Should I install my own garage door opener?

• <div><p>We recommend hiring a garage door professional to install a garage door opener for you. Garage door openers aren’t terribly complex, but setting them up properly, setting the lift and drop speed, and installing sensors that work correctly can take a few hours for a DIYer. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-garage-door-opener-cost.htm">cost to install a garage door opener</a> is around <b>$400</b>, and it will save you a lot of time and frustration. Garage professionals have the skills and equipment necessary to work with potentially dangerous garage door components, like springs.</p></div>

Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You’ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting—especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that’s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting&mdash;especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that&rsquo;s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

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: Does a garage add value to your property?

• <div><p>Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance. </p></div>

Q: How can a new garage add value to my home?

• <div><p>Provides additional space and enhances property appeal, potentially increasing resale value.</p></div>

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Last update on October 25, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
After a long distance move, I hired them to unload the truck into the garage, which was estimated to take four hours, based on loading time. They did a wonderful job and it was a pleasant surprise that they finished in less than three hours. We were very happy how easy they made it look, not...
WayFlowers Van Lines LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Repaired my garage door perfectly.
Dynamic Doors
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Reviewed in March 2023
Grate quality of work. Really happy with my garage
Quality Steel Structures and Garages LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Fixed my garage door with quick, quality service. Made sure I was pleased with his work. I would highly recommend to others.
TLC Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2017
My garage door spring had broken. In searching for a repair company ended up with HomeAdvisor which listed OnTrac as a reputable company. After entering my email address and phone number my phone rang within five minutes with a call from OnTrac. Service technician was there within an hour and...
OnTrac Garage Doors
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Reviewed in October 2015
Scope of Project was expanded as underlying problems were discovered. Previous owners had not correctly repaired water caused damage. Example(s): 1) Man door to Tack Room in garage was found to have been repaired with a large quantity of wood filler and painted over to cover rotted wood on door...
Sexton Handiman Service
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Reviewed in January 2015
I was asked to contact AKR a couple weeks before I returned to NC so a date would be ready for install on the windows, which were totally paid for in 2013.. Did that, let them know when I arrived and still had to wait a couple weeks to have anyone do the work. Let me tell you, the men who...
AKR Builders
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Reviewed in November 2014
The home was not only built by but was also designed by this builder. The custom features of this home sets it apart from the many others that I have seen. The halls and doorways are wider than typical homes. 8 inch crown molding was used around all the ceilings, including the walk-in...
Lewis Home & Building Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
Abe Hunsberger helped us select the ideal door for our house and actually convinced us that we would be happy with other than the expensive top of the line. The price was competitive with Lowes and Home Depot and included the installation. The installation was most professional. The door...
Rutherford Overhead Doors
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Reviewed in January 2014
I called Paris Plumbing and asked how much a service call would be. They told me $69.00 so I scheduled the call. The electrician came to my house, took a quick look around and then sat for around 2 hours doing an 'appraisal'. He told me that he would not do any work on the house because it...
Paris Plumbing & Electric
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