Ever since stained glass made the jump from cathedrals and castles to the front door of the common man, art glass has represented the ideal union of aesthetics and function - delivering privacy while adding beauty. Today, as the economy eases upward, many homeowners are shaking the dust off their remodeling plans and finding fresh reasons why are glass installations - whether stained, leaded, pebbled, back-painted, carved, etched or textured - are more than just a pretty face for the front door.