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Category: Siding

4 Energy-Zapping Culprits That Are Costing You Tons of Money

A two-story house with a large front porch exudes charm, boasting a mix of blue and white siding and energy-zapping windows. The dark gray roof complements the stone chimney. The neatly landscaped yard, with its green grass and shrubs, enhances this inviting homes allure.

Did you know that the average cost of an August electric bill in Boston is $103.63?  Unfortunately, there are numerous energy-zapping culprits in your home that are nothing but a money pit—but the good news is that exterior upgrades and home improvements can help with saving energy and keeping energy dollars in your bank account. […]

Melted Vinyl Siding

A narrow driveway runs alongside a light-colored, three-story house with vinyl siding and multiple windows. Utility meters and a garden hose are mounted near the stone foundation. Trees, a parked car, and signs of melted vinyl siding repair are visible in the background.

Q: I was outside over the weekend and noticed that a small area of my home’s vinyl siding appears to be melting. My husband believes that the melting is being caused by a reflection off our neighbor’s window. Have you ever heard of this happening? A: Thank you for your question. Yes, Yes, we’ve seen […]

The Whole Home Approach

A green house with leaves on the roof is centered inside a circle. Around it, the text reads Whole Home Approach and Coastal Windows & Exteriors with small globe icons on both sides.

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

Banner with a yellow house graphic showcasing 50 home renovation tips and text: 50 Home Renovation Tips from the Big 50s Coastal Windows & Exteriors, featuring logos for Coastal Windows & Exteriors and Remodeling’s Big 50.

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

A model house sits on architectural blueprints, surrounded by construction tools, a yellow hard hat, and a small tree, highlighting home improvement projects and thoughtful construction planning inspired by insights from the 2016 Cost vs Value report.

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 […]