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Category: Home Improvement Tips

Colors of Summer: Color us NAVY!

A collage featuring a navy and white layer cake, a glass lemonade dispenser with striped straws, and a blue and white living room with floral accents and vases captures the refreshing colors of summer.

For the love of navy! Add a nautical navy and white striped ribbon to your lemonade stand this week. Then, serve your cake with classic paper straws. For a fun twist, dye your “red velvet” cream cheese frosting navy instead! Enjoy your coastal navy treats while relaxing on your sofa, enjoying the beauty of your […]

5 Weekend Projects Under $50

A person stands on a yellow ladder in front of a two-story white house with black shutters, tackling weekend projects near the front entrance. Bushes and a pressure washer are visible on the lawn, showing this budget DIY is perfect for under $50.

5 Weekend Home Improvement Projects That Pack a Punch Remember weekend projects? In between chasing the ice cream truck or heading to the beach, you can still tackle a few!These 5 budget-friendly home improvements are easy, fun, and can completely change how your home looks and functions. Feeling competitive? Scroll to the bottom for a […]

Colors of Summer: GREEN – Think Sun Protection!

A split image: on the left, a layered green and pink smoothie with two striped straws; on the right, a cozy window seat with green pillows in summer colors overlooks an ocean view, with a telescope and small table nearby.

You can almost touch the water from this sun drenched porch! Sip your double fun (antioxidant-rich & skin saving) smoothie while relaxing on your window seat enjoying the warm vitamin D rays of sun as these efficient windows let in the warm sunshine, but not the damaging UV rays. The EnergyMaxx insulated glass package in Preservation Windows […]

Windows Boxes Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

A window box planter with various flowers labeled Thriller, Filler & Spiller; the plants spill over the edge and fill the basket, boosting curb appeal beneath a window with blue shutters.

Summer Window Box Ideas to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal Summer is in full swing! It’s time to get outside and improve our home’s curb appeal. Window boxes are a fun way to dress up the exterior and bring colors from the garden to the fore. Here are a few ways to make your windows […]

Colors of Summer: YELLOW – Bring on the Sunshine!

A split image: the top half captures a glass jar with water, lemon slices, mint, and a splash of yellow sunshine; the bottom half displays a large two-story house with a porch and blue shutters, radiating the Colors of Summer.

Bring on the sunshine with the warm Colors of Summer of  YELLOW! Enjoy a refreshing glass of homemade basil lemonade while sitting on your front steps of Preservation maintenance-free, insect-resistant siding. Hello yellow! Recipe:1 bunch fresh basil leaves from your local farmers market (Salem on Thursdays)1 cup sugar1 cup water2 cups lemon juice (about 10 […]

Colors of Summer: RED – A Bright Abundance

On the left, a colorful vegetable tart bursts with summer colors from assorted tomatoes, cheese, and herbs on a dark surface. On the right, a vibrant red door framed by green foliage showcases bright abundance with its decorative glass transom and potted ferns by the entrance.

RED: A Bright Abundance Celebrate Summer with our favorite summer specialty hearty heirloom tomatoes! Embrace this rich red bounty with our Tomato Tart recipe*. Indulge in a casual alfresco setting while admiring your tomato red, maintenance-free, lifetime warranty entry door! Never paint again! Dream In Color-then make it yours with our help! *In a bowl, […]

5 Summer Patio Ideas to Enjoy All Season

A man wearing a white tank top and shorts stands outside on a patio, seen through a large glass sliding door. The backyard is green with trees and lawn furniture, giving inspiration for summer patio ideas. The date on the photo is 2013/07/19.

If you’re anything like me, you’re enjoying the warmer weather, working on your outdoor oasis and eating al fresco. There are so many inspiring summer patio ideas that exude cozy hospitality. Some easy takeaways from each of these spaces can help anyone create a Coastal feel while entertaining (or even when just enjoying a little […]

Add Patriotic Curb Appeal to your Home!

A porch with white railings and columns displays an American flag, adding curb appeal. Yellow flowers and green plants grow in a landscaped bed in front of the beige house exterior with white trim.

SUNsational Summer Giveaway #2! (Read blog for details) Come On In!  Dress up your front entry this July with a Coastal Patriotic theme!  To start you have to have a door that screams curb appeal.  Get an all new point of view!   Curb Appeal begins with your front door so read below on how to […]

Latitude 42: Nautical DIY Project

A woman in a light dress bends down and smiles behind a young boy with curly hair. They are outdoors at Latitude 42, in a garden with purple flowers and a house with a porch in the background.

We are so excited that Jen Migonis from Migonis Home gave us the go ahead to share this fun nautical DIY project with Coastal’s blog readers. This year Jen is decorating for summer with a more natural flare (with something that won’t die!).   Jen and her kids went to Pebble Beach in Rockport a few weeks ago to get rocks for their […]

Spring 2014 Home Remodeling Trends

A collage showing a single-story house with a lawn, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a close-up of brown asphalt roof shingles highlights current home remodeling trends.

Spring Remodeling Trends: Why More Homeowners Are Renovating Instead of Moving As home remodelers, we look at trends as clues to what customers will be looking for in the upcoming spring. We figured we’d put in this spiffy infographic to speed the process along. The big trend of spring 2014 is remodeling instead of moving. […]