To: My Owners You know what? I’m not whining or anything but I’m out here in the cold today. Yesterday and last night I’ve been locked in a battle with two of Mother Nature’s friends. It was a double whammy tag team combo of Wind and Snow. When I have to take them on one … Continued
The Arctic Vortex, I understand basically what it is but when did that phrase get coined. When I was little there were days that were cold, really cold, but I don’t recall cold weather being an instance of something. All I knew was Mom saying; “You’d better bundle up if you’re going out to play, … Continued
Eat, sleep, think about, and work on garage doors. That’s what we do here at Overhead Door of Rutland. Collectively we put in countless hours making sure the doors in our area are the best looking and best running they can possibly be. January through April could be considered a slower time in the garage … Continued
I have to admit I am from the generation that struggles to read a map. I have, by most accounts, a terrible sense of direction. It must be because I am always thinking of something else while traveling. I am “that guy” who relies almost solely on the little 4-inch screen attached to my windshield … Continued
With Cyber-Monday upon us we felt a little left out. We don’t operate an online store – not yet, that is, and wanted to let you know we can still join in the party. A quick phone call or short drive to our showroom and you could snag one of the most unique gift giving … Continued
Overhead Door Company of Rutland Vermont has recently completed the implementation of a new customer care platform. Like many service companies Overhead Door of Rutland had been using a military-like paper system to control customer interactions and notifications. As technology evolves and a larger segment of the population embraces these technological changes many companies are … Continued
Heard an ad on the radio this morning on my commute. It was about the skin on your body and how it is your largest organ and needs to be taken care of. Like many people have told me I have selective hearing so I remember hearing that but if you called and asked me … Continued
There are a few times each year, 3 actually, that we recommend homeowners (that would be you) to perform some general maintenance on their garage door(s). Right about now is one of them. Just like replacing your smoke alarm batteries during daylight savings time the start of the new school year is a good way … Continued
For the most part, I think we can all agree that some everyday courtesies have gone by the wayside. I recall years ago travelling a good distance on a family vacation in the car. My brother and sister creating all kinds of general shenanigans in the back seat with me is a vivid memory but … Continued
Short of a natural disaster or someone actually driving into your garage door when it is closed the arch enemy of your door is sports. Let me explain. It’s just natural for your driveway to be a basketball court, hockey rink, tennis court, or kickball field. We’ve even seen garage doors that have been baseball … Continued
