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Frosted Glass Blocks Create a Cool Mood, Privacy & Unique Style to any Room

By Mike Foti on May 3, 2013. 1 Comment

Colored & Frosted Glass Block Shower Wall Using Finished End Blocks Are you looking for more privacy (without having to use blinds or curtains) for a bathroom window (or basement window for that matter)? Do you want to move some colored light from one space to another while having a understated... Continue reading

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

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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

Glass Block

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

Bathroom Remodeling

Choosing Decorative DIY Shower & Tub Wall Panels that Eliminates Grout

By Mike Foti on March 15, 2013. 8 Comments

Decorative DIY Interior Tub Wall Panels with an Accent Strip and Corner Shelf Let’s face it – grout can be a real pain to deal with in a shower or tub area – but cheap plastic or fiberglass surrounds aren’t the answer because they just don’t last (and are prone to discoloration and cracking).... Continue reading

Curved sliding glass enclosure corner base 54 x 54 size

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

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

Kitchen Remodeling

7 Tips to Learn from 2013 European Kitchen Design Trends

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

European kitchen cabinets Maybe you’ve looked in high fashion oriented kitchen design magazines and marveled over the sleek look of the European kitchen. What makes these European kitchens so appealing? How can they create a great looking smaller sized kitchen? Learn 7 tips below how Europeans get... 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