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Old City Hall Restoration in the Heart of Bay City

For those who grew up in Bay City, the old town hall has stood as a beautiful landmark of the community for over a century. At Laurence Smith Window and Door, we were especially excited about the opportunity to be a part of restoring this historic building to its former

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Apply for the Invest in Others Scholarship!

Two College Scholarships from Laurence Smith Window and Door and the Marvin Design Gallery! We’re committed to supporting and investing in our community. Each year, through our Invest In Others Scholarship we offer two, $2500 scholarships to students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their education and community. If you

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Windows That Provide Luxurious Living In New Midland Residence

There is a tangible excitement in the air when a project involves building something from the ground up. Having the freedom that comes from working on a project from the very beginning allows us the opportunity to push the limits and create something functional and beautiful with our clients. The

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Let the Sunshine Into Your Gladwin Home

Architecture from the 1960s often evokes strong memories of the period—including the music of the era. The 1960s walkout in Deephaven, MN that you see here, certainly brings back memories of one of the most popular songs of the late 60s: The 5th Dimension’s Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. What does

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Smart Windows for Your Smart Mount Pleasant Home

There is a lot of talk about “smart homes” these days and smart windows should be part of the equation for your Mount Pleasant home. Smart homes are kind of a big thing. As a matter of fact, a recent Google search for “Smart Homes Michigan” turned up about 2,800,000

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Can You Mix Styles in Your Midland Home?

One of the unwritten laws of home design is that one simply doesn’t mix styles. And while it may be an unwritten rule, it’s one that designers and builders have adhered to rather stringently for years. So does that mean you have to stick with the existing style in your

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A House for All Seasons in Bay City

Most of us living in the area around Bay City don’t have to worry about maintaining two homes on one property like the Maine home you see pictured here.  The owners, however, wanted to keep the original summer home (built in 1885) but knew that renovations to make it livable

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