If your project has garage doors that face the street, spend a little extra on the doors themselves to make them a more personal expression than the typical panel or metal door. Custom garage doors are more expensive than their off-the-self competitors. However, if you have a tight budget, consider a high-density fiberboard door and add a few pieces of trim to give it personality. Here are some options to differentiate garage doors.

Adapted with permission from More Not So Big Remodeling Solutions by Sarah Susanka, published by The Taunton Press (2010).