DK Watchlist, 08/26/16

Keep updated with DK Watchlist’s best of the industry’s blogs! DK Watchlist brings you the most interesting news of the hour, the most useful home hacks for the weekend, and the craziest stories in the industry.

Smart Glass Glimpse

Zhongwang Enters The US Market In Bad Terms

Zhongwang has proven to be a concern to the US aluminum industry after purchasing Aleris, a major US supplier of aluminum. Zhongwang’s alleged evasion of US import tariffs has already caught the attention of the Department of Commerce. Read the full story here: http://www.usglassmag.com/2016/08/zhongwang-purchases-u-s-company-aec-says-deal-raises-very-serious-concerns/

Your Office Has No Windows? Well, It Should

Have you ever heard about how light is important to your overall health? This is certainly true. A new building standard promotes the use of windows due to their role in the wellness of employees. Find out why it’s important for your work environment to have windows here: http://www.usglassmag.com/2016/08/more-windows-may-optimize-employee-health/

48-Hour Home Hacks

Two Simple Tools For Easy Spline Installation

If you’ve ever had trouble with spline when installing a screen on a window or a door, then you’ll see that this technique is simple and easy to replicate. Although not shown in the video, you can use a flat screwdriver to work with the corners of the frame. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnP178t5hRs

One Screwdriver And One New Window Vinyl Snap-In

I don’t know about you but I really want to try to install my own windows now. This extremely easy way to replace vinyl snap-in for new window installation is bound to work every single time. You only need a screwdriver! Watch the video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PctXx3-u5To

And Now For Something Completely Different…

China’s Latest Glass Walkway Is Not For The Faint-Hearted

Tianmen Mountain now features a 100-meter long glass skywalk where visitors can appreciate the views of nature, or cling to the cliff’s side praying to their god for mercy. Watch the amazing (or terrifying) video here: http://www.usglassmag.com/fetch.php?url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/02/travel/china-tianmen-mountain-glass-skywalk/index.html