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 […]
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
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 of covering. You just need to understand how the layers work to help […]
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 […]
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 with cool water pooled in the radiator. Quick Fix… All you need to […]
3 Rules for Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh
Cozying up your home with a Christmas Tree for it to only look like a pile of pine needles on the floor? Oh, Christmas Tree Oh, Christmas Tree…oh how much we love thee! If you want your tree to last through the holiday season – or like me for more than a few days LOL […]
Windows 101: Make Sure Your Windows Are Properly Insulated
Did you know that the amount of heat potentially escaping through your windows is equivalent to having an open window year round? That’s crazy! Inadequate insulation and air leakage are the leading causes of energy waste in homes. If your windows look like this, then maybe it’s time to ask yourself these questions… Signs Your […]
5 Warning Signs Your Windows Are Costing You Money
At Coastal we’re all about making sure you’re warm & cozy in your home this winter. This time we’re focusing on windows as they are a key component to the thermal envelope checklist to make sure you save money on your energy bills while also staying warm. As a recap, we talked about Inspecting Your […]
Is Your Roof Ready for Winter?
The topic is everywhere-let’s face it. Winter is coming and energy bills are going to be higher than last year. I don’t like to even say the words Polar Vortex out loud. Insert shiver! Well, we want you to be warm and cozy. Therefore, we created a simple checklist for you. You can use it […]
Is Your Front Door Leaking Air?
This is the last blog in the series Winterizing Your Home: Your Thermal Envelope. So far we’ve focused on roofing, windows and now we’ll look at doors. We get this question many, many times. How do I know if I need to replace my door? Besides being fade resistant and maintenance free (never paint again) […]