Drafty Windows? How to Prepare Windows for Winter
Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a frigid winter with three whopper snowstorms! Ensuring that your windows are performing up to par can make a considerable difference in your home’s comfort level. Table of Contents Windows are part of your home’s thermal and building envelopes. Meaning, in the wintertime, your windows are designed to keep warm air […]
The Ultimate Fall Maintenance Checklist for New England Homeowners
Q: As the temperatures start to drop, I’m reminded that there are things I should be doing to get my home ready for fall and the colder temperatures. Do you have any tips? A: Yes! Even though we’re still soaking up the last rays of summer, September has arrived, and fall is fast approaching. Now […]
4 Energy-Zapping Culprits That Are Costing You Tons of Money
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. […]
Extra Tips to Cool Off without Air Conditioning
Already tested out our first round of tips on how to cool your home without air conditioning? Great! If you’re still looking for ways to keep your home comfortable during the dog days of summer, we’ve got eight more energy-saving tricks to help you stay cool, save money, and reduce stress on your cooling systems. […]
Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
Eco-Friendly Tips to Stay Comfortable During the Dog Days of Summer We’re in the peak of summer, and many homeowners across New England are asking the same question: how to keep your home cool without air conditioning? While air conditioning is certainly a comfort, not everyone has access to it—or wants to pay the rising […]
The Whole Home Approach
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 […]
Celebrate National Daylight Appreciation Day
Celebrate National Daylight Appreciation Day with Coastal Windows & Exteriors Everyone deserves a little extra sunlight, right? Today is National Daylight Appreciation Day—the longest day of the year and a perfect time to celebrate the power of natural light. Here at Coastal Windows & Exteriors, we’re proud to recognize this day by raising awareness about […]
What Is Air Sealing? Endless Energy Answers!
We all know that feeling in the middle of winter when you’re sitting curled up in your home and, all of a sudden, a small stream of cold air makes contact with your bare skin. Brrrrr. A similar phenomenon occurs in the summer when you have the AC blasting, but somehow you know it’s escaping […]
Savvy Summer Home Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value
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
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 […]