The small 2- to 4-inch glass blocks are constructed like a brick wall using mortar and sealant and can serve as windows and privacy walls in bathrooms, entrances, basements, and bedrooms.

Dear Kathy: As people become more concerned about security at home, they are installing more glass and plastic block windows. This is particularly true for first-floor and basement windows where a ...

Glass block window panels come ready to install, with the blocks mortared together and secured with a metal band. All you have to do is set the panel in place and pack mortar in around it.

Dear James: There have been break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to install glass block windows for security. What are some tips for installing mortar-type glass blocks? — Nina D. Dear Nina ...

If your bathroom window faces outside and you need to cover it, here’s how to add privacy to your bathroom window.