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Yearly Garage Door Maintenance

 

The garage door may be a complex mechanical unit, but annual maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated. Yearly garage door maintenance is not only important for keeping your garage door in good shape, but also for keeping you and your belongings safe. Read more

Companies that Started in Garages

 

These Garage Startups are now among the World’s Most Valuable Brands

 

It is no secret that a garage makes a great workspace. Some use this space to work on their car or build household items, while others start multi-billion dollar corporations. Read more

Tips for Testing Colors for Painting Projects

 

Household painting projects do not need to be difficult. You may be a seasoned painter indoors, but there are additional factors to consider when painting outdoors. Keep these tips for testing colors for paint projects in mind when painting your garage door. Read more

Most Useful Accessories for Garage Door Openers

 

 

Let’s start with the most obvious of garage door opener accessories; the remote control opener. Today, remote control openers come in several shapes and sizes starting with the standard two-button opener, which most keep securely hidden in their car for arrival and departure. If you do not want to keep your remote accessible in the car, a mini remote, possibly even a keychain remote could be a useful fit. Read more

Why Choose OHD?

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Overhead Door Company has been installing garage doors for 96 years. For over 40 years, Overhead Door Company of Garden City has served southwest Kansas. Overhead Door is one of the most well-known names and brands within the garage door community. We stand proudly behind our red ribbon.

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Garage Doors are the #1 Upscale Project for Homeowners

Have you been thinking of ways to remodel or upgrade the look of your home without throwing your money away? The new 2017 Cost vs. Value Report indicated that upgrading your garage door might be exactly what you should do. An upscale garage door replacement retained its lead in the top spot in the rankings of 10 upscale remodeling projects studied.*

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Make your Garage Safe for Whole Family

We know that safety is incredibly important to you and your family members. A garage door is the largest and heaviest moving part of the home, so it’s important to understand how to properly operate and maintain your garage door. Like any other mechanical part, there is potential to have a dangerous situation occur under certain circumstances. Allow us to help you avoid that.

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Essential Components for a Quiet Garage Door

Is your garage making noises? Is it louder than it used to be? Can your neighbors hear you coming home and opening the garage door to get inside? These are all indications that something could be wrong with your garage door, opener, or garage door parts. A loud garage door can indicate a problem. You can achieve a quiet garage door, we promise. Here are a few essential components for a quiet garage door.

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Ways to Upgrade Your Garage in 2017

The garage door is an essential part of the home. It’s one of those things that we take for granted inside and out. Can you imagine not having a garage?

 

If you currently have a garage, take a moment to think about life without it. This might mean getting into a freezing cold or scorching hot car. How about all of the items you store in that space? Where would you put the lawn mower, bicycle and recycle bin? Now think about your garage and how big of a presence it has on your home. It’s one of the first things people see when they pull up to your house. Does it add curb appeal or make people cringe?

 

Just like many things in life, we might take a garage for granted. Think about living in an apartment when having a garage is a luxury. Now you have a home and a garage that needs to be appreciated – and maybe upgraded.

 

In 2017, take the time to upgrade your garage space. It’s such an important part of the home that you can really make it amazing. Here are a few ways that you can upgrade your garage:

 

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Winter Weather Garage Reminders

 

There are many things to keep in mind when it comes to the winter weather and your garage. The garage door is the largest entry into your home, so it’s important to keep it and its functionality at the forefront of your mind. As you think about winter weather and your garage, keep these quick tips in mind.  

Some of these easy guidelines will serve as reminders and some might surprise you. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. We are always happy to help!

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