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The Whole Home Approach

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Q: We had new roofing and windows installed last winter, but would like to ensure that our home is as energy efficient as possible. What advice do you have? A: Maximize Comfort, Minimize Bills with a Whole-Home Energy Strategy So, you’ve installed brand-new windows and roofing—congratulations! Naturally, you’re excited to start seeing those lower energy […]

Savvy Summer Home Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value

Two-story house with light gray siding, dark gray roof, and white trim. Perfect for summer home renovations, it features large front windows, including a bay window and arched window, plus a covered entryway and double red front doors.

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 […]

50 Home Renovation Tips from the Big 50’s Coastal Windows & Exteriors

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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 exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or industry at […]

2016 Cost VS Value Report’s Top Home Improvement Projects

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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 […]

8 Telltale Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Siding

A beige house exterior with horizontal siding shows significant water damage and peeling near the bottom, with grass and weeds growing along the cracked foundation—clear signs its time to replace your siding.

Don’t Wait Until Winter to Protect Your Home Whether you have old, rotting wood siding and you’re tired of repainting—or you have vinyl siding that’s warped, faded, or cracking—now is the time to pay attention. Read on to discover the 8 telltale signs that it’s time to replace your siding. Wondering if You Should Replace […]

Vinyl Siding for Classic New England Homes

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colonial home (photo credit: Pinterest) Okay, you’ve got a classic New England style home. A colonial, a victorian, an iconic wood shake. The exterior components on your home are made out of old fiber-based building materials – wood, pulp, and sand –  materials that break down over time when moisture invades. This means regular maintenance to prevent […]

Best Home Improvements to Maximize ROI

A large, two-story house with gray siding and red brick exterior features a wraparound porch—one of the best home improvements—white railing, manicured lawn, flowers, and small trees on a suburban street corner.

Why You Should Care About ROI—Even If You’re Not Selling Your Home You may be wondering, why should I care about return on investment (ROI) if I’m not planning to sell my home? The answer is simple. Your Home Is Your Biggest Investment Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon, you […]

Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Home

A wooden front door with glass panels on both sides and above, with a hanging lantern overhead. A doormat that reads Bill Clark Homes sits in front—perfect inspiration if you’re ready to use your tax refund for your next home improvement project.

By, Tom Ingram, Coastal Windows & Exteriors Anyone who values their hard work wants to make sure they spend their money wisely. Most people in the US have less than $8000 in their savings accounts. With little extra income, tax refunds mean a lot to those delaying expenses until after tax season. Therefore, refunds help […]

Top 5 Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle for the Spring Season

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Are you ready for spring home improvements? We are! Get ready for summer with this simple 5 item checklist to get your home ready and prepared for the warm weather. Let’s Go!   1. Clean Your Gutters Clearly (no pun intended) you need to clear those gutters of all debris including small twigs, dirt and […]