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Articles on shower doors, glass, and design
Buyer's guides, project notes, and care advice from the person who installs the glass.
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Buyer's Guide · 8 min · Nov 3, 2026
Advantages and Disadvantages of Glass Railings
Glass railings keep the view open and never need paint. They also cost more than wood, aluminum or steel, show every fingerprint, and can need a top rail or laminated glass to pass inspection.
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Buyer's Guide · 6 min · Nov 3, 2026
Shower Door Installation Cost: What Sets the Price
A glass shower door costs $959 installed on average in the US, and frameless runs $600 to $1,900. What moves a real quote: door style, size, glass, hardware and the opening itself.
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Project Notes · 4 min · Sep 20, 2026
Floating Staircase Glass Railings in a $12M Clyde Hill Home
A new Clyde Hill home listed at $12M has standoff glass on its floating stairs and spigot glass on the landings. What each mount does, and how the job came together.
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Buyer's Guide · 9 min · Apr 12, 2026
Starphire vs. Standard Clear Glass: When Low-Iron Is Worth It
Starphire is Vitro's low-iron glass. It drops the green tint you see on the edge of standard clear glass, and the glass costs about 60% more. Here's when that's worth paying for and when it isn't.
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Care & Maintenance · 5 min · Mar 8, 2026
Keeping Shower Glass Clean: What Actually Works in 2026
Greater Seattle has hard water, and shower glass shows it. Here's the maintenance routine that keeps glass looking clean for the life of the installation, plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Buyer's Guide · 6 min · Feb 15, 2026
From Curtain to Glass: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Switching from a fabric or vinyl curtain to a glass shower enclosure changes more than the look. Here's what actually changes, what doesn't, and when the upgrade makes sense.