Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Blog

Every homeowner is looking for ways to save money, especially when the cost of basic needs, like groceries, gas and water, rises. Taking steps to make your home more energy efficient is one place to start. Consider your residential garage; if an attached garage isn’t energy efficient, it can negatively affect your heating and cooling bill. An attached garage takes up a lot of space and has a huge opening that lets in cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. That air can seep into your home, forcing your HVAC system to work harder to keep temperatures regulated. Making your garage more energy efficient helps maintain steady temperatures inside your home.

Garages are an integral part of your home. They offer a safe place to park your vehicle and store items essential to your home, i.e., gardening tools, vehicle maintenance supplies and outdoor play equipment. But no matter how tempting it is, not everything belongs in the garage.

Hosting a big party can be challenging when you have limited space in your home, particularly if you're throwing a football party. There never seems to be enough seats that provide the best view of the game, and the temperature rises quickly when everyone is crammed inside. A more practical option is to have the party in your garage. With ample open space and a few modifications, it can transform into the quintessential party venue.

Did you know your garage door needs to be cleaned? Most homeowners clean the inside of their garages but often neglect the door. That’s a real shame because taking the time to clean your garage door not only makes your home look great, but it gives you an opportunity to check your door for any issues.

Residential garage doors are a great investment for your home. In fact, the ROI or money recouped is 93.3%, meaning if you spend $4,041 on a new door, you’ll recoup $3,769 when it comes time to sell. But it can get confusing as to what type of garage door to buy, considering the wide range of doors available on the market. For example, the cheapest residential garage door starts at about $600 and the more expensive ones can run upwards to $4,000 depending on upgrades and material quality. Since there are so many door options, knowing which upgrades are worth the money is helpful. Here are our top 5 garage door upgrades that will pay for themselves.

Siouxland saw a lot of snow in 2023, with more than a foot total in January alone, and once everything melts away, homeowners will likely see more rust on their garage doors. While a little rust won’t affect how your residential garage door operates, it certainly can be an eyesore, especially if your garage door is fairly new or recently painted. But there are ways to mitigate the accumulation of rust on your garage door so it stays looking newer, longer.

3 Reasons You Need a Smarter Garage Door Opener This Season The holiday season means To Grandmother’s House We Go, and everywhere else for that matter. Traveling during the holidays is commonplace as most of us leave our homes to visit loved ones, take multiple trips to stores or maybe head somewhere warm. But if you’re constantly worried if you left the garage door open or need a way to let Santa in to drop off some gifts, that added stress can really put a damper on your holiday experience. Take control of your holiday stress by putting a smarter garage door opener on your holiday wish list.

How to Insulate Your Garage This Winter Anyone who lives in the Midwest knows just how important insulation is in winter. When temperatures drop below freezing, your body and home need an extra layer of protection to keep heat in and the cold out. Your garage door is no different. A garage door without insulation is like a light jacket, which doesn’t do much good when it’s below freezing outside. But add insulation and now your garage door is like a goose down parka, which can stand up to the coldest temperatures. Besides keeping the cold at bay, insulation also acts as a barrier between street noise and your garage, ideal if your garage is attached to your home.

Turn Your Garage Into a Haunted House Halloween is around the corner. Make it an event for trick or treaters by turning your garage into a haunted house. Your garage is the perfect backdrop for a haunted house or any other type of special occasion. The floor is easy to clean in the event of spills. You don’t have to worry about moving lots of furniture. And you can control the temperature by leaving the door open or closed. Once you park your vehicles elsewhere, your garage becomes a big, blank canvas for frightening fun.