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How to use a colored glass block partition and shower walls to dress up a condo remodeling project

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

Striped colored glass block walk in shower wall Why settle for a boring bath remodel project for your condo? This was certainly not going to be the case when Erna Hammer of Cleveland Heights Ohio decided to venture into doing 2 bath remodeling projects before moving into her condo in an older vintage... Continue reading

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How to use lighting, mirrors, vanities and color to transform a condominium bathroom

By Mike Foti on February 18, 2014. Leave a Comment

Robern wall mounted cabinets with Lighting and mirrors Product selection can make or break the feel and function of a small condominium bathroom remodeling project. When Erna Hammer (of Cleveland Heights Ohio) decided to take on remodeling one bathroom and creating a second half bathroom the trips... Continue reading

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How to Design a Curved Glass Block Shower or Partition Wall

By Mike Foti on January 29, 2014. 2 Comments

Curved glass block shower wall using curved blocks The process to design a curved glass block wall is not rocket science! Yes – you heard that right. Many people want the benefits of a curved glass block wall (which can be less costly and sturdier than custom curved and bent flat glass) but they... Continue reading

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A Glass Block Shower in a Log Home – Combining Rustic and Contemporary Styles

By Mike Foti on January 15, 2014. Leave a Comment

Glass block shower with colors in a log home When Bob Dewitt of Collins Georgia noticed the shower wall separating from his baseboard and noticed a spongy feeling in the shower of his log home he knew he had a problem. As Bob said, “After I investigated the problem I uncovered a 3’ x 3’ area under... Continue reading

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Upper Floor Vinyl Framed Glass Block Windows – Options and Applications

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

How to handle the installation of an upper floor (bathroom, garage, kitchen, closet or laundry room) glass block window has been puzzling to many DIY’ers and trade contractors alike. Questions like the following come up all the time: Vinyl framed glass block bathroom window What goes around... Continue reading

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Etched Glass Block – Creating a Personalized Window, Wall or Gift

By Mike Foti on December 20, 2013. 1 Comment

Question: How can I make a unique glass block window, shower wall or gift which is personalized? Answer: Use etched glass blocks. Etched Tree Mural in a Glass Block Shower wall Using a laser etching process it is possible to transfer high resolutions images onto the surface of a glass block to make... Continue reading

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Glass Block Showers – 7 Reasons to Choose a Ready for Tile Base

By Mike Foti on December 17, 2013. 6 Comments

Glass block shower with a ready for tile shower base When Ric and Cyndi Barrera in DublinOhio were looking to add a walk in glass block shower that would leave them enough room for a therapeutic soaking tub Ed Latorre from Truberry Custom Homes (their builder) began to research options in shower... Continue reading

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Egress and Glass Block Windows provide the solution for an apartment building in Columbus Ohio

By Mike Foti on December 11, 2013. Leave a Comment

What do you do when you need security, energy efficiency and egress all in the same basement window openings? Such was the challenge facing Richardson Rentals for their apartment building in the Worthington area of Columbus Ohio. The solution (developed by the Columbus Glass Block division of Innovate... Continue reading

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Glass Block Church Windows provide Security and eliminate Leaks at Hope Lutheran Church in Columbus Ohio

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2013. Leave a Comment

Glass block church windows at Hope Lutheran Church in Columbus Ohio When Hope Lutheran Church of Columbus Ohio went looking to replace their windows which “leaked liked crazy” according to Pastor Carl Rayburn not just any type of window would do. The church needed replacement windows which would... Continue reading

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls

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How to Create a Luxury Glass Block Shower with a Frameless Glass Door

By Mike Foti on November 20, 2013. 2 Comments

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls Many times the question comes up from contractors and consumers on how can a frameless glass door be incorporated into a glass block wall. In the article below learn a unique approach developed by Linda Ewing of Studio GlassWorks in Middleton... Continue reading

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