Will Heated Gutters Stop Ice Dams?
Question: With record breaking snowfall in the Northeast this past winter we had very bad ice dams build up on our roof. Unfortunately, The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting another cold and snowy winter. My question is about heat tapes and/or heated gutters. How well do these methods work in keeping gutters clear and preventing ice […]
Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Another Rough Winter – Is Your Home Ready?
New England experienced unprecedented levels of snowfall this past winter. Homes were damaged, work was disrupted, and homeowners throughout New England were in serious need of immediate repairs – but there weren’t enough contractors, exterior home professionals, or hours in the day to keep up with the immediate needs of homeowners. Trust me – we […]
5 Ways to Cut Down on Your Winter Energy Bills
Have you heard that winter energy bills are skyrocketing? National Grid increased their rates by over 100% as you’ll see in the photo below. Meanwhile, Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a brutally cold winter with three winter snowstorms. Unfortunately, this translates to energy bills that are nearly unaffordable for many homeowners throughout New England. Luckily, there […]
Tips for Picking out the BEST Snow Shovel this Winter!
Remember last winter? The endless days of biting cold, relentless snow, and ice everywhere? I’ll admit it—there are two words that are banned in my house: Polar Vortex. I mean really, why did they have to give it a name? Now I’m reading that last winter’s icy fury is making a comeback. That’s right—Polar Vortex […]
Roof Ice Dams Create Termite Problems
Unfortunately, winter is far from over (Punxsutawney Phil confirmed another 6 weeks of winter this morning) and we have another storm coming to us today. And now we have another reason to cringe! We just learned about another pitfall of those dreaded ice dams…Termites! Because of prolonged cold, snow and ice, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) cautions […]
Top 10 Home Maintenance Blogs to Winterize Your Home
At Coastal Windows & Exteriors we love to educate homeowners on how to stay warm and SAVE MONEY! Check out our top 10 blogs this season for lots of helpful home advice from information on how to insulate your windows to tips on preventing ice dams… Top ten tips to insulate your home and save […]
Curtain Call For Cold – How to Use Curtains to Insulate Your Windows
Curtain Call For Cold – How to Use Curtains to Insulate Your Windows Drafty windows can increase your heating bills up to 40%. You can save some money on your energy bills by installing the right window coverings. Think about this? In the winter you wear layers, right? Well, your windows want the same layers […]
Program A Warm, Energy Efficient Home with Smart Thermostats
You may have heard about smart thermostats, but do you know about the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat? To learn more about how you can achieve an effortlessly warm, energy efficient home AND win a free Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat… read on! We usually turn the heat up in the morning and down when we leave […]
Tips to Prevent Ice Dams on your Roof
With the New Year’s festivities behind us, it’s time to focus on keeping your home warm and cozy for the winter. We want to help broaden your knowledge of how to effectively Winterize Your Home and this blog focuses on Preventing Ice Dams on your roof. Remember those 5’ long icicles hanging off of the side of your […]
Turn Your Radiator Into Its own Heating Zone (And Stop the Radiator Racket!)
Turn Your Radiator Into Its own Heating Zone (And Stop the Radiator Racket!) If you’re like us, a constant reminder of an old house is when you hear the heater whistle. Yep, it’s winter. I recently read in This Old House that the banging sound you hear is the sound of steam entering and colliding […]
