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5 Fashion-Forward Glass Block Designs You Need to Try Right Now

By Mike Foti on March 2, 2018. Leave a Comment

Updated March 23, 2019 “Glass block designs are BORING, Melissa said to me. Aren’t those the things used in basement and bathroom windows and old commercial buildings for security? Why would you even THINK (she practically shouted out to me) I would put those inside my new loft?” Melissa... Continue reading

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5 Reasons Glass Block Basement Windows are Sexy!

By Mike Foti on April 8, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 You may think I’ve gone nuts. How can glass block basement windows possibly be sexy?? If there is a definition of YUCK it’s got to be basement windows. Most existing metal or wood framed basement windows are nasty. In almost every case when I – or a member of our company – visits... Continue reading

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6 Fun & Colorful Glass Block Window Ideas to Jazz up your Home

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2016. 2 Comments

I love sunny falls days in Ohio where the leaves have turned multiple shades of yellow, green, red and orange – yet we still get near summer (in the low 70’s) temperatures. Life was made to be enjoyed surrounded by light, color and not too cold temperatures (unfortunately the winter will not be too... Continue reading

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How to Tame the Countryside with a Classic Fiberglass Door and Glass Block Windows

By Mike Foti on September 5, 2015. Leave a Comment

“The open landscape is beautiful and peaceful but it also is tough on the wear and tear of our home. The winds can whip around here something fierce and have made our doors and windows break down quicker than we would like,” said Kelly Persichetti of Carroll Ohio. I originally met Kelly in September... Continue reading

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Modern glass block shower system introduced at Columbus Home & Garden Show

By Mike Foti on February 20, 2015. Leave a Comment

Even a classically timeless material like glass blocks can need an update to stay fresh with today’s building styles. The trend now is for bathrooms to be designed with sleek and clean lines and the new “Contempo” glass block shower line from Innovate Building Solutions is targeted to leverage... Continue reading

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How to turn a phone booth sized shower into a distinctive walk in enclosure

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2014. Leave a Comment

The words “cramped” and “shower” are frequently synonymous! This was certainly the case for Ellie Hinseth of Rapid CitySouth Dakota. As Ellie said, “Getting into the old fiberglass 3’ x 3’ shower stall was a pain – it basically felt like being in a phone booth!” In the article below learn how Ellie... Continue reading

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5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window

By Mike Foti on November 8, 2014. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Yes – I’ve heard the arguments that glass blocks are dated or that they are an “80’s” product – but I’m not sure people who make this claim are aware of how this material has evolved. This is not your Grandfathers glass blocks (or your Fathers Oldsmobile anymore). The article... Continue reading

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls

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How to Create a Luxury Glass Block Shower with a Frameless Glass Door

By Mike Foti on November 20, 2013. 2 Comments

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls Many times the question comes up from contractors and consumers on how can a frameless glass door be incorporated into a glass block wall. In the article below learn a unique approach developed by Linda Ewing of Studio GlassWorks in Middleton... Continue reading

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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

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Combining Old & New – Glass Block Showers are not just for Modern Homes

By Mike Foti on June 15, 2010. 3 Comments

A curved glass block shower surrounded by a claw foot tub Old Italian Home with a Satellite Dish Just like this 1850’s Italian home shown above with a satellite dish that I took a picture of during a recent trip abroad combining a modern looking glass block shower into a more traditional, Tuscan... Continue reading

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