When you picture the front of a modern home, what’s the first thing you see? If you drive down the street of a recent housing development or almost any development built in the last five decades, the answer is simple: the garage. Unlike older homes, where garages were often tucked away in the back or to the side, today’s houses put the garage front and center.
Even modest homes today will often feature attached three-car garages, making them one of the most dominant architectural elements in any home’s exterior. With that in mind, your garage door isn’t just a functional part of your home; it’s a major contributor to its curb appeal and value.
Yet despite its prominence, the garage is often overlooked when homeowners think about summer home improvement projects. People will focus on landscaping, painting the front door, or upgrading exterior lighting, while the garage door (sometimes covering nearly half the façade) may be faded, outdated, or just plain unattractive. GarageSkins has a suggestion: stop ignoring it!
If you’re looking for a high-impact upgrade that enhances aesthetics and function, your garage is the perfect place to start.
Your Garage’s Influence on Your Home’s Value and Curb Appeal
Real estate studies consistently rank garage door upgrades among the highest return-on-investment (ROI) home improvements. A recent study indicated that, of all the home improvements you can make, garage door upgrades provide the highest ROI, often paying for themselves and, in many cases, garnering homeowners a profit from their investment. That means if you invest in improving your garage’s appearance, you’re not just making your home more attractive; you’re adding real, tangible value to your home.
Beyond resale considerations, your garage door can play a starring role in setting the overall tone of your home. A stylish, attractive, and well-maintained garage door gives the impression of a well-cared-for property, while a deteriorating door can make an entire house look outdated, run-down, and, well, “blah.” Even if you don’t consciously pay attention to garage doors all that much, the fact is, it registers with you and with everyone who looks at your house.
But what are your options?
The Problem: Replacing a Garage Door is Expensive
While the benefits of getting a new and more stylish garage door are clear, a complete replacement can be a costly investment. High-quality wood or carriage-style garage doors can cost many thousands of dollars, and professional installation adds to the expense. That’s where an innovative solution like GarageSkins changes the entire proposition.
GarageSkins: A Smart, Cost-Effective Solution
GarageSkins offers a revolutionary way to upgrade your garage without getting an expensive replacement. Our patented panelized system attaches directly to your existing metal garage door, instantly transforming its appearance with real wood at a fraction of the cost of buying a custom wood garage door.
What makes GarageSkins unique?
GarageSkins has created a new concept to completely change the look of your existing garage doors. GarageSkins are custom-fitted panels that attach to your garage doors using powerful rare-earth magnets. GarageSkins feature:
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Real Wood Veneers: Unlike plastic or faux-wood alternatives, GarageSkins products use real wood veneers to create an authentic, high-end look.
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DIY-Friendly Installation: The magnetic panel system allows homeowners to install our panels in just a few hours, with no special tools or expertise required.
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Affordable Upgrade: Our panels will give your garage the look of a solid wood garage door at about one-sixth the cost. It is a budget-friendly way to quickly transform and upgrade the look of your home’s exterior.
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Versatile Compatibility: Most homes built in the last 30 years come with metal garage doors, so our panels will work for almost any home. We custom-build each set of panels based on your garage doors’ specific measurements.
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Upgrade
Summer is a great time to take on an exterior home improvement project, and it is hard to beat a garage door makeover for a home change that causes maximum visual impact. Upgrading the look and appeal of your garage doors will catch the eyes of everyone who passes. Most of all, it will give you a tremendous lift of pride every time you drive up to your home. Plus, if you’re considering selling your home soon, upgrading your garage door now can boost your home’s marketability and increase its value.
Your garage is one of the most visible aspects of your home’s exterior. Don’t treat it like an afterthought; upgrading your garage is one of the smartest home improvement decisions you can make. With GarageSkins, you can finally get that real-wood garage door look you admire without an exorbitant cost or excessive hassle. Contact GarageSkins today to explore styles and be on your way to a whole new look for your home.
