Boston Magazine: It’s Time to Prep Your Home for Winter
(PHOTO BY JAMES BYRUM ON FLICKR/CREATIVE COMMONS) Sometimes it seems like stores begin playing holiday music the day after Halloween. It’s annoying, but nevertheless, those stores are clearly prepared for the many festivities that winter inevitably brings. Since the holidays will soon kick into high gear, getting a jumpstart on your winter to-do list is very helpful. Sealing […]
Boston Globe: Raising the Roof for a Peabody homeowner
PEABODY — Charlene Cruz is a self-proclaimed talker. That’s how she found out about North Shore Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Repair: A Brush with Kindness program. Her Peabody home’s 19-year-old roof was covered in algae and moss. The shingles were curling, and the case around the chimney was crumbling. Consequently, Cruz said she prepared for […]
Boston Magazine: Here’s Why You Should Be Inspecting Your Roof Soon
Boston Magazine: Here’s Why You Should Be Inspecting Your Roof Soon This year’s drought has affected Massachusetts negatively in many ways. What you may not have considered is the toll it’s taken on your roof. Enter Stephanie Vanderbilt, co-owner of Beverly-based Coastal Windows & Exteriors. “Because of the lack of rain we had this summer, there […]
Savvy Summer Home Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value
Warm weather inspires homeowners to remodel their homes during the summer months. When homeowners ask us where to begin with their summer home remodeling, I often think of the following questions to help me best decide what summer home renovations I want to tackle: What will I enjoy designing and working on? How can I […]
What is a Roofing System?
Q: I’ve received roofing estimates ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. How do I know which one is the best option for my home? A: Great question—and you’re not alone. Many homeowners face this dilemma. Although it’s tempting to go with the lowest bid, not all roof replacements are created equal. In fact, it’s critical to […]
50 Home Renovation Tips from the Big 50’s Coastal Windows & Exteriors
50 Home Renovation Tips from the Big 50’s Coastal Windows & Exteriors We’re blushing! Coastal Windows & Exteriors has been selected by Remodeling Magazine to be awarded the Remodeling Big50 for 2016. Every year since 1986, Remodeling Magazine inducts 50 owners of remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through […]
2016 Cost VS Value Report’s Top Home Improvement Projects
Q: Which home improvements have the highest Return On Investment (ROI)? I am looking forward to my tax refund and starting some projects but not sure which ones should be top priority. Can you please let me know the top 5 projects that bring in the most ROI for my home? A: There are many […]
Wood Windows VS Vinyl Windows
Q: I’ve been struggling with a decision about my old wood windows. Some won’t close properly, and I suspect there’s lead paint under the layers. Are vinyl windows really more efficient than wood? A: That’s a fantastic question—and one we hear often, especially here in New England where older homes are the norm. Not only […]
Your Complete Guide to Weatherstripping Windows & Doors
Q: What is weather-stripping, and should I apply it to my windows and doors to prepare for winter? A: Weather-stripping is a strip of material used to seal the joint between a window or door and its surrounding frame—like the sill, casing, or threshold. It helps block drafts, rain, snow, and cold air from entering […]
Coastal Named a 2015 Dealer of the Year from Window & Door Magazine
Coastal Named a 2015 Dealer of the Year from Window & Door Magazine Recognized as a 2015 Dealer of the Year by Window & Door Magazine VIENNA, VA — Window & Door magazine, in collaboration with the Window & Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA), recently announced the winners of its prestigious 2015 Dealer of the Year […]
