NEW GARAGE DOORS QUICKLY BOOST CURB APPEAL WHILE PROVIDING TOP RETURNS AMONG HOME IMPROVEMENTS Remodeling Magazine’s 2018 Cost Vs. Value Report shows new garage doors offer highest return on investment among home improvements SAN ANTONIO – There’s one home improvement that offers a great return on investment while instantly boosting curb appeal: a new garage door. New garage doors have the highest return on investment of any home improvement project in the nation, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2018 Cost Vs. Value Report, which shows new garage doors recoup an average 98.3 of their cost upon resale, up 18.6 percent over last year. Among upscale home improvements, garage door replacements cost an average of $3,470, recouping $3,411 of the cost upon resale. Each year Remodeling Magazine compares average costs for popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 100 U.S. markets. More information is available at www.costvsvalue.com. In addition, few upgrades have the immediate visual impact of a new garage door. With a variety of styles and looks available, there’s a door for every exterior. Homeowners can take advantage of numerous advances in materials such as insulated garage doors that offer savings on energy costs and keep garages more comfortable. Other new features include smartphone technology that al-
lows homeowners to control their garage doors and even home lights with the tap of a finger. “A new garage door offers one of the strongest returns on investment of any home improvement, in addition to being one of the fastest and easiest upgrades to make,” said Randy Oliver, president of Hollywood-Crawford Door Co. “That’s great news for those thinking about selling their homes or anyone who just wants to enjoy their home more.” Hollywood-Crawford Door Company has been providing exceptional garage door products and exceeding their customers’ expectations since 1947. They offer a complete line of quality residential and commercial overhead garage doors and openers. Hollywood-Crawford is a member of the Greater San Antonio Builders' Association, a charter member of the International Door Association, an international organization of garage door dealers and suppliers, and is the only garage door dealer in San Antonio accredited by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA), the only independent and nationally recognized accreditation organization for garage door dealers. Check out the latest styles and features along with a custom garage door design tool online at www.hollywoodcrawford.com.
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