Are you thinking about doing an exterior house renovation but think it’s too expensive? Start with the garage first and do a door makeover. You can change the look of your existing garage door for minimal cost.
Garage doors that are visible from the street are the most prominent feature of the entire house. Make a significant improvement to the look of the house by featuring the garage door. You can this for a fraction of the cost of a whole house renovation.
Maybe you’re happy with the condition and the operation of your garage door, but just want something different looking. Maybe you have just renovated the exterior of your home but the garage door detracts from the update. Either way, you can make a big difference without actually replacing your garage door. A dramatic and inexpensive way to change the look is to paint or stain your door. Another way to improve the look of your door is by accessorizing it. There are many styles of simulated hinge and handle kits, both in magnetic and bolt-on styles. Want the look of windows but not the expense? You can purchase a simulated magnetic window kit. These are very simple DIY projects that can make you fall in love with your garage door.
What if you want windows but your current door does not have them? Do you want the benefit of some natural light inside your garage? A garage door service company can show you several styles of windows and replace one of the panels in your door to satisfy your needs. One panel costs a fraction of a whole door replacement.
One last option to avoid replacing your door and still get an amazing looking one, is with a magnetic veneer finish. You can turn your plain, cookie-cutter door into a woodgrain carriage house door. It takes less than an hour! By doing your research and planning your garage door makeover, you can save thousands, have the best looking door on the block and be the envy of your neighborhood. Speaking of neighborhoods, if yours has an HOA with strict covenants, make sure that you have approval before doing any work.
Like these ideas, but don’t want to do it yourself? Contact me and I can make the door changes and still save you money over a door replacement.
