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What does your garage door tell your neighbor?

Nov 12, 2016

Although we are told not to judge a book by its cover, we do. Our homes are often reflections of ourselves, and how we decorate them sends a message about who we are to those around us, like our neighbors. Most people rarely pay attention to their own garage doors, often overlooking the important signals […]

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Selecting the Right Garage Door Company

Nov 07, 2016

Finding the right garage door company is critical and can be challenging. In a recent interview, owner Nick Banko provides valuable advice and tips to help you make the best decision possible, while avoiding surprises or being overcharged for garage door service and spring repair. Check it out to learn more about what to look […]

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Enter if you dare!

Oct 17, 2016

Halloween is just around the corner and when it comes to making your house look spooky, the garage is one area that’s not always fully taken advantage of! Check out a few ways to decorate your home and keep trick-or-treaters shivering with fear Add a Halloween Garage Door Cover Look for a decal or garage […]

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Is your garage a firetrap?

Oct 09, 2016

Did you know that in the US, there are on average 6,600 residential garage fires every year? According to the USFA (U.S. Fire Administration), this results in 30 deaths, 400 injuries and over $457 million in property loss per year. At Banko, we want to educate our customers on the importance of fire prevention in your […]

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Is it time to Retire Your Garage Door & Opener?

Sep 27, 2016

An old garage door can be a bit of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. The door might get stuck while opening or closing, the garage door remote may refuse to cooperate, and squeaky squeals may be a reality. Not only can an old garage door be difficult, but if its not […]

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How To Open a Garage Door Manually

Sep 13, 2016

Modern garage doors are designed for safety and convenience. But, when the power is out, or if your garage door is otherwise inoperable, convenience goes out the window. When your automatic garage door opener doesn’t work, that doesn’t mean you can’t gain access to your garage. Most all garage doors can be opened manually if […]

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How To Open a Garage Door with a Broken Spring

Sep 06, 2016

Your garage door’s springs are its most important parts. If you’ve ever wondered what makes such a heavy piece of equipment go up and down so smoothly, easily and quietly, it’s because of the power of these springs. Given the amount of heavy lifting these springs do, it shouldn’t be a surprise that they are […]

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From The Outside Looking In

Sep 01, 2016

Reimagine and reinvent your home with Clopay®’s Door Imagination System™. Banko and Clopay have teamed up to give you the door of your dreams at the click of a mouse. Banko understands the importance of picking a garage door for your home and we want to make sure it is done right. The Door Imagination […]

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Garage Upgrade Ideas to Add Value

Sep 01, 2016

When homeowners think about remodeling, it’s often the the kitchen and bathroom areas that get all the remodeling attention — but why do those spaces get to have all the fun? What about the garage? The garage is a part of the home that gets used every day, and it holds a lot of potential […]

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Case Study: 21 Commercial Garage Doors Installed in 6 Days

Aug 30, 2016

When you need commercial garage door service, you need a source of quality, durable overhead door products — garage doors you can count on to perform over the long-term. But equally as important as a quality, durable product is the speed with which your provider can install the overhead doors especially when you need to […]

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Did you know your garage door opener can help keep your home safe and secure?

Aug 29, 2016

Eliminate any worry this fall with a new garage door opener with myQ® Technology. With the LiftMaster® 8550W, the new wifi enabled opener with myQ® technology allow you to control your garage door opener right from your tablet or Smartphone. If you find yourself in situations of lost keys and resort to a hide-a–key this […]

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Friday Night Blitz

Aug 26, 2016

High school football returns and you can Bank on the best for your Friday Night Blitz football coverage starting at 11:15, sponsored by Banko Overhead Doors. Channel 8 will be coming to a school near you to get you decked out for the big game. Grab your Banko souvenirs and cheer your team to a […]

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