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Q: What is the average lifespan of garage doors?

• <div><p>A garage door should last 30 years, give or take, before it needs replacing, so your panels should last for around that long as well. However, you should replace your garage door panels sooner if the door doesn&rsquo;t function smoothly if one of the panels gets visibly damaged, or if an issue with a panel is creating a security issue.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to prime a metal garage door before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually a good idea to use a metal primer before painting a metal garage door, and, even if you do, you&rsquo;ll need a paint that&rsquo;s specifically designed to coat metal for the best results. Metal primer helps create a good surface for the paint to stick to your metal garage door, and it will help prevent bubbling, chipping, and peeling after it dries. It&rsquo;s a bit more expensive to prime your door before painting, but it&rsquo;s usually worthwhile, as the paint will last longer.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type lubricant for a garage door?

• <div><p>It's best to use a silicone- or lithium-based lubricant since they're designed to deeply penetrate the door's components and provide long-lasting protection against wear and tear. Avoid using WD-40 and standard grease since they can potentially strip away existing lubrication or attract dust and dirt, respectively. </p></div>

Q: How can I stop a garage door from freezing shut?

• <div><p>If your garage door seems to freeze every winter, you can try rubbing silicone spray or petroleum jelly around the edges and rollers of the garage door. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to avoid direct application of silicone sprays like WD40 to rubber edges, which could damage them over time. A garage door that frequently freezes shut could need a full replacement, especially if it&rsquo;s showing signs of rust or other wear and tear. </p></div>

Q: How does a garage affect the value of my home?

• <div><p>Having a garage can increase the value of your home considerably, even if the garage isn't considered living space. Many people own cars and want a secure place to park their vehicles when they are home. </p><p>If you decide to finish your garage and convert it into living space, you may affect your home's value. The livable space may increase your home's square footage, which can help its value. But, giving up the garage space may also negatively affect the sale price of your home.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Jared is multi-skilled! He built bridges over culverts on my trails, carved decorative wooden handrails railings, repaired broken garage door trim, and reinforced fencing around our side yard.
SmithCraft Land & Home
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Reviewed in July 2022
Had a tree fall on my garage and cause a small hole on the roof. Initially I was interested in patching the hole and moving on. When Ciro arrived the first thing mentioned was that the entirety of the roof should be covered because the tile color is discontinued and a patch job would not match...
BBS General Construction Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
Nextgen did an excellent job putting on two roofs, one on my home and one on my garage in the depth of winter with a couple of inches of snow on the roof. The workers and the Owner were very nice and very detailed about their work. This was a huge job, and I could not find any contractor to do...
NextGen Construction Service Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
I hired Eastside Junk to help me do a complete clean out my 4BR house for a house sale in eastern CT. I couldn't have picked a better company. Rick is a really good businessperson, which is rare in the junk removal business. He made everything easy for two seniors who were undertaking an...
Eastside Junk, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
He was extremely helpful in explaining his work. My garage doors (three of them) are old, and he went the extra mile to make sure everything works smoothly. His is experienced and the quality of his work is excellent.
SnowBird Garage Doors
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Reviewed in June 2015
Santiago was extremely responsive from receiving the initial estimate to completion of the job. He performs the work himself with his crew, was always prompt, and completed the job within the time frame that he had estimated. It was obvious that he takes great pride in the work he performs....
Professional House Painter
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Reviewed in March 2014
Mike was very courteous and professional. Customer service was exceptional. We were very satisfied with the quality and craftsmanship. The price was very reasonable and the work was completed on time. We would highly recommend to anyone who desires a beautiful garage floor!
St. Pierre Surface Refinishing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2014
Their representative was very polite, friendly, reasonable and helpful. He provided three different quotes (good, better, best); it was nice to see the options and have a choice. We made two other calls for quotes, from which we got one other quote (the third service provider we called never...
Collins Insulation
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Reviewed in November 2013
We recently purchased a home built in the 1980's. We knew that the AC system was nearing the end of its useful life, but did not know that it was undersized for the home (in light of an earlier addition) and barely hanging on. The existing unit failed several weeks after we moved in,...
Hopkins Air Conditioning
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