Do you want your garage door to be in perfect condition? Start with the basics and end with a great-looking home that has added curb appeal. Here are 5 things to do.

  1. Maintenance and repair. Before you spend money fixing your door, start off right. Have a service check to make sure all the important parts (springs, auto reverse, and track) are in good working order. If someone gave the door a little “tap,” replace the dented panel.

  2. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Look at other doors. You want your garage door to reflect your personality, but it’s also important that it fit into the overall feel and character of the neighborhood. Take note of the looks you love and the ones you hate. This should give you some good ideas and a great starting point. It’s time to choose the paint.

  3. Prepare Before You Can Paint Your Garage, you need a clean surface. Give your garage door a good wash, and while it dries, you may want to organize a bit to keep the inside looking nice, too.

  4. What to combine when you prepare to paint. In most cases, you want it to match the tone of your home. When she combines her garage door with her house, she draws attention away from the door and creates the illusion that her house is bigger than it really is. However, if he likes the look, he can match the door to the front door and trim it as shutters. However, this tends to draw attention to your door, so keep that in mind. Going too wild with a strong, bright color can be a mistake unless you live in a neighborhood that has brightly colored houses and home accents. You don’t want your door to be a bright red sore thumb.

  5. Put some personality on the door. You really want it to reflect who you are. If your personality is a little larger than life and it works with your home, go ahead and be bright. Consider the hardware, we often ignore it, but it can give your door some flair. A few potted flowering plants on either side of the door, or a couple of cacti, can create interest and drama. Give a bit of your look to your garage!

Your garage is one of the most prominent features of your home. Keep it in good repair and your house will look better too. The most important thing about your garage door is to make sure it can do its job safely. You want it to open and close smoothly and make sure all the parts are working safely. Before you start working on the appearance of your garage, get your garage door serviced from a registered, bonded and insured garage company.