Garages & Driveways

You want to feel great about your garage and driveway. After all, they’re not only places to store your vehicles but also spaces to enjoy hobbies and relaxation. From fixing cracks to repairing finicky garage doors, it’s essential to know how to maintain these areas so they last for years to come. Our expert articles will help you learn the best way to care for your garage and driveway—and who to call if you need a helping hand.

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house with blue garage door
Veronica Sparks
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Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
Want to ensure your home is secure for storm season? We discuss hurricane garage door costs and which factors influence the price tag.
A boy shoots a basketball in front of home’s garage
Mitchell Grant
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Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
A garage door repair costs less than you might think, considering you can sometimes repair individual panels. However you can’t do many fixes yourself—learn why you need a pro.
Modern garage door
Deane Biermeier
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Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
The cost of garage door spring replacement depends on the type of spring and garage door you have. Find out what other factors can quickly drive up the price.
Light cottage with garage at frosty and sunny winter
Tyler Lacoma
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Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
Is your garage door frozen shut and preventing access? Use this simple how-to guide to fix the problem and take back your covered parking space.
A beautiful house with a garage and a driveway
Xiao Faria daCunha
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
Does your garage door go up but not down? You might have sensor issues, a broken spring or cable, a malfunctioning opener, or issues with the tracks.
Garage with snow and sleds in front
Melissa Graham
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Aug 9, 2024
Aug 9, 2024
Winterizing your garage door can help you throughout the year, not only in the winter. Using this guide, you’ll learn how adding items such as insulation and even table salt can help prevent your garage door from freezing.
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A beautiful house with a garage and a driveway
Xiao Faria daCunha  •  Jan 31, 2025
Why Does My Garage Door Go Up But Not Down?
Does your garage door go up but not down? You might have sensor issues, a broken spring or cable, a malfunctioning opener, or issues with the tracks.
Family walking on driveway
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Crushed Concrete Driveway Cost [2025 Data]
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Modern house with concrete patio and outdoor furniture
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A metal carport on a modern house
Scott Dylan Westerlund  •  Jan 31, 2025
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A patio with a dining table in a house’s backyard
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Stamped Concrete Overlay: Everything You Should Know
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a concrete driveway outside a garage and home during sunset
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garage with concrete driveway
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Gravel vs. Concrete Driveway: Which Is Right for You?
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Siblings balancing on wooden planks placed on a concrete slab
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Can You Pour New Concrete Over Existing Concrete?
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Front of house and garage with concrete driveway
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How to Hire a Concrete Driveway Contractor
Before hiring a concrete driveway contractor, you should know what you’re looking for. Here’s what you need to know on how to hire a driveway contractor.
Exterior view of a house with concrete steps
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2025 Concrete Steps Cost: Poured and Precast
Installing new concrete steps can enhance your home’s curb appeal. Learn all the factors that can affect your concrete steps cost.
beige home with concrete driveway
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Pervious Concrete: What It Is and Best Uses
Pervious concrete can solve drainage issues and provide environmental benefits. Learn more about pervious concrete to decide if it’s right for your home.
A beautiful house with an asphalt driveway
Dan Simms  •  Jan 30, 2025
Can You Pour Concrete Over Asphalt?
Concrete driveways last longer than asphalt ones and often look nicer, but can you pour concrete over asphalt? You can, and here’s how.