6 Ways to Brighten Up a Space When You Don’t Have Windows Natural light is an important factor in making a home feel inviting and comfortable. Windows or a sliding glass door can do wonders for not only adding light, but opening up a space and allowing us to feel somewhat connected to the outside world - particularly during this...
Glass Railing Systems Combine Style, Safety and Durability with Uncompromising Views Adding glass railings to your deck or patio is an elegant way to create outdoor living areas that are not only beautiful, but safe and low maintenance as well. In recent years, glass railing systems have advanced leaps and bounds, offering an endless range of features and customizations to...
Increase The Security of Your Patio Door with These Simple Tips and Upgrades A patio door tends to be a high-use item in the home, particularly during the spring and summer. As such, you’ll want to keep patio door security in mind. Most often installed off the kitchen, living room or family room, it’s a welcome addition to any contemporary...
Repairing or Replacing Fireplace Glass is Easy with Budget Glass Is your fireplace glass cracked, chipped or damaged? Do you own an older fireplace or stove with a tempered glass insert? Budget Glass can replace it safely and quickly. Even if your fireplace glass does not have obvious damage, there are many advantages to switching to neo-ceramic glass which has superior...
5 Ways to Keep Your Glass Shower Sparkling Clean Your shower is a place to refresh, wake yourself up, ease aching muscles or just enjoy a few luxurious minutes to yourself. However, there’s nothing more frustrating than having your beautiful, shiny glass shower door stained with dried water marks. It can be even more frustrating when the steps you take...
6 Simple Ways to Insulate Your Glass Doors for Energy Efficiency There’s nothing like a glass door to let in all that beautiful sunshine. Favoured for walk-out basements, porch and deck entries, kitchens and more, sliding doors and French doors are a great addition to any home. They help create an airy open feeling and are particularly useful in rooms...
10 Tips to Stop and Prevent a Foggy Windshield A foggy windshield is not only an annoyance, it can be a real safety hazard since it impairs how well you can see while behind the wheel. To help prevent the possibility of risk to other drivers and yourself, always let your windshield fully de-fog before driving away. Is your foggy windshield a constant nuisance no matter...
Do It Yourself Repair Kits for Windshields - Do They Really Work? Did you know that your windshield can bear over half of your vehicle’s weight in the event of a rollover? That’s a major reason why it’s so important to ensure that your windshield is in good shape. Even the smallest imperfection can impact the integrity of the glass...
Protect Your Screens, Protect Your Pets Window and door screens are the most effective way to let fresh air in while keeping bugs and other debris out. They can also get destroyed by our beloved pets who gnaw, climb, or crash into screened windows and doors. If your screens are being damaged by dogs or cats wanting in (or out!)...
A Top-Quality Custom Patio Cover or Sunroom For Inside Out Living In our rainy climate in Nanaimo, BC, it makes a lot of sense to have an enclosed outdoor space. This room will more than likely become everyone’s new favourite spot in the house, becoming the preferred place for your art studio, game nights, parties, family dinners or simply a...