The ‘No Refusal’ initiative began on Feb. 17 and will continue through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. It will run from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. every day. A ‘No Refusal’ weekend means that a person’s blood can be drawn if they refuse a breathalyzer and reasonable cause is found.

This initiative was created in order to be put into place on weekends that have a high number of drunk drivers. This usually includes holiday weekends and the Super Bowl because more parties are thrown. Last year, a total of 24 percent of all fatal traffic crashes involved alcohol.

For more information on Mardi Gras news, visit the Statesman online today. The Austin garage door professionals are wishing you and your family a safe Mardi Gras.

The Remodeling Market Index began to look at projects that recoup the best when it is time to resale. A few projects that top the list include: An attic bedroom, replacing the entry door, kitchen upgrades and replacing the garage door.

A garage door replacement costs nearly $1,512 and the recouped resale was over 71.9 percent. Officials have stated that some of the best projects are exterior replacement remodeling because the returns that are offered tend to be the highest.

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For example, replacing the door or panel is a job that requires professionals, but what some do not realize is that a screeching garage door is usually the hardware or old door screws that are rusty.

If you can check these minor issues before calling for repair, you will be able to save a lot of money. Also, if your garage door does not close all the way, it may be that the sensor is not placed in the correct area. To correct this issue, place the sensors a little lower than they currently are and this may help clear any other objects out of the way.

If you have tried to correct minor issues yourself and still need a professional company, contact the Austin residential garage door specialists of Cowart Door Systems by calling 512-459-3467 today.

In the nationwide report, it was found that a garage door replacement was ranked second when it comes to cost versus return.  Replacing the garage door has an 83 percent return rate for midrange remodeling projects when it comes to the national average.

For a more detailed look at the report visit Remodeling Magazine today.

If you or your loved one has been interested in replacing your garage door not only for aesthetic purposes, but also to gain return on an investment, contact the Austin residential garage door professionals of Cowart Door Systems by calling 512-459-3467 today.

The propane tanks on the 70-foot boat exploded and the boat was sent drifting down the lake. There were no injuries, but the damage is estimated to be at nearly $1 million.

Officials with the fire department stated that several people were seen fleeing the boat after the fire broke out. The large explosion also damage two nearby boats that were stationed at the marina. Firefighters had to enter the lake and in order to pull the boat to the shore.

The Austin garage door specialists of Cowart Door like to keep residents informed on news and events in the community and are also very happy that there were no injuries in this story. For more information, visit the Statesman website today.

Another feature that garage doors offer are that they limit what neighbors can see and give you a way to hide storage and vehicles from street view. Garage doors also offer an easy way for residents of the home to enter and can help protect assets in the home that you do not want to leave unattended.

If you or a loved one is in the market for a new garage door, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Austin residential garage door specialists of Cowart Door Systems by calling 512-459-3467 today.

This plan is one of the broadest bans that has been introduced throughout the country and it has a goal to ban most plastic and paper bags in the city by 2016. While waiting for a total ban, in 2013, retailers can begin to charge 25 cents for plastic bags.

The next three year period will be a way to transition to a full ban, according to a draft. Since 2007, more than two dozen U.S. cities have put some type of bag ban into affect.

In Austin’s proposed idea, only a few places will be exempt from the ban. These include: restaurant carry out bags, wine and beer bags, bags that hold meat and fish, and bags for bulk food. Retailers will have to offer reusable bags that are made of a durable fabric.

The Austin garage door specialists of Cowart Door Systems are happy to keep Austin residents informed on changes that affect the area. For more information, visit the Austin American-Statesman online today.

By insulating your garage you can keep a lot of heat inside and in turn save money on your electric bill. That is why it is important to weather strip the garage door and the perimeter of the door into your home.

When the garage is not heated, you must first apply some type of foam insulation after strapping the inside of the building. Finish by adding ply wall paneling over the insulation. Details on this may vary for each type of garage door.

For questions on how to weather strip your garage or if you are interested in getting a new garage door, contact the Austin garage door professionals of Cowart Door Systems by calling 512-459-3467 today.

Austin Energy began to light the large tree in 1967 and it contains more than 3,000 blue, red, green and yellow bulbs. The tree was originally put up in order to give something to the community that would help them celebrate the holiday season. The lighting of the tree is open to the public and a Christmas festival will be held in the days following.

For more information on this event and other local events in Austin, visit the KVUE website today.

The station is one of the oldest in the area and it can get really hot inside, especially during the summer months. This is why the firefighters usually keep the door open so that a breeze can run through the station.

The door currently must  be closed manually when they leave for an call and this causes a minor hold in the response time. The Highland Park Neighborhood Council has recently voted to give a grant to the station to have a new automatic garage door opener built.

If you or your business is in need of a new garage door or garage door opener, you need an experienced company to get the job done right. Contact the Austin commercial garage door specialist by calling 512-459-3467 today and discussing your options.