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Category: Weekend Blueprint

Colors of Summer: Escape with Coastal Blue

A split image: on the left, water is poured into a jar with ice, cucumbers, strawberries, and lime; on the right, a sunlit room with white wicker furniture and large windows—escape with Coastal Blue to serene greenery.

This week’s color escape of coastal blue is brought to you by the warm summah breezes on your sunny screened-in porch! Enjoy the warm sunshine through all those windows! Don’t you just love those transom ones? Love the extra light and breeze they bring in!!! These windows are great for temperature control. I loving making fun […]

Shades, Drapes, and Blinds…OH MY! Save on Energy Bills with Window Treatments

Bright living room with large corner windows featuring stylish shades, yellow walls, a light gray sofa with green patterned pillows, a table, and a decorative horse figurine on the window ledge; trees visible outside.

As I promised from last week’s blog regarding tips to cool off without air conditioning, I would let you know about window treatments that can lower your energy bills. Whether it’s a pair of drapes framing a sunny view or shades for privacy above a bow or bay window, many homeowners decorate windows based on […]

Three Season Porches: Add Space, Value & Enjoyment

A bright sunroom with large windows and glass doors opening to a deck. This Three Season Porch features comfortable seating, a small table with a lamp, and lush greenery visible outside—perfect to add space and boost your home value.

If you’re anything like us, you’re soaking up every minute of these warm summer days. The fresh air, light breezes, and outdoor relaxation make this time of year unforgettable. But how can you enjoy it even more—from the comfort of your own home? Simple: Add a three-season porch. This beautiful and functional addition expands your […]

Colors of Summer: WHITE – Crisp and Pure

Left: Close-up of a white pizza topped with fresh basil. Right: Bright, airy dining room with crisp white furniture, large windows, and a round table adorned with colors of summer from a bouquet of white flowers.

Ahhh the color of white! I love the crispness of it and to double up white on white! So classic! Enjoy your white pizza (yes I’m a New Yorker, did you know that about me?) at your white breakfast nook while enjoying the sun pouring in from your Preservation windows with Sunclean. Don’t worry about […]

Let’s Talk Shop: 5 Ways to Cool Off Without Air Conditioning

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and marble countertops features a farmhouse sink centered under two large windows. A red kettle sits on the stove, and a toaster is on the right. Without air conditioning, the windows offer a spot to cool off while enjoying a view of rooftops.

5 Ways to Cool Your Home and Save Energy This Summer Want to turn off that cash-guzzling, energy-hogging A/C but don’t want to sweat it out either?  Here are 5 tips to cool your home and your family while saving money AND the environment.  With our help you’ll reduce that carbon footprint in no time. Luckily, we haven’t had too […]

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 […]