Household renovation ideas

When looking for household renovation ideas, you probably have two goals in mind. First, you want to upgrade your house’s look and feel and make it a place you can be even more proud of than you already are. Secondly, you also want to add value to your property and increase the amount you can ask for it should you decide to sell. Renovations can get expensive, and you need to be able to recoup as much of the cost as possible. While it may be tempting to invest in all the new features of your dreams - windows, doors, kitchens, and more - you need to strike a balance between adding value that can ultimately be regained in your sale price and indulging your visions of transforming your personal space. Let’s take a look at some of the most common renovation projects and their average effects on resale values, followed by some ideas and tips for restyling your home.

Window replacement

One of the most popular household renovation ideas among homeowners is to replace all current windows - wood, steel, or aluminum - with low E (low emissivity) vinyl fittings. These windows are energy efficient, available in many beautiful styles, colors and finishes, and instantly add a fresh, contemporary look to a building. Doing this renovation is a great idea both for the appearance and energy efficiency of your house. On average, it costs between $17,000 and $20,000 to complete the project on a three-bedroom home. While this renovation does add value to the property, your final resale price will likely reflect around 72% of the price you paid for the new windows ($12,000 to $14,400). 

Kitchen remodeling

One of the first things that many homemakers want to do when they decide to commit to some remodeling is to give their kitchens a makeover. The kitchen is often the heart of the home with plenty of daily traffic and activity, and the fittings and appliances tend to date and wear out before you even know it. Few things look more impressive to a prospective buyer than a sleek, contemporary-looking kitchen with relatively new cabinetry and high-end appliances. A kitchen makeover will set you back around $25,000, about 77% of which can be recouped.

Siding replacements

Sometimes all it takes to spruce up the look for your home is to install some new sidings. Old, worn-out siding that has survived many seasons can make your home look older and more dilapidated than it actually is. Replacing 1,250 square feet of siding (the average for a suburban house) with fiber-cement will cost around $14,000. Like kitchen remodels and window replacements, the job will yield a cost recoup in the 70% range.

Garage door upgrades

One of the best household renovation ideas is investing in a new garage door. This upgrade is a great way to  boost your home’s curb appeal. Your garage door is one of the most noticeable features on your property. An installer, such as Tri-Lakes Garage Doors, will remove your old door and replace it with a sturdy and beautiful new one. This project would cost around $3,500- $4,000, a whopping 95% of which can be recouped in your final sale price.

Tips to style an outdoor patio

A patio remodel is another great household renovation idea and a great way to boost the appearance of your home. Not only will it give you a stylish new location to entertain your guests, but it can also increase the selling price of your property.

If you decide to remodel your outdoor patio this year, keep these basic principles in mind:

• Lighting: Position pendant lights or sconces tastefully throughout the space to create the right balance of ambiance and visibility.
• Decor: The possibilities are endless here, and it all depends on your personal style. Even if you are going for a substantial upgrade, it is a good idea to maintain some of the existing style and palette ensuring that the patio flows  seamlessly from your indoor spaces.
• Textures: Don’t push for everything to match perfectly. Create visual variety and texture by mixing and matching wood, metals and fabrics.
• Climate control: Factor fans and heaters into your redesign.
• Enclosures: You may also want to consider installing an enclosure for your patio. You can choose from tents and pergolas or enclose the space with a glass garage door.

Garage doors for outdoor patios

Enclosing a patio gives you the most control over the experience you can provide for your family and guests. Out of the many options available for enclosing a patio, a glass garage door is a particularly innovative and effective one, providing the perfect accent for your entertainment area. This option would allow you to keep the area completely enclosed, while still having a full view of the scenery around you.

Finest quality carriage doors

If you decide to replace your garage door, you will find yourself having to answer many questions about your preferences. There are many styles, designs, and types to choose from, and the one you opt for will depend on your taste and budget. If you are not set on modern or contemporary designs, one recommendation is to install a carriage door. These doors add a touch of old-world class to your home. Their design dates back to the era of horse-drawn carriages. That era’s equivalent of the garage was the carriage house, which was fitted with wooden doors - either painted or with their natural wood look. This look, on a modern home, is both elegant and rustic. Tri-Lakes Garage Doors supplies and installs a range of quality carriage doors, which can be customized to suit your preferences.

Explore our residential door options

When you come to Tri-Lakes Garage Doors for your new door, you will have access to a wide selection of standard and custom products. You can choose from doors in many colors and designs. We are a licensed partner with CHI Overhead Doors, and we can supply and install all the doors in their range of Painted Woodtones, steel doors with the appearance of authentic wood (the Accents Woodtones range), or wood overlay carriage house doors.

Reliable custom garage doors for any home

If you are not entirely happy with any of the standard options, you can order a door customized just for you. We can create almost any garage door you want, including cedar carriage house doors, fiberglass-faced doors, and more. A custom garage door can really make your home stand out. It gives you the opportunity to choose a unique door that perfectly reflects your personal style and preferences. At Tri-Lakes Garage Doors, custom garage doors are our area of specialty. We know what a difference a carefully designed, custom-built door can make for your entire property. We will work with you to bring your ideas to life, and the result will be both eye-catching and of the highest quality. Our doors are built to last.

Things to consider before buying garage doors

Before you choose a garage door for your property, you should remember that you are about to buy something that will be an integral part of your house - as much a part of your house’s image as your front door, facade, portico, or front patio. Choose carefully and ensure that the door you select is a true reflection of your home’s overall style.

Here are the key things to consider as you make your decision:

• The overall style of your home: Make sure your door complements the property’s look and feel.
• Other exterior features: Check that the door you have in mind matches other pieces on the outside of your home. 
• Wood or other materials: Ask your supplier about the pros and cons of wood versus steel, fiberglass or other available materials. You can always get a faux wood door that perfectly mimics the appearance of wood - and you won’t have to worry about the high maintenance demands of genuinewood. Balance your aesthetic preferences with practical considerations.
• Insulation: Always look at the R-value of garage doors before you buy. You should aim to get the most energy-efficient door you can.
• Ask about warranties and read customer reviews about the doors and the installers.

Residential garage doors - steel or wood?

Everybody loves the look of genuine wood, but, of course, steel is hardier and lower maintenance. What material are you leaning towards for your new door? Nobody can blame you for choosing a wooden door - in something like cedar or walnut. You just can’t beat that aesthetic. Steel, with all its practical benefits, can never offer you that. Then again, you may not necessarily have to choose between the two. You can get a door that looks like genuine wood but is actually made of steel and offers all its structural and functional benefits. Even if you insist on having real wood as a component of your door, you can go with the Wood Overlay option - doors with a steel core and a genuine wooden facade. Tri-Lakes Garage Doors can give you the best of both worlds.

What is a wood-look garage door?

For those who want the look of wood but don’t want to deal with the work of keeping a wooden door in good shape, a wood-look door is a great alternative. Although these doors look exactly like the wood of your choice - right down to the realistic grain pattern, they are actually made of steel, and the wood look is created using advanced digital imaging. These doors could also be made from fiberglass or composite.

Benefits of faux wood over real wood

Why choose faux wood over real wooden garage doors when you buy a garage door?

There are four reasons why this is an excellent choice:

• Cost: Faux wood is much cheaper than real wood.
• Maintenance: Wood is terrific, but it is vulnerable to the elements and requires a lot of upkeep. Steel, fiberglass, and composite, on the other hand, are extremely low maintenance options. 
• Durability: Since they are not as susceptible as wood, other materials such as steel and composite will last much longer.
• Weight: Wooden doors are exceptionally heavy. The alternative materials are all much lighter by comparison, which makes them easier to install and operate.

Tri-Lakes Garage Doors specializes in the installation and repair of all kinds of garage doors. We serve homes and businesses all along the Front Range. If you are open to household renovation ideas and are looking for the perfect garage door for your household renovation, contact us today.