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Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs

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

Custom solid surface shower base with glass block walls

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5 Benefits of a Custom Solid Surface Countertop, Shower Wall, Base or Vanity Top

By Mike Foti on November 5, 2011. Leave a Comment

Custom solid surface shower base with glass block walls Are you looking for a luxurious, durable and green-friendly product to use for a shower wall, base, vanity top of countertop for a kitchen or bathroom remodeling but are confused by all the options? If so – you’re not alone. For a high end... Continue reading

Basement Remodeling Glass Block

How to Choose Between a Glass Block or Acrylic Block Basement Window

By Mike Foti on October 29, 2011. Leave a Comment

If you’ve got old single pane metal or wood framed basement windows that are driving up your heating and cooling costs and could be targets for vandals you’re not alone. Improving your basement, man cave or rec room with glass block windows or acrylic block windows may be the answer to your problems.... Continue reading

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How to Use Decorative Glass in an Interior or Exterior Door

By Mike Foti on October 22, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative door glass in a front door sidelight and transom Entry doors and interior doors are not just a functional way to move through rooms – they can make a dramatic architectural statement to add economic value, interest and style to a home. There is not better way to create a one of a kind... Continue reading

Angled corner glass block shower and privacy partition wall

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

How to Use a Hedron Corner Block for a Shower Wall, Bar or Decorative Column

By Mike Foti on October 15, 2011. Leave a Comment

Angled corner glass block shower and privacy partition wall Are you looking to add some interesting shaped or design to a glass block wall project but unsure how to accomplish this? With the development of shaped glass blocks you can turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary project. This article... Continue reading

Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass

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How to Choose between a Steel, Fiberglass or Wood Front Entry Door

By Mike Foti on October 8, 2011. 1 Comment

Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass Let’s face it options in entry door systems can leave most any dazed and confused. There are 3 main types of doors – steel, fiberglass and wood – and countless accessories (hardware, finishes, locksets, knockers, kick plates... Continue reading

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall

Basement Remodeling Glass Block

Project Spotlight: Pool House Bathroom with a Serpentine S Shaped Glass Block Shower Wall and Base Design

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2011. Leave a Comment

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall When the Mills family starting thinking about a creating a unique and functional pool house bathroom they were looking for construction products with style and substance. Working together with Larry Harp and Jon Innis of L &... Continue reading

Tub transfer & decorative glass block window in universal design home

Bathroom Remodeling

Project Spotlight Update: Master Bathroom in Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL)

By Mike Foti on September 24, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative glass block window in universal design Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder.... Continue reading

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel sink

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Project Spotlight: 5 ½ Tips to add class, character & style in a small bathroom remodeling project

By Mike Foti on September 17, 2011. 1 Comment

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel You may say it’s not possible to create a classy, stylish and unique bathroom in a space as small as 6 foot by 6 foot – but don’t tell that to Mat Forrest. When Mat and his partner got on a mission to invigorate and revitalize their small... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

9 Tips to Improve Bath & Shower Safety

By Mike Foti on September 10, 2011. 3 Comments

Barrier free shower entrance Corner shower seat with tile By their very nature bathrooms (which are sometimes called wet rooms) can be difficult places to navigate – even for the most able-bodied. Water and bare feet aren’t the safest combination. Below you’ll find 9 tips to improve bathroom sa... Continue reading