Laurence Smith Blog

We are thrilled to be a part of constructing the new mixed-use building in Bay City. This building will be located in the heart of Bay City and Laurence Smith Window and Door is eager to provide the windows and patio doors for what is sure to be a central… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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