Over the years, the window above a bathtub in an older home succumbs to moisture; its wooden frame and sill rot away. Replacing the window with a glass block unit designed for the job is a good ...

Dear James: There have been break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to install glass block windows for security. This will result in an extremely strong window that would take a thief a long while to ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...

Glass block is back in vogue for two reasons. The first: having glass block windows installed is a cost-effective way to beautify your home and add real designer flair. The second reason is that ...

Utilizing natural light, while still maintaining privacy, need not be a design stumbling block in the home. Once relegated largely to commercial applications, the ease of installing clear block ...

Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient and can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: From a security ...