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Home Investing in Energy Efficient Windows: Your Guide to Maximum Return on Investment

A single-story red house with white trim, black roof, and a brick chimney sits on a sunny day. Featuring replacement bay windows often seen in New England homes, it has a small porch with steps, a green lawn, and tall trees in the background.

Table of Contents Investing in your home is investing in your quality of life! Energy efficient windows represent one of the smartest home improvement investments you can make today. Modern window technology offers homeowners substantial savings on energy bills while boosting home value. When considering exterior upgrades, return on investment for new windows consistently ranks […]

Top 5 Upgrades to Maximize your Home’s ROI

A large, multi-story house with gray siding, white trim, and a stone foundation sits amid landscaped yards and trees under a clear sky—showcasing curb appeal that aligns with Cost vs Value 2024: Top 5 Upgrades to Maximize Your Homes ROI.

Table of Contents Looking for the best home upgrades that offer exceptional return on investment? Enhancing your home’s exterior not only improves curb appeal but can significantly increase property value. However, concerns about tariffs have some homeowners thinking twice about the cost of exterior remodeling. We hear you, and we’re here to help! The good […]

Maximizing Window Insulation Without Sacrificing Natural Light

A blue house with white trim sits in a snowy yard. Shrubs and a green utility cover are partially covered in snow. A white fence and neighboring homes are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

In New England, we only get around 9 hours of daylight per day in the winter–and that’s when the sun manages to peek through the clouds.  Table of Contents The further north you go, the less sunlight you get to enjoy during the season. But keeping your home warm during winter doesn’t have to mean […]

The Culprit of Condensation on Windows in the Winter

A close-up of a windowsill with visible black mold spots and dirt buildup, indicating possible moisture or ventilation issues. The window glass is foggy with grime and clear signs of condensation on windows.

Frustrated with foggy and wet window panes during the winter season? Cold temperatures during the winter can bring extra headaches aside from drafty windows. For example, condensation on the windows in winter can point to several problems. New England homeowners should take note if they discover moisture on windows in winter this time of year. […]

Why does it always feel so cold in my house?

A person in a winter coat with a fur-lined hood adjusts a thermostat while shivering and holding their hand to their mouth, clearly thinking, Why do I always feel so cold in my house?.

Question: Why is my house so cold even when my heating system is working in overdrive?  Coastal Windows & Exteriors Answer: First, let’s talk about the various areas of your home that are responsible for heat loss. This diagram from Energy Star represents some of the most common air leakage points in the home—in other […]

Coastal Windows & Exteriors Sponsors the Great Pumpkin Smash to Support Sustainability Practices

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Coastal Windows & Exteriors Sponsors the Great Pumpkin Smash to Support Sustainability Practices Have you ever thought about what happens to those old pumpkins after Halloween? As a Platinum Sponsor of the Great Pumpkin Smash on November 10, 2024, Coastal Windows & Exteriors joined forces with the community to promote sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions. Local North Shore residents […]

Winter Home Checklist 2024 Guide: Roofing, Windows, and Vinyl Siding

Map of the U.S. showing the 2024-25 winter outlook by region—plus tips for your Winter Home Checklist: West—chilly, wet; Midwest & Northeast—cold, wet/white; South—mild, wet; Plains—cold, average snow; Southwest—mild, dry.

Winter Home Checklist 2024 Guide: Roofing, Windows, and Vinyl Siding What makes a New England home winter-ready? A well-insulated, energy efficient home makes all the difference during those bone-chilling winter nights. Your roofing, siding, windows, and doors stand guard against winter’s wrath with the most energy efficient technologies and durable materials. When you are ready […]

What are the Best Windows for Cold Climates?

A large white-framed window shows a snowy winter scene outside, with leafless trees covered in snow and a bright, cloudy sky in the background.

Q: I need new energy-efficient windows for my home. I’m losing a lot of heat in the winter, and I want to get the best value for my money. What are the best windows for cold climates in MA and New England, best suited for cold weather? A: Not all replacement windows are created equal […]