When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...

It’s time for ‘80s lovers to rejoice: glass block tiles might be making a comeback. While the style is still not for everyone, more practical renovators will appreciate the functional benefits of this ...

Q. Our home is about 50 years old. We have tried many different solutions to combat a problem with leaking around the glass-block windows. After a heavy rain, we notice water-drip marks on the blocks.

Aliza Vigderman is an Advisory Board expert for Forbes Home. As a freelance writer and editor, Aliza has contributed to publications such as AutoInsurance.com, MSN, Security.org, The Huffington Post, ...

Over the years the window above a bathtub in an older home succumbs to exposure to moisture and its wooden frame and sill rot away. Replacing the window with a glass block unit designed for the job is ...

Dear Jim: I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient, and can I install ...