Replacing the garage door ranks as one of the top five home improvement projects that generates the highest return on investment at resale, according to Remodeling magazine's most recent Cost vs. Value report. Homeowners can expect to recoup nearly 84 percent of their investment in a new garage door.

"Most often, homeowners are shocked at the myriad of options," says Chris Cunningham, co-owner of highly rated Cunningham Overhead Door in Louisville, Ky.

Some factors to consider include whether you want an insulated door (which can increase your home's overall energy efficiency); if you want windows in the door; and what style you prefer (contemporary, rustic or somewhere in between).

Garage Before

Garage After

Of course, prices are going to depend on the style, material and size, but homeowners might be pleasantly surprised to discover that a new garage door might not cost as much as they thought.

"People who come in to buy a door and haven't bought one before expect it to be more expensive than what it really is," Cunningham says, noting that his most inexpensive two-car garage door is less than $900 installed, and his priciest one-car door costs around $4,500.

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