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5 Ways to Improve Your New England Home’s Winter Air Quality

A two-story dark gray house with white trim, multiple windows, and a small front garden with dry plants, surrounded by a wooden fence. The yard is grassy with some patio furniture visible. The sky is overcast.

Did you know that indoor air pollutants can be up to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations? When winter settles in New England, we all close up our windows for months at a time. Table of Contents With sealed-up homes trapping pollutants, allergens, and excess moisture, poor indoor air quality can quickly become a […]

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 5 (Right) Ways to Insulate Your Windows This Winter

A residential street lined with large snowbanks, bare trees, and a brown house under a blue sky with scattered clouds highlights the importance of Winter Home Maintenance. The cleared road curves gently downhill.

What if you could prevent sky-high heating bills this winter just by upgrading your window insulation installation? The right window replacement can keep your home cozy while avoiding costly energy waste. After all, you might be losing roughly 25% of your home’s energy through old and outdated windows! Table of Contents At Coastal Windows & […]

Storm Season Safety in New England: Protecting Your Home with Winter-Proof Products

A light gray suburban house with a wooden front door is covered in snow, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a yard blanketed in fresh white snow—perfect scenery to learn how to winter proof windows and keep your home cozy.

Storm Season Safety in New England: Protecting Your Home with Winter-Proof Products A winter storm advisory means it’s time to stay cozy indoors with a cup of hot cocoa. But if your home’s exterior isn’t on point for winter protection, you’ll spend more time tending to leaks and ice dams than sipping on a hot […]

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. […]

National Grid Massachusetts Customers Feeling Ripped Off by Higher Bills

A printed notice from National Grid highlights in orange that the winter energy bill gas supply charge has increased from $0.4758 to $0.7282 per therm, effective November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.

National Grid Massachusetts Customers Feeling Ripped Off by Higher Bills If you feel like your energy bills are getting harder to manage, you’re not alone. Homeowners across New England are still wrestling with rising energy prices. If you are a National Grid Massachusetts customer, you already know that natural gas and electricity costs have been […]

Farmers’ Almanac 2024 Winter Prediction

A U.S. map from the Farmers’ Almanac displays the 2024 Winter Prediction, featuring a regional winter forecast with labels like “Cold, Wet & White,” “Mild, Wet,” and “Chilly, Wet” highlighted in vibrant colors.

Table of Contents Are you wondering about the Farmers’ Almanac 2024 winter prediction? Unfortunately, it’s not the best news for us here in New England. Farmers’ Almanac 2024 predicts a Wet Winter Whirlwind filled with snow, rain, and sleet–which spells big trouble for costly moisture damage, especially wood rot. If you follow Farmers Almanac weather, […]

New England Vinyl Siding Checklist for Winter Protection

Close-up of weathered wooden boards with peeling, faded white paint and visible cracks. The aged texture highlights the contrast to modern materials like insulated vinyl siding, which offer greater durability and protection against the elements.

Table of Contents Caring for your home exterior in the winter doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether its foam-backed vinyl, James Hardie Fiber Cement or Everlast Composite Siding,  it’s all about keeping your home warm and ready with a winter home exterior. According to Farmer’s Almanac, strong storm tracks are coming through our region throughout […]