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Fun Ways to Decorate Your Garage and Garage Door for Halloween

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Your garage door is the grand entrance of your home and typically takes up around 30-40% of your home’s exterior façade. In the spirit of spooky season, why not use your garage door as a ghoulish statement? This guide will walk you through fun ways to decorate your garage and garage door for Halloween, whether you're into DIY projects or looking to explore unique themes. Get ready to amaze your neighbors and trick-or-treaters with these fantastic Halloween garage door decorations. Let's get started!

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From Smart Choices to Smart Openers: Top Tips from Clopay for Choosing Your Perfect Garage Door Opener

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You should feel confident and secure with your garage door opener. Afterall, it is the ultimate entry of your home. Enhancing the security and convenience of your home starts with selecting the right garage door opener. In this blog, we will delve into the various types of garage door openers and share valuable insights from Clopay, a trusted name in the industry.

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Find the Perfect Match feat. CHI Overhead Doors Size Chart

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If you’re in the market for a new garage door, understanding the right size for your garage is crucial. That’s where the CHI Overhead Doors Garage Door Size Chart comes in handy. By finding the perfect fit, you can ensure optimal functionality, security, and aesthetics for your home.

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The Dark Side of Curb Appeal: Finding the Right Garage Door with Clopay

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Are you looking for the perfect garage door to complement your home’s dark exteriors? South Dakota Overhead Doors is here along with some tips from Clopay to help guide you to your dream garage door. There are several important factors to consider when considering which garage door would make the perfect fit for your home’s dark exteriors. These factors include color, texture, lighting, accents, and additional features such as window panels. Let’s dive into these factors, providing you some inspiration while garage door hunting.

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Repair vs. Replacement: How to Tell When Your Garage Door is on its Final Track

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When it comes to your garage door, knowing whether to repair or replace it can be a tough decision. Not only is a malfunctioning garage door an inconvenience, but it can also compromise the security of your home. This article will take a deep dive into exploring the signs that indicate whether your garage door may be nearing the end, or if a replacement is the best option for your garage.

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How to Keep Your Garage Cool in the Summer feat. Tips from Clopay

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In South Dakota, summers can bring scorching temperatures, making it essential to find ways to beat the heat and keep our living spaces comfortable. One area that often becomes uncomfortably warm during these months is the garage. Whether it's used for parking vehicles, as a workshop, or for additional storage, maintaining a cooler environment in the garage can make a significant difference in overall comfort. In summer, extreme heat can adversely affect your car's battery and other items such as tools, equipment, and paint. Conversely, during winter, a cold garage can impair your vehicle's performance, freeze liquids, harm tools, and create uncomfortable working conditions.  In this blog, we'll provide you with some practical tips and tricks on how to keep your garage cool during the hot summer days.

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Go Green with Your Garage Door

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In the spirit of Earth Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our environmental footprint and consider ways to make our homes eco-friendlier. Most people may overlook their garage doors as an important factor in promoting eco-friendly practices. Yet by following sustainable measures such as insulating your doors, implementing regular maintenance checkups, and investing in energy-efficient materials, you not only lower your carbon footprint but also save on utility bills. Explore with us today to learn more about some of the top eco-friendly practices that will help our planet and your wallet in the long run!

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Expert Tips for Spring Cleaning with CHI Doors

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Spring into action and transform your garage and exterior with tips from yours truly and CHI doors. If your garage is still filled with scattered Christmas décor and winter removal equipment, that is OK. Knowing where we live, it doesn’t hurt to keep those supplies handy as a surprise blizzard could grace our doors at any given moment. However, it does not hurt to utilize those warmer spring days to get a head start on revamping your garage and home for the summer season.  

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Common Winter Garage Door Malfunctions and How to Fix Them feat. Clopay

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Winter has arrived, and our garage doors often bear the brunt of harsh weather conditions. Cold temperatures, moisture, and ice can lead to various malfunctions, causing inconvenience and potential safety hazards. Fortunately, many common winter garage door issues can be easily addressed with some troubleshooting and maintenance. South Dakota Overhead Doors, along with some helpful tips from Clopay Doors, explores some of these common malfunctions and provides practical tips on how to fix them.

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Transforming Spaces: South Dakota Overhead Doors' Top Picks for Alternative Garage Uses

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Garages may seem to be one of the least cared-for spaces in a house. You may be taking for granted the untapped potential your one to three-car garage can offer you. With most two-car garages averaging between the sizes of 400 and 720 square feet, that is the size of a typical small apartment. It’s time to think outside the parking space, and as the winter season descends upon us, it is important to remember that your garage can become more than just a space for parking your car. South Dakota Overhead Doors is here to offer you our top picks for alternative garage uses.

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Lustra™ Unleashed: The Trendsetting Matte Palette for Your Garage Doors

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While on the quest for the ideal garage door, customers often ask us – “do you have any colors that have less shine?” With the rising popularity of black garage doors, the demand for a matte finish has also surged. Now, we can answer that question with a “YES!” thanks to Clopay and their new Lustra™ finish collection.

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Clopay's Doors Featured on HGTV's Barbie Dreamhouse

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We are tickled PINK that Clopay’s Canyon Ridge Louver garage doors were featured on HGTV’s Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge! The four-part series kicked off days before the Barbie movie hit theaters in July. Eight teams competed and transformed their pallid Southern California homes into vibrant life-sized Barbie Dreamhouses.

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Garage Door Replacements Offer Customers a Bigger Bang for Their Buck

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For the first time, garage door projects exceed over 100% in return on investment (ROI) for homeowners. A 2023 study released by Door & Access Newsmagazine reported that the average $4,302 cost of a garage door replacement delivered an estimated resale value of $4,418 equating to an impressive 102.7% ROI.

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Why You Should Hire a Professional Garage Door Installer

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Your garage door is an essential part of your home's security, convenience, and aesthetic appeal. When it comes time to install a new garage door or replace an old one, you might be tempted to attempt a DIY installation to save money. However, there are several reasons why you should hire a professional garage door installer instead, such as South Dakota Overhead Doors.

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Clopay Avante Sleek Garage Door: Spruce Up Your Home

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Your garage door is one of the most prominent features of your home's exterior, and it can greatly impact your home's curb appeal and value. If you're looking for a garage door that combines functionality, durability, and sleek design, then the Clopay Avante® Sleek garage door is an excellent option to consider. And, for the best installation experience, you can count on South Dakota Overhead Doors.

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Modern Steel™ Garage Doors: The Perfect Addition to Your Home

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Your garage door is a significant part of your home's exterior and plays a crucial role in your curb appeal. Modern Steel™ garage doors offer a wide variety of options to suit your taste and your home's appearance. Whether you have a mid-century modern home, contemporary, or somewhere in between, these beautiful and durable steel-panel garage doors will add charm to your home's exterior. In this blog post, we'll explore the construction and design options available, so you can make an informed decision when selecting your new garage door.

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What You Need To Know About WD-40 and Your Garage Door

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WD-40 is a popular multi-use spray used for a variety of tasks inside and out of the home, but is not recommended for use on garage doors. In this blog post, we'll look at what WD-40 is made from and why it can be detrimental to the operation of your door. Read on to learn more about how to keep your garage door functioning safely.

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VertiStack Clear Compact Sectional Door: The Ideal Solution for Businesses of All Sizes

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Businesses of all sizes are always looking for ways to maximize efficiency, productivity and saving costs. The VertiStack Clear Compact Sectional Door is the perfect solution for businesses looking to make the most out of their workspace. With a sleek design and fast installation, it's the perfect addition to any business workspace such as restaurants, retail, educational facilities, and office buildings.

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Get with the Q

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Ready or not, myQ Technology has reimagined ways to improve your life. Using your smartphone, you can now easily and seamlessly manage, control, and grant access to your home. All you need is a garage door with a compatible Liftmaster opener and an internet signal that reaches your garage. Take a look at some of the amazing features below when you download the myQ app on your smartphone or tablet.

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Garage Door Trends and Style Guide

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Garage doors are an important role in the exterior of your home. They are the largest moving door on your home and can add unique curb appeal. Having a trendy style is crucial when it comes to making your home external aesthetics stand out. As we launch into the New Year of 2023, let’s take a look at the latest garage door trends and styles of 2022.

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Reasons to invest in your garage door

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New garage doors are a big investment that can be difficult to justify, particularly when there are countless home fixes on your agenda. Deciding to take the leap to purchase a new garage door can help to reduce energy costs, provide you with a safe and secure place to store your vehicles, and can give your home a stylish updated curb appeal which translates to a return on investment in the future.

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Exterior Updates

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As cold weather slowly approaches, you may be planning some exterior updates for the following year. This is the time to picture, plan, and save! Fall and winter months are the time to focus on the interior of your home. Once spring and summer roll back around, your interior will be astounding and now, you need an exterior to match! There are plenty of reasons to make exterior updates to your home including, aesthetic, safety, energy efficiency, and of course, to add value. The garage door experts at South Dakota Overhead Doors are here to tell you a few ways to make a big impact on the look of your home!

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Common Problems When Cold Weather Hits

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Garages are the ultimate convenience come winter time. While people who park their car outside are dealing with dead batteries and scraping ice off of their windshields, your car is parked in a cozy garage, oblivious to the freezing conditions outside. When the sidewalks are slick, you don’t have to worry about slipping on the ice while you’re carrying a grocery bag full of eggs. Plus, it’s just so much nicer to get into a car that isn’t freezing cold every morning on your way to work!

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Evolution of the Garage Door

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Garage doors have come a long way from where they were over 100 years ago. Today, overhead doors are as sophisticated as ever, with key features that keep your garage warm and safe. Join us as we walk you through the history of the garage door; past, present, and future.


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What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Your New Garage Door!

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Congratulations! The time has come to pull the pin on getting your home a brand-new garage door! But where do you even start? Are you googling garage door repairs near me? Or are you walking aimlessly down the hardware store? The process may feel overwhelming at first but, with the help of the garage door experts here at South Dakota Overhead Doors your stress will be quickly eased by providing you all the details on what to expect when you’re expecting…a new garage door!

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Keeping the Black Hills and Surrounding Area on Track for over 25 Years!

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3280 W Chicago St,
Rapid City, SD 57702
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