Prepare Your QC House for Winter with Mainstream Home Improvement
As the cooler months approach, homeowners throughout the Quad Cities know how important it is to prepare their homes for the challenges that winter weather can bring. At Mainstream Home Improvement, we’ve spent over two decades helping residents in Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, and the surrounding communities protect and enhance their homes before the…
What Causes an Ice Dam?
Winter in Bettendorf, IA, brings picturesque landscapes covered in a blanket of snow. However, this seasonal beauty can also bring along a less appealing guest – ice dams. As homeowners, it’s crucial to understand what causes these ice dams and the potential threats they pose to our homes. In this blog, we will delve into…
Gutter Cleaning In Winter
Choosing the right time of year to have your gutters cleaned can save you the headache of dealing with the consequences of waiting too long. Gutters that go uncleaned are prone to pest infestations, ice dams, and other unwanted scenarios associated with extreme debris buildup. Let’s face it, typically winter is not the best time…
Benefits Of Window Replacement Before Winter Comes To The Quad Cities
What Goes Into Window Replacement? So, what goes into a true window replacement? The better question is is it just one window that needs to be replaced. In some circumstances it may just be one window, however it’s a good idea to work with a window replacement professional like us at Mainstream Home Improvement. Choosing a window…
Benefits Of Replacing Windows In Winter
Winter is here and snow is already falling in the Quad Cities. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to wait until spring to replace your windows. In fact, you may need replacement windows to help get you through the winter. Fortunately, many homeowners find a number of benefits to replacing their…
The Best Entry Door For Winter Weather
No one wants a fairweather entry door. As winter approaches, a weak entry door could swell, peel, or crack in the midst of frigid cold, storm impact, and winds. Fortunately, there are entry doors out there that can hold up to the winter weather. At Mainstream Home Improvements, we believe fiberglass entry doors are the…
How And Why You Winterize Your Windows
Winter is here, and you may have heard some of your neighbors talking about winterizing their windows. To winterize your windows is to help seal them and insulate your home so that it can stay warm during the winter. But if you have a furnace or another heating system, you might find yourself wondering why you…
The Best Entry Door For Winter Weather
No one wants a fairweather entry door. As winter approaches, a weak entry door could swell, peel, or crack in the midst of frigid cold, storm impact, and winds. Fortunately, there are entry doors out there that can hold up to the winter weather. At Mainstream Home Improvements, we believe fiberglass entry doors are the…
A Home Maintenance Checklist For Winter 2018
Winter is just around the corner, with cold weather – and snow! – already occurring in the Quad Cities area. Intense weather is very common in this region, but it shouldn’t be taken for granted that your home is ready to withstand it. There are a few steps you should take to ensure your Quad…
A Fall Checklist For Your Roof
The roof is by far one of the most important parts of your home, tasked with keeping you and your family safe and secure from the weather elements that can be quite intense. No season is more trying on a roof than that of winter, with the low temperatures and wind, snow, and ice beating against it….
