When we talk about changes in the macroeconomic situation, we cannot ignore the major steps made by U.S. glass manufacturers in their striving to survive. The competition has become so intensive that it is extremely difficult to expand and even simply preserve the existing market share. Not surprisingly, many U.S. glass industry players choose to move their facilities abroad or simply try to expand internationally.

This is what Corning Inc., one of the major US-based specialty glass manufacturers, decided to do. To the knowledge of Chandler Glass, the company wants to invest huge finances in setting up and running a manufacturing facility in India. The facility will be dealing primarily with optical cable. 270 people will be lucky to find their employment there. In addition, the local government has provided a five-year window for the investor to avoid excessive payments and taxes. This seems like a good decision for a competitive glass manufacturer, which is looking for the new ways to build and expand its business.

We at Chandler Glass know how hard it can be at times to remain successful against all odds. We have also noticed that moving manufacturing facilities abroad is no longer an exception; it is a common trend. U.S. glass manufacturers benefit from reduced costs and lower wages to be paid to local workers. The latter, in turn, benefit from additional employment opportunities and the investments made by foreigners in their infrastructure.

The only thing that makes Chandler Glass concerned is the future of U.S.-based employment. What is going to happen with those, who live in the U.S. and want to work in the U.S.? If everyone moves to the third world, Americans will simply have no motivation to improve their economic climate. Unfortunately, Chandler Glass alone cannot change the situation, but we still hope to see the triumph of the American economy and improved wellbeing of our citizens!

We all do it. Arizonians are known to be friendly. We don?t mind inviting strangers into our homes and rarely does it ever cause concern or have a negative result. When allowing workmen into your home though, keep in mind that some of those ?fly-by-night? operators may be people that have lost jobs from reputable companies not because of the economy but because of addiction issues, alcoholism, poor workmanship, and even bad behavior.

What if you aren?t an artist and your kid is more street gang graffiti artist than Picasso? There are cheesy peel-and-stick decorations at dollar and thrifty stores, but we have a few ideas that won?t leave you scrubbing with window glass cleaner or needing window glass repair. Hang ribbons from the top inside sill of the window using thumb tacks or removable 3M hooks and tie Christmas ornaments at varying lengths. Keeping it all in the same color family presents a unified look that is smart and attractive. Using those same kind of removable sticky hooks, you can outline or swag holiday lights around the window. But what if you want something special?

The bottom line ? it?s what matters most. Renovating a home or property is an expensive undertaking. It can be time consuming, stressful, intimidating, and it tests ones skills and spirit. Home remodeling has been known to make or break relationships. The arguments are rarely about finishes and choices of products or labor, they are about money.

Hiring people you can trust is, of course, imperative. Yet that is not all you can do. Often unforeseen circumstances advance the budget beyond the limit. When tackling a project it is important to remember the rule of thumb: it takes twice as long and twice as much money as you think to finish it.

Calling in friends and family seems like a good idea, right? Free labor? Not if they don?t know what they are doing. One of our employees had her laminate wood floors installed by a neighbor. He accidentally set her house on fire! The fire was put out, but the smoke damage took months to remove and was expensive. Hiring the right professional in the first place would have saved her a great deal of time, money, and aggravation.

Buying materials ?off the rack? sounds easy too, but not if they don?t fit! There are many custom cabinet makers that are affordable and custom countertop installers that can make your kitchen or bathroom just right when something store-bought would not fit and look terrible. Local craftsmen, small businesses, and artisans with affordable fees can be found quite easily with a little digging around.

A common mistake is using someone?s old paint. Paint does expire. It thickens, gets lumpy, the ingredients separate, and if you run out there?s a good chance that even a paint with the same formula won?t match right. Paint is cheap. Invest in fresh paint and your project will appear much better.

Don?t be afraid to buy used either. Habitat for Humanity has warehouses with used building products all over the nation and some of those carefully removed building materials can be a big boon if you have the right tradesman to install them in your home.

There are a lot of ways to cut costs ? for instance, using granite tiles instead of a solid slab of granite costs about a third as much. That?s far better than laminate or composite countertops! Finding appliances in unusual places ? like the clearance section at IKEA, for instance, saved a friend half of the cost of replacing her oven. It was heavy to haul home, but the find was worth it! Are you thinking of replacing your couch because the cushions are sagging? Why not just replace the foam and wash the covers instead?

Spring is here, and summer will not wait! So, is your car ready to meet the hottest summer days? Is your house prepared for the hot days and nights in July-August? Time is running fast, but only those who think in advance can win the prize! We at Chandler Glass would like to provide some tips to help you get ready for this awesome summer! Here we will speak about tinting glass.

First, you may have questions as to whether and why you should tint your glass. The answer is quite simple: for example, your car can become 70% cooler when it is tinted. The same goes with houses ? you can make your house much more pleasant for living during summer, if you choose a high-quality tinting film and professional glass service providers to do the job. Tinting windows is also useful, because it helps reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, up to 99%. As a result, while at home, your interior will be protected from the damaging influence of the sun. In the car, your skin and appearance will also be safer in the presence of quality tinted glass.

Now the basic question is how to make it right! Chandler Glass can help you! First of all, if you are willing to tint your car, make sure you check the local laws and regulations governing these issues. Each state has a different law regarding the darkness of the tint allowed for vehicles. The central measure to consider is visible light transmission (VLT), and we will willingly assist you in choosing the best legal product!

Everyone agrees that it is better to trust the process of glass tinting to professionals. Only professionals can ensure that the product fulfills its mission, lasts long, and looks excellent. We at Chandler Glass have rich experience working with tinted glass, so you are welcome to use our services and make your summer better and brighter than the sun!