Sliding glass doors are great for letting in natural sunlight and giving a wide-open view of the outdoors. The caveat of having a beautiful view is that you also have no privacy. Fortunately, there ...

Your bathroom is your private escape, personal oasis, spa retreat and place to destress and rejuvenate. As you soak in your eucalyptus bath, the last thing you need is prying eyes peering into your ...

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 ...

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.

Because covered windows improve heat retention, your furnace or heat pump doesn’t have to work as hard, lowering your heating ...

Choosing the best window treatments for sliding glass doors involves much deliberation. First and foremost, it must be practical to account for the footfall that flows through the space, but it's also ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 blocks as ...

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 ...

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 ...