Exterior Garage Door

How is your exterior garage door looking? Does it need sprucing up?

NEWSLETTERSHOME IMPROVEMENT

Kenneth Bargers

4/1/20251 min read

Exterior Garage Door

Welcome April! One of the sure signs of spring is the last days of cold spells are gone here in Middle Tennessee and seeing our neighbors working on the exterior of their homes and yards and becoming motivated for weekend DIY warrior projects.

How is your exterior garage door looking? Does it need sprucing up? Whether it is as simple as a good pressure wash or adding a pop of personality to the home – a little maintenance can go a long way to enhancing your property’s curb appeal.

  • A thorough pressure wash is always a good starting point

  • Repair/replace any damaged framing, door jamb, rotted wood

  • Paint any weathered framing or even consider painting/stain the bay door

  • Repair/paint/replace exterior garage door lighting

  • Add a flagpole bracket/holder over the bay door for special occasions such as our Nation’s celebration, football or favorite sport game day

  • Add flowering hanging pots to each side of the bay door

  • Add plant urns to each side of the bay door

  • Consider adding to the fixed structure such as a pergola or extended overhead moldings

VIDEO Here is an appealing image gallery of exterior garage door designs and varying materials. Always evaluate any structure enhancements to marry the style of the home and neighborhood.

VIDEO Are you a DIY weekend warrior? Here is a good example of adding a simple pergola over the bay door. Be a good neighbor and check your neighborhood's Bylaws, CC&R's to determine allowables. Garage Pergolas also come in kits for your professionals to use. Here is a good resource for research purposes – https://heartlandpergolas.com