Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Blog

We all know that garages are big spaces. Big enough for cars, even, if you have room to store them there. Around our parts, people use garages for a whole host of things, from sport storage to graduation parties to workshops. While a garage is perfect for all of those things, there are a few things that you should never store in your garage.

The garage door design world can't seem to get enough of hidden garage doors, and if our blog post data is any indication, neither can our readers. What is it about disguising your home's largest entry point that gets everyone so excited? Is it because it feels like a Bat Cave? Is it because it adds another element of awesome? Is it because it's possible?

There are over a hundred reasons to go to the 2016 Siouxland Home Show, one for every vendor that provides quality products, services, and advice to Siouxland area residents looking to build, remodel, or expand. That being said, here are our top five.

Pantone seeks to relieve stress and increase mindfulness for the modern consumer with its selection of not one, but two, colors for the Pantone 2016 Color of the Year. Rose Quartz and Serenity are said to "psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security" and their unique blending "demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing warm tone and a cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace." At least, that's how Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, put it.

This fall, our garage door Design Center got an upgrade, and our customers have fallen in love with how easy it is to use, customize, and share their garage door design ideas.The new DoorView Visualizer makes quick work of figuring out which styles, materials, and hardware options look best with your home's existing aesthetic and curb appeal. Try it out here and see for yourself!

As 2015 ducks out of sight, we look ahead to see what is trending in garage door styles and technology for the coming year. A lot of the advancements we are seeing for the 2016 garage door trends are building on what happened the year before; garage doors continue to be statement pieces full of windows, color, and personality, and they have more technology upgrades than ever.

Rustic Garage And Shed by Crosslake General Contractors Lands End Development - Designers & Builders Snow capped trees, wind swept drifts, "frozen fractals all around"--winter in Sioux City is a beauty in and of itself. It really is a winter wonderland, right? Right?!

We love this time of year! The nip in the air, barren trees, and yes, even that wretched, drifty snow. It's more than just the holidays; everything in Sioux City and Yankton tends to slow down as we all hibernate and spend more time inside with our families. It's nature's way of saying, "I'm taking a break. You should, too."

Traditional Exterior by Vancouver Photographers John Bentley If hanging Christmas lights around the garage door is on your holiday to do list, make sure to do it right. Decorating shouldn't be a once-a-year activity that does permanent damage to your home or your body.

Contemporary Garage And Shed by Santa Barbara General Contractors Allen Construction Winter is here, and if your household has two cars fighting for warm garage space, a garage car lift like the one shown behind this contemporary garage door may be just what you need. Both cars stay warm, your driveway stays clear, and you can claim the "Coolest Garage in the Neighborhood" prize. Not bad.