May is Home Improvement Month — Here’s Why Your Garage Door Should Be at the Top of Your List
Every May, Home Improvement Month gives homeowners a nudge to step back and think about the projects that would make the biggest difference — the upgrades that have been sitting on the list a little too long. If you’re not sure where to start this spring, we’d make the case for your garage door.
It’s the largest moving part of your home, one of the most visible features of your exterior, and — depending on what door you have — either a significant vulnerability or a serious asset. Here’s why upgrading to a new Haas Door this spring is one of the smartest home improvement decisions you can make.
It Adds More Value Than Almost Any Other Home Improvement
If return on investment matters to you, the numbers on garage door replacement are hard to ignore. According to Zonda’s 2025 Cost vs. Value study, garage door replacement delivers a 268% ROI — ranking #1 nationally among all home improvement projects.
That means for every $1,000 you invest in a new
door, you’re adding $2,680 to the value of your home.
That outperforms vinyl window replacements, vinyl siding, and most other exterior upgrades homeowners typically consider. Few projects deliver that kind of return with that little disruption.
It Can Protect Your Entire Home in a Storm
This is the benefit most homeowners don’t think about until it’s too late. Tornadoes and high-wind events affect 75% of the United States — this isn’t just a coastal issue. And in those events, your garage door is the most vulnerable point of your home.
When a standard garage door fails under wind pressure, air rushes into that large interior space, creating pressure that can lift your roof and blow out your walls. Post-disaster research shows that when the garage door stays intact, 90% of homes avoid roof and wall damage entirely — even in significant storms.
The good news: almost any Haas Door is available with a wind rated option, and the price is far less than most homeowners expect. You get the style you want and the structural protection your home needs —
without having to choose between the two.
It Can Lower Your Energy Bills Year-Round
Your garage door is typically the largest opening in your home — and if it’s not properly insulated, it’s working against your HVAC system every season. The garage is heated and cooled by the living space surrounding it, meaning a poorly performing door creates a constant drain on your home’s thermal efficiency.
Haas Door offers a range of product lines with varying insulation levels and thermal performance specs, so you can find the right fit for your climate and your budget. It’s one of those upgrades that
quietly pays for itself over time — and makes your home more comfortable in the process.
It Transforms Your Home’s Look in a Single Day
Unlike most home improvement projects, a new garage door doesn’t mean weeks of construction, disruption, or living in a work zone. Professional installation by a Haas Door dealer typically takes just one day — and the visual impact is immediate.
With your garage door covering up to 25–40% of your home’s front-facing exterior, it’s one of the most powerful curb appeal upgrades available. Whether you’re drawn to a classic carriage-house aesthetic, a sleek modern design, or something in between, Haas Door has the styles, colors, and finishes to bring your vision to life.
Make This Spring’s Project Count
Home Improvement Month is the perfect reminder that not all projects are created equal. A new Haas garage door delivers on four fronts at once: more home value, better storm protection, improved energy efficiency, and a curb appeal upgrade you’ll enjoy every time you pull into the driveway.
Not sure where to start? Try
HaasCreate, our free door visualizer, to see how a new door would look on your home — then find a professional Haas Door dealer near you at
HaasDoor.com/locations.
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