Garage Door News

For many homeowners, a garage door is more than just an entryway to store vehicles; it’s an integral part of your home’s identity and functionality. Upgrading or replacing your garage door can offer surprising benefits to your property, impacting everything from curb appeal to energy efficiency.

Each May, Garage Door Safety Month reminds us that your garage door is the largest moving part of your home—and one of the most overlooked sources of risk. From pinched fingers and crushed limbs to break-ins through a poorly secured door, the hazards are real. Below, we’ve blended best practices from national safety experts with local know-how from Forest Garage Doors—your brick-and-mortar, family-owned partner since 1946—to help you keep your home, family, and belongings safe.

In the Chicagoland area, some municipalities are requiring wind load certified overhead garage doors. Customers and builders are uncertain about what this means. Forest Door and other reputable overhead door distributors offer wind load certified doors and will be able to answer your questions. We address some common questions below.

A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying and Eliminating Gas Odors

If you’ve ever spent time in a garage, you can instantly recognize the stench of gasoline. Despite having the right size and decent storage space, a persistent gasoline odor can ruin the experience if you’re using your garage for purposes other than parking your car.
Even with regular maintenance, you might still face this unpleasant odor. So, why does your garage smell like gas? It’s a frustrating question, but the good news is that you can narrow down the source of the odor and take steps to eliminate it. Here’s how our client Jerry from La Grange, IL did it.