Tom & Linda’s “No More Curtain Drama” Shower Door Upgrade in Johnson City, Tennessee
If we had a dollar for every time someone in Johnson City said, “I’m so over this shower curtain,” we could probably retire. But when Tom and Linda called us about their bathroom, we knew this wasn’t just a matter of aesthetics—it was a matter of peace.
“We’ve been married 42 years,” Tom told us, “and I swear, we’ve argued more over this shower curtain than anything else—including that Thanksgiving when Linda burned the sweet potato casserole.”
Linda didn’t disagree. “Every time he showers, water ends up all over the floor. The curtain doesn’t even close all the way. It’s like wrestling a wet plastic ghost.”
Their bathroom setup was pretty standard—a fiberglass insert, a single showerhead, and the infamous clingy curtain. But the rest of their home? Immaculate. Their porch had a better paint job than most houses we’ve seen. They clearly cared about the space—they just needed a push in the right direction for the bathroom.
After a bit of back-and-forth (and a few jokes about just installing separate bathrooms), we all agreed: it was time for a real solution. A sliding glass shower door system. Clean, practical, and—most importantly—curtain-free.
We scheduled the install for a Tuesday, right after Tom’s fishing trip to Watauga Lake. He joked that watching us work would be more exciting than his usual trout. “At least you guys don’t smell like bait.”
The shower doors we installed were frosted sliding glass with polished chrome tracks—sleek but not too modern, just enough to elevate the space. We made sure to include a sturdy towel bar right on the door, and the easy-glide system ensured it wouldn’t get stuck or screech like an old screen door in a thunderstorm.
The best moment? When we were finishing up, Tom did a dramatic tug on the door like a game show reveal and said, “Behold! A shower fortress.” Linda just rolled her eyes and said, “Anything that keeps the water off my floor is a fortress, alright.”
But it wasn’t just about aesthetics or even functionality. It was about giving them both a little more comfort in their daily routines. Johnson City folks are practical—we know how to stretch a dollar, fix a tractor, and hang on to things longer than we probably should. But sometimes, letting go of an old shower curtain (and the years of bickering it carries) is the best form of progress.
Two weeks later, Linda called us back—not with a complaint, but with a confession.
“I haven’t wiped the bathroom floor since y’all left. Not once. Also, Tom’s started taking longer showers. I think he just likes sliding the door back and forth.”
We’ll take that as a win.
And if you’re ever in Johnson City and hear a familiar swish-click from a nearby bathroom, it might just be Tom living his best life—one shower door glide at a time.
