Glass blocks are nonload-bearing; they cannot support building weight from above. You will need to frame a block wall with a header (such as a 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 secured to the wall studs), a wood ...

To install the glass blocks individually with mortar joints, you must first select the blocks that you want. For a utility room, blocks with a moderate surface pattern are often used.

A contractor will charge $556 to replace an old window with a new 32-inch-by-24-inch glass block unit. If you have carpentry experience you can buy it for $245, install it, and pocket a 56 percent ...

Glass block is back in vogue for two reasons. The first: having glass block windows installed is a cost-effective way to beautify your home and add real designer flair. The second reason is that ...

Q–I want to replace a bathroom window. There is now a double-hung window with a storm window, and I would like to install window blocks and an exhaust fan. Can you give me the pros and cons a… ...