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Glass block bathroom window mural for a universal design based home

Universal Design Can Be Cool – Using a Decorative Glass Block Bathroom Window to Dress up a Home

By Mike Foti on October 13, 2010. 3 Comments

Glass block bathroom window mural for a universal design based home - picture courtesy of Scott Cunningham When most people think of universal design the words that come to their minds might be institutional or boring – and that might have been true in the old days but not anymore! When one of my... Continue reading

Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks in 8" x 8" & 4" x 8" sizes

Basement Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Windows

Glass Block Bathroom Window Design – Mix Up Sizes to Make Your Project Pop

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2010. 7 Comments

Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks – 8″ x 8″ & 4″ x 8″ sizes Vinyl framed glass block window using 6″ x 6″, 6″ x 8″ and 12″ x 12″ sizes clear and colored glass blocks Why settle for a boring glass... Continue reading

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6 Tips to Use Urethane or Sanded Grout for a Tile or Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2010. 3 Comments

Urethane grout - premixed bucket Sanded grout in a powder form in a bag Let’s face it – the #1 place tile or glass block showers fail is in the grout joints. So you need to use the right material the first time around (and save the expensive cost of re-grouting). Follow these tips to save money,... Continue reading

Small bath remodeling picture with curved cabinet

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Small Bath Remodeling – Size Doesn’t Matter

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2010. 3 Comments

Small bathroom remodeling project, subway tile, curved cabinet In the 2000’s it was the bigger the better in bathroom remodeling projects – large soaking tubs, bathrooms the size of master bedrooms were all the rage. Well those days are long gone. We have a new economic reality in the United... Continue reading

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Glass block showers – design with the end in mind

By Mike Foti on September 9, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower design with frameless door photo courtesy of M E Whittaker Builders I’ve seen glass block showers get screwed up plenty of times. In most cases the culprit is poor planning or no planning. Since glass blocks cannot be cut – the shape, size and dimensions of the wall cannot... Continue reading

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“Block up your windows before Old Man Winter sets in”

By Mike Foti on September 2, 2010. 4 Comments

Upper floor bathroom glass block window – outside view Unfortunately you have to face the facts – while you’re enjoying the colors of Fall, Old Man Winter is just around the corner. Poorly insulating windows will not get any better and re-caulking again and again becomes less and... Continue reading

glass block shower with color glass block

Bathroom Remodeling Commercial Remodeling & New Construction Glass Block Kitchen Remodeling

Product Spotlight: “Use colored and frosted glass blocks to add impact to your next shower, wall or window project”

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2010. 5 Comments

glass block shower with colored glass block accents If you’re looking for a unique shower, wall or window consider adding colored or frosted glass blocks to your next project. Here are some specific design ideas for you: Continue reading

Glass block bathroom window in a shower area

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Windows

How to Choose a Shower Window for a Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on July 20, 2010. 4 Comments

Glass block bathroom window in a shower remodeling project Casement style operable acrylic block window Figuring out the right shower replacement window can be difficult. Although it’s nice to have the sunlight and ability to get air flow through this window, the fact that it’s located inside the... Continue reading

Blue colored glass block bar in a kitchen

Glass Block Kitchen Remodeling Windows

How to use a glass block bar, wall, window or column in a kitchen remodeling project

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2010. 1 Comment

Glass block kitchen windows underneath cabinetry Blue colored glass block bar in a kitchen Why should you design a kitchen that looks like what everyone else has when you can jazz it up with a contemporary flair of color and style? When most people think about using glass blocks they usually... Continue reading

Curved glass block shower with double end glass blocks

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How to use a double ended glass block for a bath, kitchen or office wall

By Mike Foti on July 13, 2010. 4 Comments

Shower with double end glass blocks on straight wall If you’re looking to create a glass block wall that steps down then the double ended glass block is for you. Although this is a great looking block you must design with it in the right way for a successful project. Keep these points in mind... Continue reading

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