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4 Super-Practical Tips to Prevent Flooding through Basement Windows

By Mike Foti on July 1, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 16, 2019 Has your basement ever flooded? Maybe your home sits low in relation to the street level and you’ve got nasty old basement windows which aren’t prepared to stop a fly let alone... Continue reading

7 Smart Spring Home Improvement Projects to Fall in Love with Your Home Again

By Mike Foti on May 6, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated May 25 2021 Are you like me and H-A-T-E winter? “Old-Man-Winter” is finally behind us. Spring temperatures are here. I can smell the Lilac and Korean spice bushes outside my home. Everything... Continue reading

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5 Tricks to Cure Spooky Basement Windows

By Mike Foti on October 30, 2015. 1 Comment

I remember when I was a little kid and my Mom would ask me at night to go down the basement (A.K.A. the dungeon to me) to get something for her. This was a dreaded task indeed – that basement was a... Continue reading

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How to Fix the Top 5 Basement Window Problems

By Mike Foti on June 13, 2015. 20 Comments

Updated January 20 2019 “My basement windows are nasty!” Ellen said to me on a recent appointment. The reality is when people talk about their basement windows the adjectives they use are not... Continue reading

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Replacing Single Pane Basement & Bathroom Church Windows with Glass Blocks In Columbus Ohio

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

After Glass Block Church Windows at St James Episcopal Church with Composite Trim Board Let’s face it – single pane wood framed windows have a lot of pitfalls – they are poor insulators,... Continue reading

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Popular Uses of Glass Blocks in New Construction – Windows, Showers & Walls

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

Glass block walk in shower in new construction project for Truberry Homes in Columbus Ohio With the growth of new home construction and the need for privacy and light in homes on smaller lots the use... Continue reading

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Choosing glass block basement bath or garage windows for maximum protection

By Mike Foti on September 26, 2012. Leave a Comment

Innovate Protect All Glass Block Basement Window with an Air Vent September 26 2012 (511 words) Installing glass block windows is a great way to provide not only protection from the heat... Continue reading

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How to Improve Ventilation in a Basement Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on July 19, 2012. Leave a Comment

Glass block vented basement windows for improved ventilation If your basement has a damp, musty or moldy smell that makes you want to get out of there as soon as possible you likely have a ventilation... Continue reading

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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... Continue reading

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6 ½ Tips on how to Choose a Glass or Acrylic Block Window Installation System

By Mike Foti on July 9, 2011. 2 Comments

Determining how to choose a glass block or acrylic block window system can be tough. Watch this video below and read these 6 1/2 tips to guide you through the process. Continue reading

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