Where to put $5,000 now

What would you do with a million bucks? That's easy. But what about five grand? With a handful of broad goals in mind, here are Money Magazine's picks.

By Asa Fitch and George Mannes, Money Magazine

Best home upgrades:<br>Carriage-house garage doors

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Goal: Enhancing your home

Best home upgrades:
Carriage-house garage doors

With $5,000, architect Kevin Harris recommends revamping this oft-overlooked eyesore.

Jeld-Wen, a window and door company in Oregon, makes Carriage House garage doors that look rustic but slide up like any modern door.

A weatherproof one-car door costs $1,200, though the price of installation varies by location.

Where to buy: Go to jeld-wen.com and click on the "find a supplier" tab

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