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Grateful for Garages
We know you have a lot to be thankful for. You probably don’t need another thing to add to the list. Yet, As Halloween takes its jagged jack o’ lantern scowl to storage and Thanksgiving peeks its fleshy red Gobbler’s neck around the corner, we pause to suggest that you take a moment to appreciate that space attached to your home on which you heavily rely. The Garage is One of the Most Important...
Beyond the Garage Door: Joining the Fun at Mount Pleasant Trunk or Treat
Halloween is a time for fun, frights, and community. At Jim's Garage Door, we love being part of the Mount Pleasant community and giving back. That's why we were thrilled to participate in the recent Trunk or Treat event, handing out candy to hundreds of excited trick-or-treaters. Seeing the smiles on those little faces as they eagerly awaited their treats was truly heartwarming. It's moments like...
Winterizing Your Garage
That first crisp breeze of Fall just blew in. You’ve set your mums on your front stoop, dusted off and displayed that Fall decor, and baked a pumpkin flavored thing or two. The last thing you want to think about is when that Old Man Winter is coming a-knocking. But we assure you, though he seems a long way off, in the lovely state of Wisconsin, he’ll be here before you can say Trick-or-Treat. Now...
Build Your "Garage Mahal"
A garage is a wonderful thing. Even in its most basic form, it’s convenient and multi-functional. It can hold cars, double as storage, protect from the weather, and act as the main door to a home. But wait, it can also be so much MORE. Just like Cinderella, your already fantastic garage can turn into a crazy beautiful date to the ball. With a little extra attention, a small makeover and some...
How to Add Value to Your Home
Adding value to your home doesn’t have to mean a kitchen remodel, a bathroom upgrade or a new set of windows. You can increase your home’s value for a fraction of that cost by simply replacing your garage door. Often overlooked as a home improvement, a new garage door is one of the best investments you can make—low cost, large return. Consider the many ways a garage door adds value to your home. A...
What NOT to Keep in your Garage
We get it. Your garage seems like one of the best places to keep household odds and ends. Ripe with storage possibilities in overhead space or shadowed corners, the garage is the place for the “out of sight out of mind” items that are only needed every so often. It also seems to be the perfect place to store those somewhat pungent things that one would rather not keep in the home such as sports...
The Future of Jim's Garage Door Service
A Young Memory: Austen and the Red Trucks In Austen’s earliest memory of Jim’s Garage Door Service, he sat on the floor of his dad’s office playing with miniature versions of the company’s iconic red trucks. As he rolled a GMC Jimmy along the carpet, he overheard his dad on the phone, making one call after another, talking about inventory, broken springs, and supplier discounts. Little did he know...
Oh No! Did I Leave My Garage Door Open?
The answer? It doesn’t matter! Thanks to MyQ smart technology, you never have to spend your drive to work worrying if you left your door wide open. Now, you can lift and lower your door remotely from your phone or any other smart device with the MyQ App. That’s not all. Compatible with our Raynor and Liftmaster openers, MyQ technology has quite a few convenient and easy-to-use features that make...
The Beginning of Jim's Garage Door Service
Larry Vail, owner of Jim’s Garage Door Service, was just a young lad when he purchased two trucks from a small business owner named Jim. One was inscribed with the name Jim’s Garage Door Service on the side, a name that had a great reputation in town. Larry decided it was in his best interest to keep it the same and has since answered to the name Jim as well as Larry. From Handyman to Business...
What To Expect When You Call Jim's
Calling a technician for any home repair can be a stressful experience. Usually the call is urgent, sometimes there’s an automated system to navigate, and the unexpected costs loom overhead like a dark cloud before a downpour. Luckily, calling Jim’s Garage Door Service isn’t like that. We’re here to help you 24/7 with quality you can trust. Give us a Call: We’ll always answer the phone. You won’t...
