Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Blog

Frigid and blustery weather may seem to be months away but in reality, it could happen at any time. Perfect fall weather typically only seems to last a handful of weeks in the Midwest and is often disturbed by extremely hot temperatures one day and snow and rain the next. Most of us have a list we diligently check off to prepare our homes for winter, like winterizing sprinklers and lawn equipment, moving temperature-sensitive solvents indoors and adding insulation around windows and doors. But your garage door also needs some attention when temperatures drop. Follow our tips below to mitigate and prevent damage from cold weather.

Maximizing Garage Storage Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant, and her tidying methods are influencing how we clean and organize our kitchens, closets and basements – so naturally, the garage is next on the list. While some of what we store in the garage may not spark joy (unless we’re talking about the spark of jumper cables), it’s still important to keep them organized and in their proper place for when you need them. Here are some tips to maximize your garage space.

Look a new home in Sioux City and Yankton and most likely, there is a garage door keypad installed. Even homeowners with older garages have upgraded to a keypad. The small, increasingly wireless devices are typically mounted to a home's exterior, near the garage, and allow the user full operation of the garage door without the need for a separate handheld garage remote.

Having tons of clutter stored in your garage can really be embarrassing, especially if you don’t even have enough room to park inside! Garage sales are the perfect opportunity to rid your home and yard of things you don’t use and make a little cash on the side.

You clean your windows, siding and gutters but did you know you can clean your garage door too? Cleaning your residential garage door isn't hard or complicated. It is an important part of garage door maintenance that just takes time, elbow grease, and a few willing volunteers.

Ok, so you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to organize your garage. Now is the time to act on it!

Storage. It seems like you never have quite enough of it. That’s why many people turn to their garages when they are in need of extra space. The garage shouldn’t be the go-to storage space for all items, however; some things can spoil or even explode in a typical garage environment. To avert minor (or major) disasters, avoid placing the following five items in your garage during the hot summer months.