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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Standard window types include double-hung, casement, and picture windows, each with distinct pros and cons. Premium and specialty windows like bay, bow, or skylights can add architectural interest but ...

Q: 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 them? A: ...

Your house may not be able to talk to you, but nevertheless, it gives you signs when something’s not right. A home’s windows are particularly communicative. Although they don’t last forever, ...

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 ...

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 ...