Laurence Smith Blog

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Does size really matter when it comes to choosing new windows for your Bad Axe home? It really comes down to what you mean by size. There’s no question that the trend in home design these days is to take advantage of as much natural light as possible. Window size… Read More

For many of us in the Midwest, there is something comfortable, attractive, and special about older homes. And while the home you see pictured here is actually from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio it would look equally at home in Alma or the surrounding area. Of course, an older home… Read More

When remodeling the kitchen in your Bay City home you’ll want to pay attention to the kind of windows you install. But which windows are the right ones for your kitchen? Let’s be honest, there are a lot of different kitchen styles out there and one size (or style) certainly… Read More

When you’re considering new windows for your Saginaw home, you’re looking at an investment that will serve you for years. Do you really need to be concerned about what’s trending in the window world? One thing to keep in mind is that there’s a big difference between fads and trends.… Read More

Choosing new or replacement windows for your home isn’t something you do every day. That means a lot of homeowners may have a bit of confusion when it comes to specifying exactly what they want. Here’s some help in defining the terms that describe the kind of windows available to… Read More