Cressy Door and Fireplace would like to take this opportunity and share some vital information with our Northwest neighbors. June is Garage Door Safety Month, and we want you to be informed. Many of us don\’t give our garage doors a second thought. They are, however, the largest moving appliance in our homes. This our […]

Here in the Pacific Northwest, more and more homeowners are choosing entry and garage doors with a more modern or contemporary appearance. Aluminum doors with glass beautifully fuse indoor and outdoor spaces. Best of all, aluminum won’t rust. Perfect for our coastal weather. The hallmark of contemporary doors is clean lines and classic functional details.

Are your garage doors in bad shape? Is the visual curb appeal of your home leaving something to be desired? Springtime in Seattle is a great time to consider replacing or upgrading your garage doors. Give your neighbors something to talk about all summer long. If you are in the market for new garage doors,

According to the Seattle Times, home prices in Seattle have nearly doubled over the last 5 years. The population is growing, and the demand for housing must be met. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home or your parent’s home, now might be the perfect time. If you do decide to sell or remodel

Are you looking to replace your garage door this spring? The team at Cressy Door and Fireplace has some great ideas for you. Raynor Garage Doors is known for providing quality garage doors. They also have a solid reputation for innovation and excellence. Below are some of our favorites designs by Raynor. Top Garage Door

Is your garage door dingy and dirty? Did you try to wash it and still didn’t get the result you were looking for? It might be time to repaint. If you have steel garage doors, you are in luck. Repainting steel can be easy as one, two, three. Simply, follow these five best practices and

When painting steel garage doors that have been installed sometime in the last two years, it’s important to remove the layer of factory-applied wax. Failure to do so will result in poor adhesion of the new paint. To remove the wax, lightly scuff the garage door surface with a GRAY (not green) 3M synthetic steel

Are you tired of the damp, cold Northwest weather? Us too! Thankfully spring has sprung all around us. The sun is warm and the blossoms are beautiful. It’s time to push the kids outside and begin those spring-cleaning projects. At Cressy Door and Fireplace, we’ve identified 3 terrific spring-cleaning resources to assist you. Spring Cleaning

Did you know that 7 out of every 10 homeowners rely on the garage door as their primary entrance into the home? Now that’s a fun fact for sure. But why does it matter? Let’s break it down. Opening your garage door when it’s cold outside isn’t like opening your front door whereby a rush