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19 Nov 2017
Glass Shower Surround

Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures

Treat yourself to a new frameless glass shower this holiday season If you already have your two front teeth, then perhaps all you want for Christmas is that dream bathroom you’ve been thinking about all year. This is a perfect time to treat yourself to a bathroom refresh and a frameless glass shower enclosure is a great place to start....

26 Oct 2017
Sealed Window Unit

What is a Sealed Window Unit?

What is a Sealed Unit? A sealed unit is the glass or glazing part of a window that sits inside the frame. The sealed unit usually consists of two or three panes of glass, separated by a vacuum or gas-filled pocket of air that helps with insulation and reduces heat transfer. Extra Insulation Sealed Units have a high insulation value,...

02 Oct 2017

5 Ways Mirrors Make Any Space Feel Bigger & Brighter

Mirrors in your home or business serve a lot of purposes. As decorative pieces they offer a clean and shiny look, but even more, they can create optical illusions. When placed correctly, mirrors can drastically increase the feel of a room by making it seem bigger and brighter. Give your space a facelift with these 5 mirror tricks: 1. Mirrors...

11 Sep 2017

Three Key Benefits of Energy Star-Rated Replacement Windows

Renovating a home is an ongoing project for many homeowners who want to keep their home looking its best. Homeowners who plan to sell, however, will want to do more than just adding a coat of fresh paint or replacing floor coverings. While these renovations are important, homeowners who want to have a better selling experience can do so by...

24 Aug 2017

Windshield Replacement vs Repair (Part 2)

Windshield Replacement: When it’s time for a replacement? In Part 1 of our windshield series, we talked about chips and cracks that are repairable. For Part 2, we’re focusing on that pesky damage that doesn’t quite make the repair cut and warrants full windshield repair. If your car has a chip or crack that meets the following criteria, stop what...

19 Jun 2017

Replacing Glass: Change your Glass

Glass Replacement: Change your Glass. Replacing Glass; Change your Glass: We often grow accustomed to the way something looks and think "it's just the way it is". However swapping out glass elements can add new life or a new look to many elements around your home. Here are 5 places in your home where you can take a second look and...

05 Jun 2017

Sunroom Questions: What You Need to Know.

Our staff quite often fields lots of Sunroom questions, so we thought we'd share a few of them here in case you're considering adding one to your home. How much do sunrooms cost? This is usually the first, and hardest question to answer because it varies from project to project. Just like buying a car, a house, or that next...

26 Apr 2017

Window Repair – 5 Common Window Issues

Window repair or new windows? We all love new things but sometimes we just can't afford the "new" part. Budget Glass has helped hundreds of homeowners find solutions to fixing and repairing windows, which is often a less expensive alternative to planning a window renovation. By repairing your existing windows you can improve the energy efficiency of your home and...