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Michigan shower door codes made simple
Installation

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
Style

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
Glass Guides

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
Shower Door Types

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
Innovation

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
Accessories

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?
Buying Guides

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
Product Reviews

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
Installation

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
Shower Door Types

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
Glass Guides

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
Care & Maintenance

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
Innovation

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
Product Reviews

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
Innovation

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
Shower Door Types

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
Shower Door Types

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
Shower Door Types

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
Glass Guides

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
Glass Guides

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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