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Is It Time To Replace Your Roof?

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 14, 2017

If you are like most homeowners, you rarely think about your roofing system. When it is functioning properly, your roof keeps the elements out of your home. If there is a leak or other problem, though, your roof can be virtually impossible to ignore. Homeowners who identify the need for a new roof before their…


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Why You Should Replace Your Wood Siding With Vinyl

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 12, 2017

In the Bettendorf area, many homes have traditional wood siding. While this material provides an effective barrier to the elements, it requires a significant amount of maintenance. If you are remodeling a house, you might be looking for an efficient, attractive alternative. If so, you should forget everything you think you know about vinyl and…


Posted in: Siding

Pro Tips For Keeping Your Windows In Great Shape

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 10, 2017

Windows are vitally important to the look and feel of any home. Strangely, though, they are also easy for most homeowners to forget. In fact, aside from an occasional wipe down or gaze outside, many homeowners hardly pay any attention at all to their windows. Perhaps, though, they should. Since windows are such an integral…


Posted in: Helpful Tips, Windows

Is It Time To Replace Your Old Windows?

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 7, 2017

Home improvement enthusiasts frequently overlook window replacement when they are outlining remodeling plans. That might be a huge mistake. Not only can old windows cost you hundreds of extra dollars each month in higher energy costs, but they can take away from the overall look and feel of your home. Here are some signs it…


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How Replacement Windows Are Energy Efficient

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 5, 2017

Few homeowners know how important it is to have energy efficient windows. Old or inefficient windows allow too much cold air to escape during cold weather and too much heat to enter the home during warm weather. This directly impacts your home’s energy bill, increasing heating costs in the winter and cooling costs during the…


Posted in: Windows

How To Choose A Door Replacement Company

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 3, 2017

Buying new doors for your home is a big purchase. It can be difficult to know exactly which vendor to go with, especially if you’ve never had to replace your home’s doors before. Door replacement companies in Bettendorf should be ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Here are a few…


Posted in: Doors, Patio Doors

3 Ways Patio Doors Are Energy Efficient

By Mainstream Home Improvement on April 1, 2017

Patio doors can be some of the most complicated doors in your home to make energy efficient, because they’re made almost entirely of glass. Glass isn’t as effective at insulating as other door materials such as wood. With a larger glass surface area, more heat can escape through the glass during cold weather and more…


Posted in: Patio Doors

Vinyl Siding: Why It Is The Best Option For Your Home

By Mainstream Home Improvement on March 30, 2017

Your homes siding stands up to a lot over the years, and is expected to withstand threats like wind, rain, ice and much more without cracking, splitting or showing other signs of wear and tear. While there are several options that simply can not live up to these expectations, vinyl siding in Quad Cities can…


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3 Important Questions For Siding Contractors

By Mainstream Home Improvement on March 24, 2017

Putting new siding on your home is a big operation. It may seem minor if you compare it to a full remodeling project, but when you think about the entire outside of your home being redone, you realize it is no small task. That is why it is important to ask your siding contractors in…


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Take A Closer Look At Your Patio Doors When Reviewing Home Security

By Mainstream Home Improvement on March 21, 2017

Every few months, it is a good idea to take a look at your home and evaluate just how secure it is. This is due to the fact that crime rates continue to rise. Taking time to look at your home, from the front door to the back patio doors in Davenport and the surrounding Quad Cities…


Posted in: Patio Doors

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