Guides, comparisons & shower-glass know-how.
Plain-English guides on shower doors, glass, hardware and care from the family that builds them in Sterling Heights.
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Michigan shower door codes made simple
What that tiny etched stamp in the corner of your glass actually means, why it matters, and how building code shapes a r
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Choosing the right shower door for a mid-century modern home
Clean lines, honest materials, and restraint. Here's how to pick glass and hardware that belong in an MCM bathroom inste
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A plain-English guide to shower glass types
Clear, low-iron, frosted, rain-textured, or patterned cast: here's what each one actually does for privacy, light, and
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The best of both worlds
Frameless gets all the attention and framed gets the bargain shoppers. Semi-frameless quietly sits in the middle, and fo
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The role of recycling in the glass manufacturing industry
Glass is one of the most recyclable materials we make. Here is how recycled glass actually moves through a furnace, and
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Slip-proof your shower without making it ugly
Bathroom safety has come a long way from the chrome hospital bar. Here is how to build a shower that protects everyone i
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How much does a shower door cost in Michigan?
There's no honest one-number answer, but there is an honest way to understand the number you'll get. Here's what actual
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Our top five shower door handles for a modern bathroom
The handle is the one part of your enclosure you touch every single day. Here are the five styles we keep coming back to
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Hotel and multi-family shower specs in metro Detroit
A bathroom in a single-family home gets used a few times a day by people who care about it. A hotel or apartment shower
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Glass shower enclosures in Michigan
Corner, neo-angle, or inline? Here is how the three common enclosure shapes work, how custom sizing happens, and what ge
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Low-iron vs standard clear
Standard clear glass carries a faint green tint most people never notice, until they see low-iron next to it. Here's wh
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How to maintain your shower doors for the long haul
A good glass enclosure can look brand-new for years. The difference comes down to a few small habits and knowing what ne
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Smart bathrooms
Lighted mirrors, digital valves, and heated everything are showing up in Macomb and Oakland County baths. Here's what's
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Hardware finishes that look great in hard water
Around metro Detroit, the spots show up by Tuesday. Here's which hinge, handle, and bracket finishes hide hard-water bui
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Steam and spa showers in Michigan
A steam enclosure is a different animal from a standard glass shower. Here is what actually changes when you want to tra
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Framed vs frameless shower doors
The two enclosures look worlds apart, and the difference goes deeper than the metal. Here's how they actually compare on
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Sliding vs. swing
Older metro-Detroit ranches were built with small, tight bathrooms. Here's how clearance, tubs, and door swing decide wh
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Customizing a framed shower door to fit every style
A framed enclosure is the most adaptable door we build. Here's how the frame finish, glass, and hardware come together,
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Hard water and clear glass
Clear glass is stunning the day it goes in. Around here, the real question is how to keep it that way. Here's what actua
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Privacy without the cave
Frosted and textured glass can hide what you want hidden without turning your shower into a dim little closet. The trick
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