How do you make your Siouxland home look better without wiping out your budget? An annual study of home improvement projects has found the answer is no further away than your garage.

Remodeling magazine’s 2014 Cost vs. Value survey shows that homeowners who upgrade with a new garage door either mid-range or upscale replacements can expect to see some of the best return on investment (ROI) among popular home renovation projects. For example, the nationwide average cost for an installed, mid-range garage door is just $1,534, while the cost for an upscale door is $2,791. This compares to room, deck, and kitchen projects that can run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Down the road when it comes time to sell, the survey says mid-range garage door replacement will yield an average 83.7 percent return on investment (ROI), while an upscale garage door will deliver an average 82.9 percent ROI. Why so high? Take a look at your home and you’ll see. For many homes, a garage door comprises up to 40 percent of the façade and boost curb appeal. That means that when you replace an ordinary or old door with a new one, your home becomes the standout in your neighborhood.

If you want to see how Sioux City, Yankton, or the surrounding areas stack up to the rest of the U.S., visit www.costvsvalue.com for a full report.

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