It’s time for ‘80s lovers to rejoice: glass block tiles might be making a comeback. While the style is still not for everyone, more practical renovators will appreciate the functional benefits of this ...
Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient ...
Green plants and shelf in front of glass block windows - Ina Smirnova/Getty Images Glass block windows were trendy in the 1980s, and believe it or not, they were actually making a comeback then.
Dear Nina: Complete glass block window installation kits are available, but it is not difficult to do it yourself using individual glass blocks and mortar. This will result in an extremely strong ...
If you’ve been in Pittsburgh for more than a few hours, you’ve definitely seen them. They’re in basement, bathroom and kitchen windows, of course — odds are you have one in your house. But they also ...
This material is making a big comeback. Over the years, materials and aesthetics fall in and out of the design world's favor; there are few better examples of this than glass blocks. Once revered and ...
“Retro” is back in—so naturally, so is glass block, which is being celebrated as a bold, statement material, not just a solution for durable basement windows or locker room bathrooms. Designers are ...
Windows are among the most expensive things you’ll ever have to buy for your house—costing approximately anywhere from $450 to $1,400 per window, which can obviously add up fast. You also have to ...
Along with 1980s neon manicures and vintage ’90s blazers, glass blocks are making a comeback thanks in part to a new fan base on social media. One Instagram reel showcasing several types of the retro ...