Garage Door Tips and Advice from Door Power

Straight answers about your garage door, written by the people who fix them. The Door Power blog is where Bill, Devern and Chad share what they’ve learned from decades of service calls across the Twin Cities.

You’ll find practical help on deciding whether to repair or replace, keeping your door running through a Minnesota winter, choosing a new door or opener, what things should cost, and the simple maintenance that keeps small problems from turning into big ones.

No sales pitch, just the same advice we’d give a neighbor. If you have a question we haven’t covered yet, give us a call. A real person will pick up.

  • Why We’re Not the Big Chain: What Nearly 60 Years of Local, Independent Garage Door Service Means for You

    by Bill Gratz, President A garage door is the largest moving part of your house. Most homeowners don't think about it until it stops [...]

  • Minnesota Winters: How to Choose a Garage Door That Holds Up

    by Devern VanHorn, Vice President I've been working since I was 13. Spent time in the Army while stationed in Korea and New Mexico, [...]

  • How Do You Know What You Actually Need When It Comes to Your Garage Door?

    by Chad Pederson, Director of Operations & Field Services Two recent calls, and why the answers weren't the same I've been doing this for [...]

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