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 ...

The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk. When it comes to basement windows, there’s nothing more practical than glass block windows.

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

Dear Jim: I want to replace some old single-pane, first-floor windows with glass-block windows for security. Are they as efficient as other new windows, can they be opened and can I install them ...

Q: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient and how can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: ...

Have you ever wondered if glass block windows are going out of style? After all, they've been around for ages and are sometimes associated with more dated designs. However, these windows actually ...

Dear Jim: I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient, and can I install ...

This love-it-or-hate-it trend has returned, and we're here to say that glass block is having an unapologetic glow-up.

Q: I have a question regarding some double pane windows my husband and I had installed approximately 6 to 7 years ago. The windows now have a silver film on them that is visible and makes it ...