Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Blog

When Hollie Mallet installed a security camera in her garage, she had hoped to thwart the efforts of would-be thieves. It proved no match for what was stolen day-after-day right from under her nose, and the nose of her dog, Dutchess.

We all know the function of garage doors is important. And, for most homeowners, so is its form. Choosing the right style of garage door for your home is just as important as knowing what materials to choose, what size is appropriate, and what accessories can improve its function and your peace of mind.

Photo by Scott Allen Architecture If you've been reading our blog for a bit, you know we're pretty proud of the fact that our company was the inventor of the upward-lifting garage door. We know garage doors better than anyone, from their design, their materials, their working parts, and what it takes to make them last as long as possible.

Want the look of swing-open garage doors with the convenience of traditional paneled operation? Meet the Overhead Door Signature Carriage Collection. These gorgeous solid wood doors reflect the handmade artistry you'd expect of expert Amish craftsman with the variety and style you're looking for in your home.

Photo by Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors Garage doors can take up to 30% of a home's exterior, and with so many styles, materials, and accessories to choose from, you may find it can take almost 60% of your time trying to find the right one. It's overwhelming. That's why Overhead Door created its Design Center, so customers can easily weed out the designs they don't love in order to find the ones they do.

Designed for commercial applications, interior and exterior fabric doors are extremely versatile products built for environments where they are in constant use. The Overhead Door RapidFlex line fully opens in less than 4 seconds, minimizing downtime while also keeping controlled environments separate. RapidFlex doors are perfectly suited for use in manufacturing and distribution centers, particularly those that specialize in food, beverage, and cold storage.

We at Overhead Door of Sioux City and Yankton take pride in providing our clients with garage doors they love coming home to. And when your garage IS your home, all the better.

Photo by Doug Abbott - Discover traditional garage design ideas (Your garage could look this clean, too, if you had a garage sale) The weather is warming up, and that can only mean one thing: GARAGE SALES. We at Overhead Door of Sioux City and Yankton are huge fans of garage sales for three reasons: They allow people closer proximity to our amazing garage doors. They allow homeowners to free up space in their garages, allowing them to park behind, instead of in front of, some amazing garage doors. We're a fan of anything with the words "Garage" and "Sale"

If you would ask Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary how her garden grows in 2016, she'd most likely reply, "In containers!" Container gardens are popping up everywhere, even with houses on vast yards, because of their ease, accessibility, and protection from critters. If you have pots standing sentry on either side of your new garage door, put them to work this growing season by adding herbs and vegetables in with your flowers and vines. After all, nothing says "welcome home" like a beautiful garage door and a vine-ripened tomato.