Does a garage count toward square footage?

• <div><p>A garage only counts toward the official square footage of a house if it’s livable. The exact legal requirements for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/is-garage-considered-living-space.htm">what’s considered living space</a> can vary by location, but heating and ventilation are often required for it to be counted. If the garage is converted into an extra room, it may count toward the total square footage. </p></div>

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’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.</p><p>If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.</p></div>

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Q: Where is most heat lost in a garage?

• <div><p>Most heat in a garage is lost through air leaks in windows, doors, and walls. This is especially true if the walls are uninsulated, which is common in garages. Consider insulating your garage before installing a garage heater to ensure the heat it generates isn&rsquo;t wasted, making it less efficient.</p></div>

Q: Can I put sliding doors on my garage?

• <div><p>You can put sliding doors on your garage, but it&rsquo;ll save you money if you install them when you&rsquo;re building the garage, so you avoid removal costs for the old door. Garage doors are sectional, using vertical tracks and large springs to lift the door. These require professional removal, and the cost can quickly add up to thousands of dollars. </p></div>

Q: Can I use WD-40 on a garage door?

• <div><p>While you can technically use WD-40 to lube a garage door, it is not the best option since the oil it leaves behind can attract dirt. Instead, go to the hardware store and locate a lithium- or silicone- based garage grease. You can also search for garage door lubricant online; just make sure you get one that is made with lithium or silicone. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2017
Overall experience is VERY UNSATISFACORY. The owner/operator "lady" was very unprofessional. When we initially contacted them for our garage door repair, she was very prompt. We paid advance for parts and very told 2 weeks. 4 weeks and 3 phone calls later, there was no promptness or...
Overhead Door Company of Monroe
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Reviewed in September 2014
First these folks were great with my 4 runner when I bought tires for it! They also did a rotation and forced road balance on my sequoia. So this past Saturday I bought new tires for my sequoia. Suggest that you don t buy tires when it gets close to closing time. Could tell the workers were in a...
RAY'S TIRE PROS
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Reviewed in July 2014
It's always busy. I fitted the key in my door and it worked perfectly. The new lock on my wash house also worked perfectly.
JACK'S LOCK SHOP
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Reviewed in June 2014
Brent Swanner is THE BEST! He was very very personable, responsive, caring, etc. He did the job right. Love our windows and door!!!
ACHIEVERS OF LOUISIANA INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
The proposal was written up and signed March 15, 2013. Half was paid up front for the painting portion of the job. There were some unavoidable delays due to extended periods of unusually cold weather. However, prep and painting of the house's exterior was completed for the most part by...
BLOCK'S PERMANENT COATING
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Reviewed in January 2013
.The door stopped working on a Friday at noon with the cars "stuck" in the garage. The springs had broke and the door was jammed; which made the door immobile and non responsive to the usual "tricks". I made several calls to other door companies and was told that they would not be...
GARAGE DOORS & MORE
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Reviewed in June 2012
He is very efficient, reasonably priced, has the cleanest garage I have ever seen, and the quality is really good.
JAPANESE AUTOMOTIVE
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Reviewed in May 2012
They had the material that I wanted. They came and picked the door up and brought it back. They brought it back days before it was supposed to be finished. The price was wonderful.
Hansen Screen Company
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Reviewed in July 2011
I called Holyfield's on the recommendation of someone I knew. It took a week or two for them to return my call. Once Mr. Holyfield did, he was very courteous. He met me at my home at my convenience to provide an estimate. The tree that required removal would be a difficult job given that...
HOLYFIELD TREE SVC
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