Tips to Keep Your Garage and Home Warm in the Winter

If you live in a cold climate, you may be interested in learning how to keep your home and garage warm during the winter season and how to save money on heating costs at the same time. In this article, we will discuss four winter garage tips to help you keep your garage and house warm in the winter.

1. Insulate Your Home

If you have any hope of keeping any room in your home or garage warm during the winter, you have to make sure that your garage and house adequately insulated. However, keep in mind that insulation can break down over time, so if you have an older home or garage, you may want to have a professional take a look at your insulation to make sure it’s in good shape. Windows fall into the same category as insulation. It’s important to make sure that they are up to the task of keeping your rooms and garage warm.

2. Weatherstripping and Caulking

Some of the best winter garage tips that we recommend are weatherstripping and caulking your garage. Weatherstripping all of your exterior doors, including your garage door, can play a significant role in keeping your home and garage warm this winter. Weatherstripping stops as much air as possible from getting in or out when you close the door. As time passes, weatherstripping can become less effective and may need replacement.

Many garages with cold drafts can benefit from caulking. If you notice cracks or leaks in your garage, you may want to apply caulk over them. Caulking helps seal air leaks and stops cold air from entering.

3. Insulate Your Garage Door

The garage door itself should also be insulated. If you do not have the right garage door insulation, it will be impossible to keep your garage adequately heated in the winter.

4.  Install a Heater

The last one is pretty obvious, install a heater in both your home and garage. However, if your home is not insulated correctly, the heat will seep right out through the walls, ceiling, and floor. When installing a heater, a professional can advise which heater will better suit your needs and budget.  

If you are in need of garage door repair or replacement in Oshkosh, WI, or would like to learn more about winter garage tips, call the leading commercial and residential garage door company in Oshkosh, Modern Overhead Door.