Glassmaking has been a part of American life for more than 400 years. Like other products with a long history of use, manufacturing techniques have changed over time. However, the usefulness of glass will never go out of style. Early Days Organized glass production in what would later become the United States began in the [...]
Approximately 25% of your annual cooling and heating cost comes from inefficient windows. While trying to save money by holding on to your old windows, you are actually at risk of draining your finances. It’s in your own best interest to optimize your home, so that it will continue to perform at its best. Aside [...]
Glass shower doors are widely prized for their ability to add functional beauty to bathrooms of all shapes and sizes. However, as homeowners soon find out, these transparent and semi-transparent products also pose a real cleaning challenge: keeping them free of unsightly soap scum. Fortunately, you have a range of do-it-yourself options for controlling soap [...]
A world without mirrors is unimaginable. For one thing, it makes personal grooming less cumbersome. Mirrors are one of the most versatile decorative elements in interior design. A mirror captures and projects light—creates spatial and textural illusions—that visually expand a small space. Its transformative effect on a somber wall is almost magical. It may well [...]
