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Garage door prep
How to Prepare Your Garage Before Installing a New Door

Garage door prep starts with clearing your space, checking your existing door, and inspecting your floor. When you skip these steps, installers can’t start your project. Get them right, and your installation happens in a single visit. Plenty of homeowners get excited about their new garage door but forget the…

Garage Door Color Ideas
How to Choose the Right Garage Door Color for Your Home Style

Your garage door colour should complement your home’s existing palette. That’s why, consider your exterior walls, trim, and overall style to create a look that either blends seamlessly or offers a bold contrast. Remember, the garage door is one of the most visible features of your home, often dominating the…

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What to Expect During a Garage Door Installation

If you’re installing a new garage door, you can expect disruption and uncertainty about costs and timelines. But what if there was a better way? We are Control Room, Australia’s leading garage door installation specialists. In this guide, we’ll show you what happens during a garage door installation, how to…

Garage Door Safety Tips
Garage Door Safety Features Every Family Should Ask About

I don’t know about you, but my garage door scares me as much as Bigfoot does. Every day in Australia, garage door accidents cause serious injuries. Tragically, most victims are children playing in what should be a safe family space. The reality is sobering. Your garage door weighs between 120-180kg….

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Why Regular Garage Door Servicing Can Save You Thousands

Nothing ruins your morning like pressing the garage door remote and hearing that awful grinding noise. Or worse, complete silence. You’re trapped in your driveway, late for work, and facing what could be a massive garage door repair bill. The panic sets in fast, and that’s when reality hits. That…

Fortify Your Home: How Modern Panel Lift Garage Doors Enhance Security
Fortify Your Home: How Modern Panel Lift Garage Doors Enhance Security

Did you know that around 9% of burglars break in through the garage? And no, we’re not talking about someone leaving the garage door open for it. The number comes from burglars invading through older garage systems that can be forced open in seconds, even when “locked.” So if your…

Building a Secure Environment Around Your Home
Creating a Haven: Protecting Your Home with Smart Security Solutions

Your home should be your haven, a place where you feel safe, secure, and at ease. Yet, with the ever-present risk of break-ins and vulnerabilities often overlooked, it’s easy to feel uncertain about the safety of your property and loved ones. From forgotten garage doors to outdated locks, these gaps…

The 3 Most Popular Garage Door Options For Your Home

There are numerous choices of available garage doors in the market. Before taking your pick, I recommend that you base your decision on the kind of security and the added home value of the garage door. Let me give you the top picks for the most popular garage door options…

The 5 Things You Need to Consider When Buying a New Garage Door

Acquiring a new garage door is something that every homeowner needs to think thoroughly. You’ll only be doing this maybe once or twice so you better choose carefully and pick the right one suitable for your home. Numerous things should be considered when buying a new garage door. It’s important…