Is it a good idea to insulate the garage door?

• <div><p>Without a doubt, insulating a garage door is a surefire way to make your home more energy efficient. Not only does insulating your garage door reduce your electric bills, but it also helps protect your valuables inside your garage, all while making for a quieter interior space. </p><p>In regions that drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, your car's battery is at risk of malfunctioning in a garage that drops dangerously low. So, homeowners who reside in extremely cold climates can especially benefit from insulating their garages.</p></div>

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Q: How do I plan and budget for a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Start by assessing your needs, setting a realistic budget, creating design plans, and selecting materials. Consulting professionals for advice can streamline the process.</p></div>

Q: Can my detached garage be covered by my homeowners' insurance?

• <div><p>Your homeowners' insurance should automatically cover your detached garage. This coverage often falls under a &ldquo;separate structure&rdquo; policy. Keep in mind that there may be exceptions to this general rule. Every insurance policy has its own rules and coverage, so contact your homeowners' insurance to ensure you&rsquo;re covered&mdash;and to know how much coverage your policy offers.</p></div>

Q: Can you manually open a garage door?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">manually open a garage door</a>. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.</p></div>

Q: Are glass garage doors insulated?

• <div><p>One of the biggest disadvantages of glass garage doors is that they are not the best at insulating your garage. In the summer, heat can enter through the glass, while in the winter, heat can escape through the glass, increasing your electricity and gas bills as you crank up your HVAC unit. You can help mitigate the poorer insulation by investing in insulated glass and insulating your garage.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in July 2023
Bryan did an INCREDIBLE job doing some updating around my house. He was a pleasure to work with, and his integrity is top-notch. He fixed rotted wood on exterior windows, pressure washed the entire house, replaced rotting wooden columns at my front door, and painted all the trim and doors of my...
Reed's Home Improvement (Bryan Reed LLC)
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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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