Windows

Start by measuring the existing window space. Then go shopping for a window kit. If you select a window that is bigger than the existing space, you can widen the window space--although this is a...

Prior to glass block installation, it was necessary to take the correct measurements in order to make sure that you make the right size of opening on a wall, as well as order the correct size of...

There used to be very few installation methods for glass block windows – get a block, mortar it together, stick it in the hole. That has changed! This article explains the various installation and...

Glass block windows allow light to filter into a room while providing an element of privacy. Because the blocks feature an air cavity in the middle of a cubical shape, a glass block window creates...

Similar to glass block windows installed above-grade, the basement versions also provide natural lighting while protecting the homeowner's privacy. Unlike their above-grade counterparts, however,...

Popularized during the 1950s by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, glass block windows primarily take the place of traditional casement or double-hung windows in bathrooms or saunas where privacy is...

Glass block windows are exceptional in quality and they look fabulous. You can also order them pre-assembled so all you have to do is slip them into the opening. Glass block windows require...

Learning how to install a glass block window is an important step to changing out your tired old bathroom window and capitalizing on the sleek and ultra modern look of glass blocks. Best of all,...

Glass block windows are a great choice if you want to let as much light as possible into your living space and still create a bit of privacy. Blocks are available in a variety of sizes and...

Installing windows in a basement can bring light to an otherwise dark area. In this way, the space in the basement can be used more efficiently. Window kits are available, which have the frame...

Glass blocks are often used to create visual privacy, yet allow the flow of light. They also contribute to the decor of the room in which they are used. Glass blocks were first created in the...