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Extra Tips to Cool Off without Air Conditioning

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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

A silver tabletop fan sits next to a white coffee cup and a rolled newspaper on a bright windowsill with a lush green background outside—perfect for those who want to 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

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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 […]

Celebrate National Daylight Appreciation Day

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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!

The illustration of a house reveals key air leakage points, with the title What is Air Sealing? prominently displayed. Featuring the Endless Energy logo and tagline Empowering Your Future, this diagram provides answers on how warm and cool air escape your home.

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

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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 […]

Dealing with Drafty Windows? How Air Infiltration Leads to High Energy Bills

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Dealing with Drafty Windows? How Air Infiltration Can Skyrocket Your Energy Bills—and What You Can Do About It If you’ve noticed cold drafts near your windows or your energy bills climbing without a clear cause, you’re not alone. For many homeowners, air infiltration is a hidden but serious problem. In fact, drafty windows are responsible […]

Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements

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Q: I installed a door last year and am thinking of installing energy-efficient windows in my home this year. What are the tax incentives and rebates for 2016? A: You may have recently read that the Residential Efficiency Tax Credit has been extended. Specifically, it now includes qualifying purchases made through December 31, 2016. Massachusetts […]

French Doors VS Sliding Glass Doors

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Q: I need to decide whether to install a French door or a sliding glass door. What’s the better choice? Our old sliding door lets in cold air in winter and makes the room hot in summer. What should we do? A: Excellent question! Replacing your patio door is more than a design upgrade—it’s a […]