Ever since the words “Google” and “YouTube” became verbs (as in “…just Google it”), it’s become pretty easy to get the answers to almost anything you might wish to accomplish on your own. The urge to do-it-yourself (DIY) has never been stronger, whether it’s that life hack project to organize the mud room, or, amazingly,…
Now that we’ve had our first dumping of snow (and at November 22nd, Manitoba’s latest recorded snowfall!), it’s the perfect time to discuss an important topic – garage door maintenance. Preparing for our province’s winter weather and freezing temperatures is just as important for the garage and garage door operating system as it is for…
We’re very proud to announce that four Overhead Door of Winnipeg technicians have been designated as Certified Commercial Rolling Door Systems Technicians by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA). The Certifications are effective as of September 1, 2016. IDEA is a non-profit organization created in 1995 to serve the general public by…
Overhead doors exist in many places, including unconventional spots that you may not think of, like in boathouses on the water. Manitobans routinely flock to cottage country as soon as the weather permits, and spend a good portion of their summer at their seasonal home away from home. A boathouse is a great addition to…
Chances are, you see the logo somewhere every day in your travels, but maybe you don’t know what it means. Or maybe you have an idea of what it means but don’t know how it applies to the company who has it displayed? The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) Program is the ultimate accreditation to verify…
Overhead Door of Winnipeg will once again be among the exhibitors at the 42nd Annual Winnipeg Home + Garden Show. The show has a new look this year and we’re very excited to be a part of all of the great new features. Everything from home improvements, gardening ideas and great deals, windows and flooring,…
As a proud Winnipeg company (for generations now), we were absolutely thrilled to be able to provide our services in the new Heavy Horse Barn at the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre at Assiniboine Park. We were not surprised that the contract came our way, however. As Winnipeg’s overhead door specialist, we sell more and different…
At Overhead Door of Winnipeg, we’re always looking for new ways to keep our customers and their property looking great and functioning properly. Recently, we’ve entered an agreement with Crelogix allowing financing for larger projects that may represent a significant challenge for our customers – those that cost more that $1500. In our experience, many…
We’re used to seeing roll shutters in commercial applications, but recently there has been a trend toward including them in residential designs. As more people are installing them, they’re finding that the properties that make them ideal for commercial applications make them good for home use, too. Security Because they’re usually made of metal, roll…
All overhead doors, even the quietest ones, make some noise. We just push the button to open or close the door and ignore the sound it makes. Sometimes, however, a noise can slowly progress beyond the normal sound of operation, becoming an indicator of a problem with the door or the opener. Many times, we…