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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green plants and shelf in front of glass block windows - Ina Smirnova/Getty Images Glass block windows were trendy in the 1980s, ...

If you’ve been in Pittsburgh for more than a few hours, you’ve definitely seen them. They’re in basement, bathroom and kitchen windows, of course — odds are you have one in your house. But they also ...

Before they became universally reviled, glass bricks were everywhere. Shower walls were glass brick. Small windows were glass brick, so were bars. Through their bubbled double walls, light played.

Have you ever wondered if glass block windows are going out of style? After all, they've been around for ages and are sometimes associated with more dated designs. However, these windows actually ...

Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient and can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: From a security ...

Dear Nina: Complete glass block window installation kits are available, but it is not difficult to do it yourself using individual glass blocks and mortar. This will result in an extremely strong ...