Many fireplaces are open hearth and use free standing screens instead of glass fireplace doors. What typically happens is that on cold winter nights a damper left open. This will cause the entire house to be freezing the next morning. The night before the roaring fire provided a toasty warm room atmosphere. Most people won’t…
Summer is coming to an end and it is time to start preparing for the cold season. It is time to tune up and prepare your wood stove with a full inspection, new gaskets and perhaps replacement wood stove glass. Tip: Burn only dry, seasoned wood. This produces more heat and prevents creosote buildup, which can…
TheRVgeeks.com put together an excellent video on measuring, purchasing and installing a replacement RV Window using windows purchased from RVwindows.com which is one of our other Peninsula Glass divisions. This video is an excellent step by step video that they followed including a tour of our factory. TheRVgeeks.com investigated a number of purchase options including DIY repair…
The idea for shatter resistant glass for homes comes from modern windshields used in cars and aircraft using tempered laminated glass. Tempered glass, which is also known as safety glass, is heat treated for added strength. Laminated tempered glass consists of two sheets of tempered glass with a shatterproof plastic layer laminated between them. If…
You might remember the days when chalk and blackboards were in use. This era was followed by whiteboards and dry erase markers, but one of the frustrating downfalls of the traditional whiteboard is that they often leave shadows and the finish would quickly wear down. Did you know that there’s now a better option with…
Whether your van conversion plan is to hit the open road and travel with the family, or a custom conversion for your specific business needs, you now have the option to replace those standard stationary windows with quality aftermarket custom van conversion windows. Custom conversion windows add a beautiful and functional finishing touch to your…
Glass deck railing panels are a great, modern option for those wanting to preserve the beautiful view from their deck (like this customer), or even just to surround your sparkling pool to keep the kids and pets out when not in use. Using glass deck railing panels creates a safety barrier while allowing you to…
Replacing your windows doesn’t have to be costly. If your home’s window frames are in good condition, there’s no need to replace them – simply upgrade with replacement double pane windows units or Insulating glass units (IGUs). Are you looking for a way to consume less energy in your home or office? Over time insulated…
The DIY craze has crafty people scrambling to collect old wine corks and wooden pallets, so we thought we would explore the idea of making your very own, one-of-a-kind glass tabletop piece! Benefits of a Glass Tabletop Table Glass tables fit nicely with so many styles and always looks classy. If your dining area is…
Your glass table top has developed surface scratches over time. What are your options to restore your glass table top to new? You can go out and buy a new glass top table. You can order a replacement glass table top. You can also try to do some light buffing or polishing to restore the…