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Q: What do I do if there's a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.</p><p>If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:</p><ul><li><p><b>Replace the weather stripping:</b> The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.</p></li><li><p><b>Adjust the garage door:</b> You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.</p></li><li><p><b>Inspect the floor:</b> If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.</p></li></ul><p>If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Q: Does upgrading a garage increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, upgrading a garage can increase home value. Simply having a garage on your property, whether it&rsquo;s attached or detached, makes your home more valuable. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remodel-garage.htm#faqs">A garage remodel</a> can give you around 80% ROI, though it depends on the type of remodel you do. Converting your garage to a living space can provide significantly higher returns.</p></div>

Q: Is painting a garage floor a good idea?

• <div><p>There are many benefits to painting a garage floor, especially if you use an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/epoxy-coating-transforms-boring-flooring.htm">epoxy floor coating</a>. In general, paint makes your garage easier to clean. Since concrete is porous, it tends to absorb things like dirt, grime, mildew, oil, and grease. Paint&mdash;specifically epoxy-based paint&mdash;creates a barrier that helps you easily mop up the mess before it stains or is difficult to remove. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

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Last update on September 17, 2024

Reviewed in September 2024
Porkys installed two ac units that were 4 ton condensers for my house. They were slobs. Left a huge mess up in my attic, put duct tape where flashing was supposed to be, and long story short, got a leak from the unit that caused my ceiling to fall down in the garage. They did not come back to...
PORKY'S HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in June 2022
Also he was able to fix my garage door opener at the same time. He had the part on his truck.
Mesilla Valley Door, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
Ariel Homes staff were detailed oriented, respectful to my needs, and very professional. This major project was started and completed on time and within the budget. I was extremely pleased with their craftsmanship with this custom building, garage, covered patio (with steps and brick edging)...
Ariel Homes Colorado LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Work was to be completed before I moved in. Worked alone without supervision because I was living in the Kansas City area at that time, waiting for my remodel to be completed. House was burglarized, apparently by someone who had a key from previous inhabitant. Gerald asked neighbors to watch the...
GERACO ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2017
I paid them to fix a leak in the roof over the garage and all they did was 'tar' it and it leaked worse than when we started the project. We did get a refund.
Zia Home Renovations and Construction
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Reviewed in July 2014
I thought they were unreasonably expensive. They charge $90 an hour for two worker to install this unit. They originally quoted us $60 an hour. As far as to work goes it was pretty good. When they took the old water heater out, it was rusty and dripped all over our driveway and garage. They...
Darnold Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2014
Arrived as scheduled. Removed old springs and installed new with out a hitch. Excellent service friendly profession service. <br /> would use them again for any garage door issues. <br />
CUSTOM OVERHEAD DOORS
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Reviewed in June 2012
The crew arrrived as they had scheduled and went to work. We had to have the power shut off for several hours to move the weather head and install a new conneciton and a new service panel and grounding all service correctly. They worked hard and efficiently to minimize this inconvenience but did...
Rentschler Electric
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Vista Del Sol Construction

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Vista Del Sol Construction did an Awesome Job! We had our roof replaced along with some water damage fixed along the trim. They were very professional, efficient, and friendly. They are very detailed and clean up was amazing! I would highly recommend them to anyone! ð â ï¸ â ï¸ â ï¸ â ï¸ â ï¸"

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Response time1 day

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Recommended by89%of homeowners

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rob did a fantastic job on my casita remodel and closing in my garage. Really easy to work with. He was honest and really great communicating with me, which is very rare nowadays. Definitely will hire him again."

44 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic! They get the best sub contractors and they've been great to work with. I highly recommend them if you want to do any renovations or new building."

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Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

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TUFF SHED manufactures and installs high quality storage buildings & garages. Our approach to customer service and 30 years of experience designing and building quality products has created hundreds of thousands of loyal customers. \n

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Pluma Construction Systems, Inc.

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Garage - Build - For Business

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Pluma was an excellent company to work with. Work was completed within 1 week of estimated time and included new windows and french door installation, replacement of 3 windows, retexture and paint ceilings, new flooring, new cabinets, new baseboards and painting throughout. Work was excellent and Julio was an amazing worker! He never did things that were less then satisfactory and often went the extra mile! My new kitchen, living area and laundry look incredible!! Overall fair value for work completed, will recommend to others and will likely hire for our future projects. Thank you!!!"

+112

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"Henry did an excellent job with my roof that was damaged during a severe hail storm. Everything from the initial quote to the completion of the project was done exactly as he had promised. He’s very punctual and communicated with us each step of the way. He also finished the job right on time which was rarely the case in other contractors I had hired previously. I also hired him a second time to redo my fireplace and he also did an excellent job. You can tell he really takes pride in his work and goes the extra mile to make his clients happy. Highly recommended!!!"

+24

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Charlie’s home improvements

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, I would use Charlie's Handyman service again! I needed some sheetrock repaired, painting, plumbing, and vinyl flooring installed, and Carlos was excellent in all these repairs."

+24

Recommended by73%of homeowners

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Aesthetic Windoor & Bath

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Turned my garage into a studio apartment type living space. Added a bathroom, kitchenette, entrance door and window. Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Project turned out fantastic and no surprises extra expenses."

+90

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ruele did a terrific job replacing the stucco on our home and our casita. Their crew is great - very professional, competent, friendly and considerate. I really appreciated the thorough and careful way they approached their work and their attention to detail. I would highly recommend Ruele."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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R&K Electrical Solutions

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Alamogordo, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

"They were awesome. I would absolutely hire them again. They were professional, neat, and amazing. I would rate them an A+."

+15

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Garages questions, answered by experts

No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.

If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:

Replace the weather stripping: The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.
Adjust the garage door: You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.
Inspect the floor: If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.

If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.

We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.

Yes, upgrading a garage can increase home value. Simply having a garage on your property, whether it’s attached or detached, makes your home more valuable. A garage remodel can give you around 80% ROI, though it depends on the type of remodel you do. Converting your garage to a living space can provide significantly higher returns.

There are many benefits to painting a garage floor, especially if you use an epoxy floor coating. In general, paint makes your garage easier to clean. Since concrete is porous, it tends to absorb things like dirt, grime, mildew, oil, and grease. Paint—specifically epoxy-based paint—creates a barrier that helps you easily mop up the mess before it stains or is difficult to remove.

It’s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don’t recommend it. It’s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You’ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you’re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn’t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.

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