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Guides from Dabney Garage Doors

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Turning Your Patio, Pergola, or Lanai Into Usable Space With Rolling Screens

A screened patio is livable most of the year in southeast Texas. Here's how rolling and retractable screens actually work, and what they're good for.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Choose a Residential Garage Door That Actually Suits Your House

A garage door is one of the largest visible surfaces on your house and one of the hardest-working moving parts in it. Here's how to actually choose one.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

What Hurricane Season Actually Demands From Your Gulf Coast Home's Openings

Rolling shutters, clear panels, and security screens all protect an opening, but they don't protect it the same way. Here's what each one is actually for.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Belt-Driven vs. Chain-Driven Garage Door Openers: Which One Actually Fits Your House

The two designs move a door the same way. What's different is noise, cost, and what sits above your head every time you open it.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Why Garage Door Springs Break, and Why It's Not a DIY Repair

The spring is the part doing almost all the work every time your door opens. Here's why it eventually fails, and why that repair belongs to a technician, not a Saturday afternoon.