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How a New Garage Door Can Enhance Your Home's Value

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 15 November 2016 22:29

 

If you're looking for a way to increase your home's value, the answer may lie in an unexpected place - your garage! While updating kitchens and bathrooms is a great way to make a home shine when you are listing it for sale, the reality is that no one is going to see that bathroom or appreciate that kitchen if they are turned away by the curb appeal of your property. A new garage door makes you home look great from the road, increasing its value and appeal in the eyes of potential buyers. Here's how…

1. Enhance the Appearance of the Home

Curb appeal is a huge player in determining how quickly a home sells, and for how much money. Giving your garage an upgrade with a stylish garage door can improve its overall look, making it not only more appealing, but also more up-to-date. A garage door that is unique and stylish is the type of feature that makes a potential buyer notice the home on that crucial drive-by.

2. Improve the Safety of a Home

Today's garage doors are safer than previous models. They're made from stronger materials that are hard to break, as well as have locks, keypads and other security features that make it harder for a potential thief to break in. This is important when it comes to your garage, because you are going to store valuable tools and recreational equipment inside, not to mention your vehicles. 

3. Improve the Efficiency of Your Home

Today's garage doors are better insulated than the previous generation. If your garage is heated, or if you have a poorly insulated door from your home to the garage, then a well-insulated garage door is an important part of your home's overall energy efficiency. Upgrading will improve the value of your home by making it seem more efficient in the eyes of potential buyers, and it may also help lower your energy bills while you remain in the home.

As you can see, investing in garage doors is a wise choice. By improving your home's appearance and function, a new garage door will make your home easier to sell and more attractive to buyers. So, the next time you think about which upgrades you should invest in for your home, consider a new set of garage doors. 

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Bethany Mairinger

My name is Bethany a blogger and independent freelance journalist. Working as an independent media consultant since 2009. I've contributed a lot of news articles, ideas, inventions and more on various online weblogs.

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