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Project Spotlight: Transforming a 75 year old small bathroom with a glass block tile shower – San Diego California

By Mike Foti on April 27, 2013. 1 Comment

Glass block shower wall using 8 x 8 colored glass blocks and 4 x 8 alternating blocks When you live in Southern California it’s essential to make every inch of a small bathroom count….and that’s exactly what Jeff R. accomplished in his recent bath renovation project. As Jeff said, “The bathroom... Continue reading

Anatomy of an Accessible & Universal Design Master Bathroom – A Visit to the Universal Design Living Laboratory (Part 2)

By Mike Foti on April 19, 2013. Leave a Comment

Rosemarie Rossetti & Mark Leder in Universal Design Master Bathroom Who ever said accessible bath design cannot look cool and relaxing has never visited the home of Rosemarie Rossetti and Mark Leder. This home – built in Columbus Ohio – is a living example of how inspired design... Continue reading

Garage windows using glass blocks being mortared for high security and increased privacy

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Garage Windows with Glass Blocks – An Excellent Product for an Area Growing in Importance

By Mike Foti on April 13, 2013. Leave a Comment

Garage windows using glass blocks being mortared for high security and increased privacy You may be asking – why should anyone care about the windows being used in a garage and why would glass block windows make sense in this space? Well in case you haven’t noticed garages are becoming a “hot” area... Continue reading

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5 Tips to Use Glass Block Sizes, Shapes & Colors for a Unique Window, Shower or Wall Design

By Mike Foti on March 29, 2013. 1 Comment

Colored and frosted glass blocks using 4 x 8 and 8 x 8 blocks in a bath window When most people think of making a glass block window, shower or wall they envision 8” x 8” units being stacked on top of each other – but why settle for a boring look when you can jazz things up using different sizes,... Continue reading

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Entry Door Sidelights with Glass Block can add Security, Privacy, Style & Reduce Costs

By Mike Foti on March 22, 2013. Leave a Comment

Entry Door Sidelights with Glass Blocks To add to the curb appeal and provide light many homes have entry door sidelights– that is the good news. The bad news is these sidelights provide an easy and quick place for a burglar to enter your home. While you could use wire in the glass or wrought iron... Continue reading

Curved sliding glass enclosure corner base 54 x 54 size

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Curved & Bent Glass Shower Enclosures – Cool, But Can They Be Affordable?

By Mike Foti on March 8, 2013. 4 Comments

Curved 2 sided glass enclosure with an acrylic base supported by an multi-density fiberboard bottom March 9, 2019 There is nothing quite as sleek, stylish and contemporary as a curved glass shower enclosure – but the question is can they be affordable? Learn below the benefits of these systems, the... Continue reading

Decorative glass tile block shower wall with Sentrel wall surrounds

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Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Sentrel Wall Surrounds Featured at Central Ohio Home & Garden Show

By Mike Foti on February 22, 2013. Leave a Comment

Decorative glass tile block shower wall with Sentrel wall surrounds If you’re wondering what’s hot and new in the world of glass block showers and decorative wall surrounds you need to look no further than the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show. Learn below about this cutting edge shower display... Continue reading

Art glass tile blocks used in a kitchen backsplash

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Project Spotlight: Using Art Glass Tile Blocks in a Kitchen Backsplash to add Light, Color, Privacy and Style

By Mike Foti on February 4, 2013. Leave a Comment

Kitchen backsplash using art glass tile blocks Question – how do you get light, privacy, contemporary style and color through a kitchen backsplash area? Answer – by using decorative art glass tile blocks. Learn below how Erin Cornelius of Davis California was able to create a light filled focal point... Continue reading

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Top 5 Glass Block Products for a New Custom or Production Home in 2013

By Mike Foti on February 1, 2013. Leave a Comment

Frosted glass blocks with color used in a laundry room Glass blocks – while they might be seen as an ageless and timeless product – have really come into their own with innovation new additions for 2013. Learn below the top 5 glass block products for windows, walls and shower to use in a custom home... Continue reading

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Cathedral Style Colored Glass Block Windows Create a Dramatic Viewing Area for the Art Work of Josiah McElheny at OSU Wexner Center

By Mike Foti on January 18, 2013. Leave a Comment

Cathedral style colored glass block windows at OSU Wexner Center Josiah McElheny Exhibit What do you get when you combine cathedral style colored glass block windows with the modernist utopia artwork of renowned artist Josiah McElheny? You get a really cool exhibit that will inspire and dazzle the... Continue reading

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