The #1 project with a high ROI this year? A garage door conversion. This may not sound as sexy as installing a skylight in the living room, but there’s a 97.5% return on investment for garage conversions, according to HomeAdvisor.com. It reports that homeowners have had to be more financially pragmatic about home renovations, due to the softening housing market.A garage door conversion is a sound investment because it fulfills the one-two punch of improving “both a home’s beauty and functionality,” according to the report. From a functionality perspective, an old garage door can leave your home more vulnerable to flooding and raise safety concerns. But on the aesthetics front, a new garage door can also elevate your exterior—which is crucial if you decide to put your house on the market (hello, curb appeal). Inspired to upgrade your garage door? Try one of these materials (or styles).
