That's right. You can build a gorgeous glass-block shower even if you've never laid a single block. It's all possible with the Glass Block System--a new line of shower kits from Pittsburgh Corning.

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Credit: Vloom Designs This glass block interpretation of a shower enclosure idea by Vloom Designs modernizes the style using the retro material. "The inspiration came from wanting to step outside ...

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