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Category: Windows

Discover in‑depth articles from the “Windows Blog” category of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, where you’ll find expert commentary, educational content, homeowner stories, and practical advice on window replacement, energy efficiency, and exterior upgrades.

Wednesday Weekly Wow: Design Home – Net-Zero Energy Home

A modern, three-story gray Net-Zero Energy Home with white trim sits on a grassy lawn dotted with trees. Multiple windows brighten the space, and a small porch welcomes you up the steps. A sign is visible on the lawn for Wednesday Weekly Wow.

If you haven’t heard about this AMAZING project you are missing out for sure! Boston Magazine’s Design Home 2014 located in Salisbury, MA is an uber-efficient net zero energy home which means the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created […]

Window Energy Efficiency Ratings Made Easy

A view through a window shows a quiet suburban street, green lawns, and houses. A white plastic window lock is attached to the frame, helping to improve window energy efficiency while securing the home.

Fall Is Here: Time to Rethink Home Energy Efficiency Tomorrow marks the first day of fall and with winter suddenly on the horizon (shiver!) people are getting closer than ever to turning the thermostat on for the first time (insert sad face for those of us who love summer). As the inevitable chill in the […]

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 […]

Wednesday Weekly Wow: Coastal Windows & Exteriors Awarded 2014 Guildmaster Award

A circular blue and white badge with a large Q in the center, surrounded by the words Award for Service Excellence. A red ribbon at the bottom displays Guildmaster in white letters, highlighting Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ recognition by GuildQuality.

At Coastal Windows & Exteriors, we’re thrilled to announce winning the 2014 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality—for the second year in a row! This award recognizes us as a leader in residential customer service across North America. 2014 Guildmaster Award for Exceptional Customer Service “It is gratifying to see our commitment to customer service reflected in […]

Go Green…for a lifetime!

View from a window showing a suburban street with a red car and houses. The foreground boasts an eco-friendly vibe on the windowsill, featuring decorative items, including a leafy plant, a candle, flowers, and a framed sign labeled POWDER ROOM. Its all about going green!

At Coastal Windows & Exteriors, We Believe in Going Green—for a Lifetime! At Coastal Windows & Exteriors, we believe in not only going green, but going green for a lifetime.We don’t just talk about sustainability—we integrate it into every area of our business. That’s why we help our customers protect the Earth in three meaningful […]

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 […]

Window Treatments: Energy Efficient & Stylish

A cozy, energy efficient living room with large windows, beige curtains, a light gray sofa with green patterned pillows, a glass coffee table, an armchair, and a stylish horse figurine on the windowsill.

Window Treatments: Lynne Greene of Lynne Greene Interiors has been designing homes for over 25 years and continues to get concerns from her clients on how to insulate windows. With the record breaking cold this past winter and the summer in full swing, people are increasingly focused on their heating and cooling bills for Energy […]