Glass Block Archives - Page 11 of 26 - Innovate Building Solutions Blog

Barrier free bathroom at universal design home

Inspiring lives through universal and accessible design education – the Universal Design Living Laboratory

By Mike Foti on November 15, 2014. 2 Comments

Rosemarie Rossetti and Mark Leder at the Universal Design Living Laboratory If you have a loved one, friend or family member who is unable to fully enjoy and use their home as a result of a physical or mental challenge you know how frustrating it can be for them. For someone using a wheelchair, walker... Continue reading

Glass Block

Study Links Natural Light in the Office to Improved Employee Health

By Mike Foti on November 12, 2014. Leave a Comment

According to a recent study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, office workers who are exposed to more natural light during office hours enjoy numerous benefits over employees with darker working conditions. Workers in the study who had access to windows... Continue reading

Glass Block

5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window

By Mike Foti on November 8, 2014. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Yes – I’ve heard the arguments that glass blocks are dated or that they are an “80’s” product – but I’m not sure people who make this claim are aware of how this material has evolved. This is not your Grandfathers glass blocks (or your Fathers Oldsmobile anymore). The article... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

Custom Products and 3 Planning Tips make a Bathroom Remodel in New York Stand Out!

By Mike Foti on November 1, 2014. Leave a Comment

In many bathroom remodeling projects it’s neither practical nor cost effective to change the overall layout of the space (moving plumbing and walls can be expensive!) – but this is no reason to settle for a “common looking room.” In the article below learn how a design-oriented do it yourself homeowner... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

Learn the Hottest Trends in Bathroom Design in 2014

By Mike Foti on October 20, 2014. Leave a Comment

This has been an exciting year of new trends and cool new products to enhance the look of a space that is often underestimated—the bathroom. Fortunately, we are moving far past cramped, unstylish spaces on to modern, sophisticated elegance with a personalized look and spa-like atmosphere. Consumers... Continue reading

Glass Block

The Best of Both Worlds – Glass Block and Vinyl Replacement Windows Together!

By Mike Foti on October 18, 2014. 2 Comments

Combining glass block and vinyl replacement windows together What do you do if you want the privacy and security of a glass block window but you don’t want to give up the clear views and ventilation of a vinyl replacement window? The answer – use both! Learn below how a customer of the Columbus Glass... Continue reading

Colored glass block shower wall in Los Alamos New Mexico

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

Colored glass block wall provides a stylish and durable alternative for a Los Alamos New Mexico shower remodel

By Mike Foti on October 11, 2014. Leave a Comment

The wear and tear of silicone deposits and an outdated fiberglass tub/shower unit with flimsy framed by-pass doors can really bring the look of a shower down. Such was the case for a woman in Los Alamos New Mexico. Her goal was to convert a traditional (and dated) 1973 porcelain tub with 4″... Continue reading

Basement Remodeling Glass Block Windows

Avoid Being Haunted by Outrageous Utility Bills this Winter

By Mike Foti on October 10, 2014. Leave a Comment

Does your basement currently look and feel like a dungeon? It may only be October, but if you’ve taken a look at the latest winter weather outlook, you know that cold, snow-filled days aren’t far away for many parts of the country. If your basement is home to old, drafty single-pane windows, you have... Continue reading

Exterior Remodeling Glass Block

Glass block garage windows – protect your valuables and your family

By Mike Foti on October 4, 2014. Leave a Comment

I was recently saddened when a friend announced on Facebook his home was broken into…..and he actually blamed it on Facebook! The reality is in this new era of social media many people know where you are ….and many people know where you are not (in this case my friend was posting to Facebook when... Continue reading

Commercial Remodeling & New Construction Glass Block Windows

Glass Block Windows in Commercial Buildings Add Style and Energy Efficiency

By Mike Foti on September 26, 2014. Leave a Comment

Cold weather will soon be here and if the windows of your current office, commercial or factory space are in desperate need of an update, glass block not only makes great first impression, but offers the added benefit of being more energy efficient than metal or wood framed windows. As a nationwide... Continue reading

Category: Glass Block