Prepping Your Bathroom For The Holidays

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

Hosting Thanksgiving this year?  If you are, there’s no doubt that you’re not only doing lots of cooking, but you’re also cleaning and prepping your home for guests.  If there is one area of your home that needs to be spotless, it’s your bathroom.  Here are a few tips for prepping your bathroom for guests this holiday season:

•  Make sure everything is very clean.  Your guests won’t notice a few dust bunnies under your couch, but they will notice tooth paste splatter on your bathroom mirror!

• Stock the vanity area with amenities your guests can use to feel comfortable.  These items can include anything from cotton balls to razors to a spare toothbrush.

• Put a vase of fresh flowers in your bathroom to brighten up the space.  Not only will it look beautiful, but it will also give off a beautiful aroma.

• Switch out worn or dirty shower curtains and liners and replace old bathmats with something new and plush.

• Display colorful and good quality hand towels and bath towels. 

• Add “spa items” to your bathroom to spruce up its look.  This can include anything from loofahs, bath salts to inexpensive soaps and candles to create an ambiance.

• Provide a hamper your used bath towels and linens that your guests can use.

• Make sure all your bathroom fixtures are working and in good shape for your guests.  Also make sure that your plumbing is in working condition to avoid embarrassing scenarios. 

Looking to revamp your bathroom?  Contact the professionals at Bell Mirror & Glass.  Our work is timeless and beautiful.  You won’t be disappointed!   

How To Clean Your Glass Shower Doors

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

No one can deny that Custom Glass Shower Doors are beautiful.  Not only do they add to the ambiance of your bathroom; but they also create a sleek look that's sure to impress all of your guests.  You've no doubt put a lot of thought into the creation of your custom bathroom, so we know you understand how important proper care is in order to preserve its quality.  

Cleaning Glass Shower doors can be a downright annoying experience.  But it doesn’t have to be!  We've compiled some of the best Shower Door care tips out there to get the job done.  Whether it's day to day upkeep or if your doors are in need of a deep clean, we're here to help.  

• Proactively, always turn on the air vent in your bathroom post shower.  This will help control the humidity in the room which can create a buildup on your shower doors. 
• Always wipe down wet shower doors.  Bell Mirror and Glass recommends using a squeegee daily.  We also recommend that you use liquid soap, as bar soaps tend to be made up on ingredients that are very difficult to clean off of your shower door.   
• Green Clean!  Mix a combination of White Vinegar, Dish Soap, Lemon Juice and Baking Soda together.  Scrub your Shower Doors lightly to remove hard water and soap scum.  Leave mixture on doors for 5-10 minutes.  Rinse with hot water.
• Have an excessive amount of buildup on your shower doors?  Trust Bell & Mirror Glass Professional Glass Cleaner.  It's our very own professional strength glass cleaner.  It creates no ammonia, and doesn't streak or leave film on your glass.

Looking to add Custom Shower Doors to your bathroom?  Contact the professionals at Bell Mirror and Glass.  We’re here to make your dream bathroom come to life.  We stand by our product and guarantee spectacular results!  Call us today at 316-262-8642.

Christmas in November

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

It's never too early to get yourself into the Christmas Spirit, and Wichita offers a bunch of great events to celebrate early.  Nearly every day of the week in November and December, those seeking holiday cheer can easily find concerts, plays, shopping events and light displays.  Many of these events are continuing traditions, it wouldn't be Christmas in Wichita without Botanica's glowing gardens and illuminations, the competing performances of "The Nutcracker," edible housemaking at Gingerbread Village, and a Christmas show at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre.

• Holiday Tables: a collection of table settings presented by area hosts.  Shopping, baked goods, holiday and home, 10 am - 4pm Nov 9th, Wichita Center for the Arts.  $10 Lunch 11:300 am to 1:30 pm.
• Santa's Arrival at Towne West Square, parade inside the mall featuring Towne West Express, Santa and marching band starting at Dick's Sporting Goods, 1pm Nov 16th. 
• Gingerbread Village:  Come decorate gingerbread houses 10am - 5pm Nov. 16th and noon to 5pm Nov. 17th, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. $9.50 ages 12+, $8 for seniors and $6 children ages 3-11.

For a full list of events please visit http://goo.gl/qacG6c.  Help spread the Holiday Cheer in Wichita!

How to Stock Your Home Bar

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

One of our many specialties at Bell Mirror & Glass, is making custom glass bars for you home.  Having a private bar in your home can make entertaining guest much easier and certainly more enjoyable.  Becoming the bartender in your home starts with stocking your bar with drinks to serve your guests. 

Starting a home bar can seem like a daunting and expensive task.  Bell Mirror & Glass offers affordable prices to build your very own custom bar to look exactly how you want.  Stocking the bar can also  be made affordable and easy if done correctly.  Rule number one, pick an alcohol that you personally enjoy drinking, since you will be around your bar more than anyone else.  This is also a chance to share your personal favorites with friends and neighbors.  Rule number two, start small!  It is much easier to gradually grow your bar than to go out and cripple your wallet with a huge purchase.  Buy ingredients to make a few different drinks, once you get more comfortable mixing drinks, you can slowly expand your menu of cocktails.  For more information on different classic cocktails and ingredients to stock your bar with please visit http://goo.gl/OF6s12.

You can't stock your bar if you don't have one.  Bell Mirror & Glass creates great custom glass bars for your home.  Visit our Facebook and Flickr to see some examples and get your own bar today!

Decorate Your Home For Halloween

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

If you like to be artistic and express yourself, Halloween can be the perfect time.  It can be a lot of fun to get into the Halloween spirit and decorate your property for your favorite scary holiday.  Creating an entire spooky scene in front and on your home can be fun and easy if you know what to do.  The right decorations will take a quick trip to the story and making the most of what you already have. 
You can start your decorations on the front lawn, likely the first thing people will see when they approach your house for a trick-or-treat.  You can use what is already all around you to begin, leaves!  The more crunchy brown leaves the better, you can make a pile and have some boots coming out from under.  You can cover your trees, bushes and the whole front of your home in cheep cotton spider webs.  You can then move on to your front porch or steps, adding some more spider webs and a few cheap decorations.  Make a tradition out of carving pumpkins.  Adding some fog light that point toward your home and a fog machine can really up the scare factor.  The more creative you are willing to be the better your house can look for Halloween.  For a complete list of decorations, instructions and helpful pictures please visit http://goo.gl/GGPrAA.

Bell Mirror & Glass wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

Hurricane Sandy Anniversary

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com



With forecasts for unsettled weather rolling in across the nation, residents of the Northeast are reminded of the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.  Sandy made landfall on October 29th , 2012, wiping out neighborhood s and causing billions of dollars in damage along the east coast.  More than 100 people died as a result.  Homeowners and communities continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild, a year later.  This is a good time to remember that everyone should be ready and prepared for the next big storm.  Learn more about how you can prepare and what supplies you should have here: http://goo.gl/Dn7V6y
Although Sandy did not reach Kansas or directly around it, it is still a huge reminder of just how powerful mother nature can be at any moment.  It is important to prepare our homes for any storm that could hit.  Storm doors and windows are a great place to begin.  Bell Mirror & Glass can install or repair your glass windows and doors.  Make sure your home is ready for the next big storm, because preparing now can save you the tragedy later.

Protect your home during Hurricane Season

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

As the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, it is a good time to remember the tragedy and remind ourselves that we can never be to careful.  No matter where you live it can never hurt to prepare your home to withstand storms.  A good place to start is with your windows and doors.  Bell Mirror & Glass provides storm safe windows and doors, we can install on any home.  We also provide a variety of safety glass including tempered glass, laminated glass, and wire glass. 

Protect your home this hurricane season call Bell Mirror & Glass at 316-262-8642.