’ll need to unlock your garage door opener’s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you’ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.

If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.

While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you’re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don’t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won’t insulate your garage, so they’re often not usable in colder weather.

Most garage doors come with their own set of tracks and rollers from the manufacturer, so you don’t need to buy tracks separately.

There are many signs that your garage door needs to be replaced, including: Visual signs of wear and tear Garage is slow to open and close or won’t open or close at all Jerky motions while operating Loose tracks or broken or worn rollers Uneven garage door when open or closed Sagging garage door Noisy operation even after lubricating the moving parts Broken or loose cords Higher energy bills, which could mean poor sealing or insulation

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