Q I own a 100-plus-year-old farmhouse. We've upgraded all the double-hung windows to be more energy efficient, yet in keeping with the character of our home. Now, I want to upgrade the ill-fitting, ...

The post Glass Block Window Installation in the Basement appeared first on Family Handyman. The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk.

A hard rain a few weeks ago exposed a weakness in our basement waterproofing system, just the third time this has happened since we had the house built in 1992. One entire end of the basement flooded, ...

Replacing a basement window set in concrete isn’t your average DIY it takes planning, the right tools, and a solid understanding of what you're getting into. In this video, I break down everything I ...