Garage doors, like any exterior house door, are important components of a home's overall look. Your garage can take on a variety of appearances depending on which types of garage doors you use. One particularly nice style is carriage garage doors. Custom sectional doors are also attractive. You can choose from metal, wood, or other materials. They can also be insulated for additional warmth.

The garage door frame consists of rails and stiles. Raised or recessed panels are placed in between the stiles and rails of the framework. Arched panels can add a nice look to your garage. Adding windows can also give your garage a more classic look.

Solid frame garage doors are sided with plywood and a polystyrene insulation which is then inserted into the middle layer. There are numerous variations available with regards to the construction of garage doors. The thickness of the door will vary based on design and the material you have chosen. You will find more garage door ideas in this section.

• What Type of Garage Door Should You Choose?

  January 01, 2010

  What type of garage door is appropriate for your home? There are four primary material choices to start with: steel, aluminum, wood or fiberglass. What are the pros and cons of each? Consider a few of the primary issues involved with each one: Steel: Steel is... More >>

• Your Garage Door: Repair or Replace?

  December 16, 2009

  Opening your garage door is an iffy proposition. Your garage door works, but is looking tired and outdated. Here are some tips for determining if you should repair or replace your garage door. Garage Door 101: How it Works Most garage doors open using springs... More >>

• What Should You Know About Repairing Garage Doors

  December 16, 2009

  Garage door repair may be very complicated issue, or may be fairly easy to understand and thus repairable by a homeowner. The first question to ask yourself is, what type of garage door do I have? For instance, steel doors that are not insulated are usually... More >>