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DDM Adjusts to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Friday, March 20th, 2020 at 6:06 pm by Dan Musick
Picture of Coronavirus sign in the window.

Last Monday, employees in both of the DDM companies met to strategize and make changes regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

I began the meeting reading from Psalm 91, and we began with prayer. These are some selected portions of my text.

We are entering uncharted waters.…

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Some of the Best New Year’s Resolutions I’ve Heard

Friday, December 28th, 2018 at 4:32 pm by Dan Musick

To begin with, why make a New Year’s Resolution? Regardless of how trivial it might be, it can enhance your life in the upcoming year.

Learn a good trick.

Go on YouTube and look for “life hacks” and try some of them.…

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In Memory of Harold (Butch) Poling 06-27-1948 to 11-29-2018

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 at 11:57 am by Dan Musick
Picture of Harold Poling (on the right ) and Dan Musick (on the left) in front of an "Area Door Service Co." red truck.

Harold Poling was my former employer for more than 15 years as I raised my family.

Furthermore, he mentored me in the door business. He was a friend and I will miss him.

You can find more information at the Legacy Website.…

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Increase Your Home’s Value with a New Garage Door

Friday, October 19th, 2018 at 6:16 pm by Dan Musick

Home remodeling can seem exciting. It can also seem expensive, a lot of work, or not worth it at all. This all depends on one’s outlook and plans for the future. Sure, there are many people who will tell you that this project or that one will increase your home’s value.…

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Garage Door Inspections – A Fall Must-Do!

Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 5:06 pm by Dan Musick
A picture of double white garage doors.

With temperatures dropping, it won’t be long before the leaves fall, the air is crisp and cool, and you are staring winter in the face. This means you need to think about all those pesky details and maintenance protocols. These usually happen before the snow flies, especially garage door inspections.…

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Garage Door Hardware Kits

Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 5:17 pm by Dan Musick
An image of a garage door hardware kit showing parts such as hinges, rollers and fixtures.

Hardware kits are available for customers who build their own garage door sections, as well as for those who buy the sections already made. We are also starting to see iron garage doors imported from other countries. These iron doors are much heavier than the lighter steel doors.…

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Wholesale Prices for Garage Door Dealers

Friday, May 18th, 2018 at 5:07 pm by Dan Musick

We’re sorry, but due to global supply chain shortages, we are currently not selling any of our products at our former wholesale prices.

A variety of garage door parts are shown with the caption "Wholesale Prices."



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Prices on the Rise

Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 12:34 pm by Dan Musick

Due to the recent tariffs added to Chinese imports, material prices across the board are rising. This is especially true in our industry.

Costs directly increase since China exclusively makes many garage door parts such as rollers.

Four garage door rollers are shown, they include: Steel Truck Door Roller,  Steel Roller with Zinc Stem, Nylon Roller with Zinc Plated Stem, and Nylon Roller with Stainless Steel Stem.
Garage door rollers

We hope to limit the increase in our garage door parts prices to around eight percent.…

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FedEx and Walgreens Team Up

Friday, April 27th, 2018 at 5:19 pm by Dan Musick

In a recent bid to offer even more options and convenience to customers, FedEx has partnered with Walgreens to provide FedEx Ground and Express package pickup in every Walgreens nationwide. As an internet retail company, we are always quick to extend these benefits to our customers.…

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Future Employees

Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 4:36 pm by Dan Musick

This morning I heard that the unemployment rate was around four percent, which is about as low as I can ever remember it being. Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that there is a shortage of workers in the Midwest.…

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Shelves packed with every part you need to fix your doors.

Please note. Shipping times and costs have changed. Normal transit times are currently not guaranteed, even on next day and second day shipments. Shipping prices on items over eight feet have more than tripled.