February 18, 2022

By Lyle Hill

A Day At The Glass Shop Have you ever wondered what it’s like at a glass shop, how they operate, or what it’s like to work in one? Here’s a first-hand account from someone with decades of industry experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgp2bZBeH-M Glass shops, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. As someone who will soon […]

February 18, 2022

By Lyle Hill

The Case of the Reticent Railing Remodeler Dear Glass Detective, Would you please advise me whether to choose between laminated or tempered glass for a frameless glass railing system on my balcony in the 4th floor of a building? Will ½” glass be considered safe or should I ask for a thicker glass? I want […]

February 18, 2022

By Penny Stacey

When you look around your home, door hardware isn’t likely the first thing you will notice. But door hardware is crucial to both the appearance and function of your doors, so you will want to make sure you choose from many options wisely. You can opt for classic hardware, or modern, contemporary hardware; handles that […]

February 4, 2022

By Amy Hennes

Asking how much a wine glass costs is akin to asking how much a car costs. Sure, wine glasses (usually) don’t come with extras and options, but you do need to consider different models and styles, uses, and users. Do you want something inexpensive and basic such as a Kia or Spark?  Perhaps you would […]

February 3, 2022

By Amy Hennes

Drinking wine is both communal and personal. The act of drinking wine with friends and family elicits memories of the good times past and inspires planning for future gatherings. It’s a well-deserved treat after a long day or the perfect libation for a celebration. The wine you choose for any of the above reasons depends […]

February 3, 2022

By Amy Hennes

“I’m a wine enthusiast. The more wine I drink, the more enthusiastic I get!” – Anonymous Congratulations! If you’re interested in the types of wine glasses available, you, too, are a wine enthusiast. Or perhaps an enthusiastic wine drinker at the very least. The wine enthusiast enjoys trying new wines, learning about acidity and tannins*, […]

February 3, 2022

By Amy Hennes

What is Winemaking? Winemaking, more formally known as vindication, is the biochemical process of transforming grapes into wine. Without question, the art of winemaking has evolved over the centuries and is still growing. Sidenote: remember the movie The Big Chill when William Hurt said that line? “I was evolving; I’m still evolving.” It’s a great […]

February 3, 2022

By Amy Hennes

If you’re like so many, you’re constantly discovering the delight of great red wines. And, if you’re like so many of us, you’re completely overwhelmed about the number of varietals (that’s wine speak for different wine types) and which glass is which and which glass is right for your personal enjoyment of red wine. So, […]

February 2, 2022

By Amy Hennes

Some of us struggle with dinner table protocols. It can become confusing when there are two to three forks on the left, two spoons on the right, a couple above the place setting, and a bread plate on BOTH sides. Not to mention, there are two wine glasses to the right of your plate. Which […]

February 2, 2022

By info@glass.com

You don’t need to be a sommelier or wine expert to find the best drinking glasses. After all, stemless wine glasses are appropriate for every type of wine. You can also use these tumbler-like glasses for non-alcoholic drinks. Let’s explore the reasons why you might choose this type of glass, as well as some truly […]