Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient ...

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.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 them ...

Dear Jim: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient, and how can I have some summertime ventilation with ...

Green plants and shelf in front of glass block windows - Ina Smirnova/Getty Images Glass block windows were trendy in the 1980s, and believe it or not, they were actually making a comeback then.

Dear Jim: I want to replace some old single-pane, first-floor windows with glass-block windows for security. Are they as efficient as other new windows, can they be opened and can I install them ...

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 ...