What to Do When a Window Breaks: 4 Steps for Peace of Mind
The dreaded broken window—more than simply an inconvenience, a broken window can compromise your home’s security, comfort, and energy efficiency. Whether your window is cracked or the glass has been shattered, there are simple steps you can take to give…
Are Replacement Windows Worth the Cost?
Are you one of the people who have a never-ending list of home improvements you’d like to accomplish someday? With so many potential projects and a finite budget to get them all done, it can be hard to choose where…
How to Buy the Right Glass Shower Door
Whether you’re building a new home, undertaking an addition, or remodeling, a glass shower door is a modern touch that will add style and elegance to any bathroom. Not only will it make your bathroom look beautiful, but a glass…
Glass Installation: Should You Use Specialists or General Contractors?
If you have a project in mind or need your window or door glass repaired, then you’re starting the process of finding someone to do the job. The number of options available today is great for the consumer; you can…
Repair vs. Replace for Fogged Glass with a Broken Seal
Have you ever tried to clean a window that appeared dirty, only to realize that the problem is actually between the panes of glass, not on them? It’s a common issue, and one that many people experience—a fogged window due to a failed window…
Egress Windows 101: Function, Code Standards, and the Pros and Cons
As a homeowner, you might be aware of egress windows. New regulations have appeared in recent decades and now egress windows are required in any room where people sleep or spend a large amount of time. While their primary purpose…
Up to Code: Window and Zoning Requirements in Greater Burlington, VT
When planning updates for your home, checking with your hometown for code standards, applications and permits can be a last minute and frantic step in otherwise standard home improvements. Here at Acme Glass, our installation teams are all well versed…
When to Replace or Install Storm Windows and Doors
Winter in northern New England brings gusting winds and cold weather outside. Drafty windows and shaky storms become too inefficient over time, and periodically require updating to keep your home warm. The Warning Signs It’s all too easy to overlook…
Best Way to Measure for New Storm Windows or Doors
The time has finally come. You can’t ignore the drafts, the whistling, or the rattling in your home anymore. Installing new storm windows or doors are the easiest way to decrease air leakage from your home, without a full replacement…
The Secret to an Effortlessly Clean Shower – Shower Coatings
If you’re considering or in the early stages of updating your shower, there’s one secret to increasing the lifespan of a remodeled shower. While old glass showers might have been covered in soap scum or build-up, modern technology has found…
3 Important Things to Know About Insulated Glass Windows
We get questions from homeowners all the time about insulated glass in windows, especially when it comes to passing or failing home inspections. Whether you’re looking to sell your home, buy a new house, or simply want to learn more…
What to Plan for a Bathroom Remodel
Before you get started on your bathroom remodel, you need to plan the following: what your budget is; who will be doing the work; and what your timeline is. With decades of experience, we have some recommendations that can help…
Improve Morale and Productivity with This Affordable Office Update
All the biggest companies have awesome offices, chock full of cool things to make it seem like an adult’s playground. If you look really closely at the offices of the giant companies, the beanbag chairs or the office cafes are not…
Tips for Home Renovations and Complying with Your HOA
For homeowners who belong to an HOA, making updates to your home can be a big deal. Even a simple front door replacement can violate the rules of a homeowners association, so we’ve collected some tips on how you can…
Why Winter is the Best Time to Upgrade Your Windows and Doors in Vermont
Spring is one of the most popular times of year to buy and install new windows and doors, and it’s not hard to see why. Once the harsh Vermont winter has finally passed, problems with old, drafty windows are fresh…
How to Reduce Building Overhead with Commercial Window Replacement
Maintaining a commercial building can sometimes feel like playing a game of Whack-a-Mole. Just when you’ve solved one problem, another pops up. Because of the ever-growing to-do list, your facility’s windows are typically one of the last things on your…
What to Do When a Window Won’t Open or Close in Your Home
Windows are one of the main factors that make your home comfortable—or not. When you want to enjoy a nice breeze or keep out the elements, few things are more frustrating than a window that won’t open or close. A…
Creative Custom Glass Ideas to Give Your Home New Life
It’s that time of year—spring is finally here, and so is spring cleaning season. If all the de-cluttering has you in the mood to spruce up your space, glass is the perfect material to consider. Adding a custom glass element is the…
Inspiring Bathroom Design Upgrades to Make Over Your Space
We spend a lot of time in the bathroom, but it’s rarely anyone’s favorite room in the house. As the place where we so often get ready for and unwind from the day, doesn’t the bathroom deserve some attention? Whether…
Vinyl vs. Wood-Clad or Wood Replacement Windows for the Home
You’ve made the wise decision to replace your windows. While window replacement is a sizeable investment, 70 to 80 percent of the cost will be recouped through a higher market value during resale. Replacement windows will also increase the energy efficiency of…
How to Fix Cracked Glass
It’s your housecleaning day. You’ve watered the plants, dusted your shelves and finally you just finished polishing your windows when suddenly something catches your eye… is that a scratch? You get a closer second glance and then realize… it’s not…