Where Can I Buy Inexpensive Wine Glasses?
You’re hosting your first dinner party in your new home. Everything is perfect; the menu, the table, the flowers. That is until you realize your guests will be drinking their wine out of the jelly jars you’ve been using. (Not that there is anything wrong with that!) You need glasses, but your dinner party budget […]
What Are Different Wine Glasses For?
The proper serving of wine is an art to perfect. Every wine connoisseur knows that different wine glasses serve unique purposes for the wine it holds. Knowing these differences will help you enhance the experience of wine sipping for you and your guests. Anatomy of the Wine Glass A basic lesson on the terminology of […]
What is the Best Wine Glass?
The best wine glass will capture the fullness of the wine’s flavor and aroma and allow your taste buds to appreciate the wine fully. Overall, the wine glass enhances the entire experience of wine drinking, although it is not easy to choose just one wine glass that is the best. What is considered the best […]
Are Wine Glasses Necessary?
To answer this question, we turn to science. What does the research say, you ask? Well, a study published in the Journal of Wine Research (yes, that is a real scholarly journal) conducted by Margaret A. Cliff found that wine glass shape had a significant impact on how wine drinkers perceived the intensity of the […]
What Wine Glasses Do Sommeliers Use?
In any field, experts are the people you turn to for the most trustworthy advice. They are the most knowledgeable in their field and can offer the best recommendations. In the area of wine, sommeliers are the go-to people. Sommeliers are the experts in all things wine. Beyond their understanding of the wine itself, they […]
How Can You Tell If a Wine Glass Is Crystal?
Crystal has a particular reputation for being the “fancy” version of glass and is typically used for formal tableware on special occasions. So naturally, this might leave you wondering what’s so special about crystal. The discerning wine enthusiast will want to know how to spot a wine glass that’s made of crystal. Glass Wine Glasses […]
Preparing For A Hurricane
Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season Hurricanes have ravaged many different areas in North America over the past decade. Severe weather has brought the United States Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Harvey and Irma, Hurricane Michael, and many other tropical storms. These storms cause property damage and death, and injury to those who were not able to […]
How Flat is Glass?
The Case of Glass Tolerances Question: Dear Glass Detective, What are the tolerances for ¼” glass as far as flatness or being level is concerned? Thank you, Brent R. Answer: Dear Brent, Thank you for contacting the Glass.com Glass Detective with your questions concerning the tolerances or “flatness” for what you are referring to as […]
A Day in the Life of a Glass Shop: Robert Hiller
Commercial Glass and Plastics Lynchburg, VA Robert Hiller’s 15,000 square foot glass shop is impressive by any standard—especially because it sits in the mostly rural foothills of southwest Virginia. But the 64-year-old didn’t just build Commercial Glass and Plastics Inc. overnight. He’s a second-generation glazier whose father started in the glass business in 1945— not […]
DIY Window Installation
Who doesn’t love the feeling after completing a great project that you’re proud of? The feeling of accomplishment is an undeniably fantastic feeling to have known you did something successfully. Do it yourself (DIY) projects are a big way that we do this in our lives. Specifically, DIY home improvement projects make us feel like […]
What You Need to Know about Mirror Frames
Mirrors are a wonderful addition to a room’s décor. They make a room feel more spacious and bright. The frame of a mirror has the potential to dictate the aesthetic of the entire piece. Learn what you need to know about mirror frames!
RV Window Protection
If you’re a veteran RV’er, you probably know that replacing windows on your rig can be an expensive endeavor. And if you’re a new RV’er,
Unique and Luxury Glass Shower Enclosures
Want to create a mind-blowing shower that’s both visually impressive and equally luxurious? We’re talking about the kind you see featured on home renovation shows or the ones you drool over on your Pinterest board late at night. Well, Glass.com has seen a lot of showers and we’ve dissected the elements that it takes to create these ultra-lux glass shower enclosures.
Replacing Glass in Historic Windows – Is It Worth It?
Old windows are more common than you might think, especially if you’re not in a newly built home. We discuss whether or not you should replace the glass in your home’s historic windows. Learn new ways to improve your window’s longevity.
What Causes a Mirror to Tarnish?
Mirrors can suffer from tarnishing, fogging, black spot formation, de-silvering and more. So what causes mirrors to tarnish? There can be a few culprits, but there’s one that’s almost guaranteed to ruin a mirror. The Glass Detective explains on our blog!
Top Shower Cleaning Tips and Tricks for a Sparkling Clean Bathroom
Scrubbing a glass shower enclosure is usually the last thing that people want to tackle when cleaning their home, but there are a lot of good reasons it should always come first. Check out our shower cleaning tips & tricks to get your shower clean and keep it that way!
