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Turning a window into a door is a common home improvement project, but it’s also possible to convert a door into a window. Maybe you have an odd “door to nowhere” off the kitchen that you’d rather have as a window to bring in extra light. Converting a door to a window costs $1,000 to $4,000. You’ll want to work with a general contractor for this type of project.

If you’re updating one window into a new door, you might want to hire a window installation specialist near you to upgrade your other windows. Consider where the new door leads, as you might want to build on a mudroom, new deck, or simple patio outside the doorway. If you’re unsure of the right approach for your space, your pro can help you find the best solution.

A new door doesn’t usually add value to a home unless it’s a high-end improvement, such as an accordion door, which makes significant architectural modernizations to your home, essentially opening up a wall to join it with an outdoor living space. But the actual value improvement varies quite a bit from project to project and location to location.