The Arizona Republic, a daily newspaper based in Phoenix, recently ran a story under the heading of “New garage doors add curb appeal” in which it described changing the garage door as being the final frontier of home improvement.

The Arizona Republic is not alone in this discovery. More recently United Press International, a news service for many TV, radio and newspaper outlets, had a story about curb appeal and how the garage door can “guzzy” up the appearance of the home.

The UPI story simply points out that a garage door that comprises 30 to 40 percent of a home's facade makes a major difference in a home's curb appeal.

The garage door has been too often ignored and abused, according to the Arizona Republic story. With manufacturers offering multiple color, design and window options, the garage door can now become a statement for the rest of the home.

That beauty can have a lasting impact, with a quality door. Hot-dip galvanizing and a high quality paint can ensure lasting appeal.

Martin Door continues to be a leader in the field, with recent color options that can now match the door's color and texture to that of windows, siding or flashing----among other options. Martin Door offers 68 color options, approximately 38 different window designs as well as multiple pattern options. Add real copper metal to the mix, and the options fill pages.

Given the longevity and quality of a Martin Door, the pleasure of the home makeover can last and last and last.