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Glass is vitally important for countless applications across dozens of industries. A more fanciful use for glass is to shape it into a Christmas ornament. While plastic ornaments are praised for their shatterproof qualities, many people think Christmas trees look best with the glitter and glow...Continue Reading

Burglaries fall into the category of things you think only happen to other people. But what if one day you come home from running errands to find the window in your back room shattered and many of your expensive belongings missing? What should your first steps be? How do you handle this...Continue Reading

We all remember as children our parents telling us, “Close the door - you’re not heating the neighborhood!” In the winter, there is definitely something to be learned from that bit of wisdom.

As cold weather sets in across North America, people...Continue Reading

It’s hard enough to stay warm in the winter without those darn drafts sneaking in through the windows. Stay more comfortable and lower your heating bills with these tips to prevent winter drafts.

Apply Rubber Weatherstripping

Self-sticking weatherstripping is a...Continue Reading

Nothing delays getting on the road more than condensation on your windshield. Well, maybe ice, but that’s another story.

Dangerous driving in winter mornings can also often be contributed to impatient drivers beginning their commute before fully defogging all windows. Being in a hurry to...Continue Reading

We’ve all been there… you forgot about the Daylight Savings Time change when you set the alarm, and now you have 15 minutes to be out the door! Obviously, seconds matter in this situation, so when you jump out of the shower the last thing you want to see is...Continue Reading

You hear the terms “hard water” and “soft water” thrown around a lot, but do you really know what that means? To break it down, hard water contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium and soft water is treated and only contains sodium.

Hard...Continue Reading

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a fumbled dish while loading the dishwasher, a baseball through the kitchen window or an act of vandalism…we’ve all had to deal with broken glass at some point. Back in 1992, Annie Lennox had a...Continue Reading

’Tis better to be safe than sorry, the old adage goes. With the use of cell phones and GPS we often have a false sense of safety and security when we hit the road. It’s easy to believe that’s all you need before you embark on a summer road trip.

Even with roadside assistance services,...Continue Reading

Auto window tinting can provide both a stylish accessory and comforting security.Continue Reading