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Cost vs Value: The 5 Most Financially Savvy Home Improvements You Can Make
According to Liberty Mutual Insurance, nearly half of Americans are starting new beginnings this year.Specifically, many are undertaking a home renovation. When starting a home remodeling project, you need to know two things first:How much it will cost, and how much value you can recoup later? Massachusetts home improvement company, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, takes […]
Signs of Mold in Your Home
According to mold expert Bill Jones of Rainbow International located in Beverly, MA, spring presents the ideal conditions for mold to grow. As snow and ice melts and leaking occurs, homeowners will need to address interior damage. Jones suggests a 3 step process: Tear out, Dry and Replace. He suggests removing wet drywall and insulation […]
Frost Quakes Those Loud Banging Sounds You Hear in the Night
Are You Hearing Strange Noises In The Night? Do you hear strange LOUD popping sounds in the night? Don’t worry it most likely is just a Frost Quake. Your house will not fall down. A Frost Quake happens when moisture suddenly freezes and then expands. This winter has been a doozy for them! Frost quakes […]
Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
On cold winter days, freshen up indoor spaces and refresh your spirits too! February is about getting cozy and taking care of home maintenance tasks while also planning for Spring home improvements. Here are 5 inside and 5 outside items on your Winter Home PreventiveMaintenance Checklist. Owning a home is one of the biggest investments you […]
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?
Thank you to John Livermore & Ryan Fitzsimmons from Boston Solar for providing their expert advice on solar panel efficiency during the winter… Two of our most frequently asked questions are: “What happens to rooftop solar panels when it snows?” and “Will I have to shovel the snow off?” There are some surprising upsides to […]
Emergency Roof Leak Inspection & Fast Estimate
HEAVY SNOW OFF YOUR ROOF? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB1YrdX9I8A We’re here to help you protect your home this winter. With the snow piling up across New England, we’re seeing a major increase in ice dams and roof leaks. Those heavy ridges of ice along your roofline? They can trap water and force it under your shingles. If you’re […]
How Much Snow Can My Roof Handle?
Here’s all the typical Q&A you will want to know: Be prepared! Q: How much SNOW can my roof handle? A: During the worst snow storms many of us are left wondering just how much snow our roofs can handle. What many people don’t realize is that the critical factor is not about the depth of the snow, it’s […]
Top 10 Home Maintenance Blogs to Winterize Your Home
At Coastal Windows & Exteriors we love to educate homeowners on how to stay warm and SAVE MONEY! Check out our top 10 blogs this season for lots of helpful home advice from information on how to insulate your windows to tips on preventing ice dams… Top ten tips to insulate your home and save […]
Is Your Chimney Properly Flashed??
Sending You Warm Holiday Wishes…from my attic! What’s Lurking In Your Attic? I don’t know about you, but we store all of our holiday décor in our attic. Oh what a fun place to travel. It’s cold and a big mess up there. If you are making a trip up to the attic, you may […]