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How to install glass block windows in a commercial, industrial, factory or church building

By Mike Foti on January 7, 2012. Leave a Comment

Although many people have seen glass blocks installed in for residential basement and bathroom windows there is a certainly mystique surrounding how to properly perform glass block window installation for commercial buildings. Check out the video below and read these 5 steps to learn the basic ways... Continue reading

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Don’t settle for a boring bath to shower conversion – new products to add style and function

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2011. Leave a Comment

Curved shower door and base enclosure To increase safety and improve the function of small bathroom spaces typical in many 5 foot by 7 foot bathrooms homeowners are choosing to convert a bathtub into a shower. Since most of these bathtubs are 60” x 32” there is not as much elbow room for a shower... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Converting a Closet into an Accessible Roll In or Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on December 23, 2011. Leave a Comment

Glass block curved shower wall for an accessible design When Cleveland Design & Remodeling division was approached by Bob Armstrong of Master Stone Crafters to create a shower out of an existing walk in closet the project had a familiar theme to it. Bob’s potential customer was not only looking... Continue reading

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7 Tips to select shower accessories and doors for a remodeling project

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2011. Leave a Comment

Shower accessories are often treated like the ugly stepchild of a shower remodeling project. The decision on what accessories should be used is often figured out late in the building process (a thoughtful decision made in the design process will usually create a better result). Watch the video below... Continue reading

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Ranch home sales on the rise in 2012 – Ease of use & universal design are the drivers

By Mike Foti on December 10, 2011. Leave a Comment

Single level ranch homes offer simple floor plans and universal designs In the movie “Field of Dreams” the famous line was if you build it they will come. In the home building industry applying this mantra without an understanding of what the market needs and wants will provide a quick path towards... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Partition on a Luxury Houseboat

By Mike Foti on December 1, 2011. Leave a Comment

Luxury Houseboat with glass block shower docked at Lake Cumberland Kentucky Have you ever gone to a place where luxury boats are docked and thought how cool it would be to live on a houseboat with all the features and benefits of a high end home? It is just those kinds of dreams that companies like... Continue reading

Vinyl replacement windows provide a good return on investment

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Getting the most for your home improvement & remodeling spending – The 2011-2012 Cost to Value Report

By Mike Foti on November 28, 2011. Leave a Comment

Vinyl replacement windows provide a good return on investment Everyone is looking for value these days for their hard earned dollars. There may be no place where this is as true as it is with money spent on residential real estate. With home value still declining (although at a slower rate) when... Continue reading

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion

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Project Spotlight: Bathtub to Glass Block Walk in Shower Conversion – Adding Safety & Style

By Mike Foti on November 22, 2011. Leave a Comment

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion The problem: Although bathtubs can be a nice feature when bathing small children they can be a major source of danger for an older adult. Trying to step over the tub rail (which in some cases can be up to 20” high) into a wet tub/shower area... Continue reading

Before - St Agatha Church Gymnasium Windows

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Project Spotlight: St. Agatha Church Improves Safety & Looks While Reducing Energy Costs with Glass Block Windows– Columbus Ohio

By Mike Foti on November 16, 2011. Leave a Comment

Before - St Agatha Church Gymnasium Windows broken and cracked blocks The problem: St. Agatha Church in Columbus Ohio had a legitimate concern about the functionality and safety of deteriorated old glass block windows in several second story windows surrounding their gymnasium. Some of these challenges... Continue reading

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs

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Using Italian Design Inspired Glass Blocks to Create Extraordinary Wall Window or Shower Projects

By Mike Foti on November 11, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs Exterior fluted glass block wall design If you look at design trends in floor or wall tiles you need to first look to the European markets (and Italy in particular) for inspiration. In the glass block wall industry the drivers of style,... Continue reading