$9,000 HOUSE - MUST SEE BATHROOM WINDOW - Ep. 54
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They're called "glass block". I have seen them in several styles, clear like a regular window, reinforced with metal mesh, the kind you got, frosted, and white or colored glass. They even have insets that you can include that open for ventilation. There are lots of applications including commercial, foundation insets, partitions that let light through, and privacy windows like you are using them for.
Ingenious way of handling the spacer dilemma, I very much approve!
What happened to your plywood floor video? I’m trying to show my wife and I can’t find it at all. It was golden
"...you don't need to put any more than you have to but, you want more than you need." I like it; it's philosophical.
I used to think it was so weird that you worked on these projects in the dark. As I newly married young man myself, I used to ask “what the heck does his wife do while he works in the dark?”
Now I get it. You do a lot of stuff to carry your family. You fit in these projects when you can. I work a full time job while trying to grow a real estate business on the side that I’d like to completely support my family with one day. If one year ago today I’d see what my daily schedule is right now, or just how full it is, I’d be shocked and anxious. But I’ve learned the things a man will do to support his family are an awesome thing to see happen. Thanks for the videos!
I’m a glass block window installer in New York. At least in my area, you don’t even need spacers between the block. I build up the windows to size using epoxy to stick the blocks together, then I silicone the seams on both sides to keep them air tight. Once it’s built, I install the entire window, not block by block, but as one piece.
Your window looks great! Love the series!
Do you have a video of that?
I love how this window style looks from the street
Wow that last block was a dussie.
Best block video since Roger Waters
The block window is perfect. Personally though, if perhaps more expensive and complicated, I would have installed a small casement window where the upper two rows are. That would have allowed ventilation, in addition to the privacy the blocks give.
Top three rows for me, but I had the same thought. It wouldn't've looked nearly as good from the outside, though.
i agree. but even more so, cant you just order a window with frosted glass?
@@michaelwhite6110 One certainly could, but I think blocks just look better. Like what he said, they are more of a light wall than a window.
@@potblack6043 for sure. it does look good! but wow. a ton of work. lol
A smaller window above boob height would much be preferred in a bathroom.
The window looks beautiful with the light beaming through it. Almost like you got a TV with some trippy colors playing behind it.
Stretching the spacers, wow pure genius, I love how you improvise and think outside of the box. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I appreciate the little cutaway bits explaining the process of what you’re doing. I don’t ever plan on doing a block window, but it’s kind of a therapeutic thing to watch and learn something as it’s being done.
I love the window! I think toilets in front of windows are unusual but this is a good option to help that privacy issue. Great job!
be sure to foam the gaps around the window opening, it will stop drafts
Yep you could see the light coming through those gaps, which means air is coming through them as well!
The Spaghetti Western music as you were sealing yourself out of the room was awesome. Could have named this episode "The last Cube Before Dawn"
Block window looks great! There was definitely a time when that was dated, but since most people bought into that and stopped doing it, it now looks pretty cool. You don’t see it very often anymore. Nice to see how far the house has come since the days of that damn concrete block 😂
The dates look is partially in how and where you use them. I like them, if they were so unpopular they wouldn’t keep making and selling them. Sometimes they’re the perfect answer
I did that at my parents house, and i decided to install a window in the side and ventilation fan.
This reminds me of minecraft glass physics. At least how they used to be but also brings me back to the 80s and 90s when you found these types of walls throughout a house and sometimes on the outside. Looks cool.
I know you're not professional but you definitely do a better job than many who call themselves professional.
Always enjoy when Dad helps you! It looks nice.
Love the glass block. It makes that bathroom feel a lot more luxurious. You should paint the foundation on the outside the same blue as the front porch area and you could also continue it onto the wood. Or if you decide to keep the wood natural or stain it, the blue will be a good contrasting color.
I like that you're making design choices that add a little value while probably saving you money (siding, etc.). It's fun to see you install those blocks. Nice job. And glad it wasn't perfect or easy.
ps, I have a glass block window in my shower! LOL It's a little creepy to take showers at night, but I put stuff on the sill / ledge to block the bottom a little. The brightness of light is amazing. Looks like they can put blinds in for night.
I like the glass block window. It adds a nice touch of individuality and character to the house. I'm exceedingly lazy and cheap , so I would have just installed the regular, frosted window, but I do like the look of this window.
Thanks for sharing this video with us. I look forward to seeing your videos. They are my favorite RUclips videos.
I can't even begin how hilarious I'd find the blurry outline of my neighbor on the toilet would be.
Love the content! Plz don't change a thing stay original, I like that theres no fluff or funny business. Very educational and authentic content!
That window came out beautifully….I did hold my breath on the last tile knowing you were so high up on the outside( the music was clever🤣😂) ..but great job! Thank you for explaining as you worked on it! 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕jane
I love it when you explain what you're doing and "just keep moving forward" is great advice.
In use since late 19th century, i have always loved glass blocks. This was a great idea and executed very well. Bravo!
Glad you did that glass block window instead of a regular window. It's different and was more interesting to watch then a regular window install.
That window is so nice!! You were up so high outside!😵💫 It really is amazing looking. Nice to see you and your dad working together. 😃 All the best. Coming along nicely. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 😃 🥰
Good looking. I like the blocks.
Can’t wait for this house to finally be done!!! It’s gonna’ be amazing!!
The window block looks great to me!
Looks great!! You’re getting so much wonderful light!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I also love the glass block. Good for you, going with the look that YOU love! And thank you HH and SimpliSafe for the video♡
Nothing reminds me I haven't done enough today than watching one of your videos. I must admit that halfway thru most of your videos, I hit pause and go get a few things done. Only then can I come back and watch the rest without feeling like a total waste. Thanks for the inspiration. You are a machine!!
Good for you! My dad did a glass block wall that was featured in Architect Digest back in the 80s! They are so cool.
And if you live in the city, necessary for ground level windows.
Blocks in a bathroom have always been a personal favorite. Looks great to me and very informative. You are an inspiration once again, H.H. Thank you Simple safe for the sponsor and can't wait for more.
Great decision. Slightly pricey, but will last a really long time, allow loads of light and isolates like the best!
Your house is starting to look quite pretty there from the outside! I’m looking forward to seeing you do the inside! Love your devotion to work!
They can look dated but if you design it right around the theme it will be amazing. You're doing a great job!
I love the idea of the glass block window. I think they're a beautiful addition to the room.
That ladder = terrifying! I tried to climb up 12 ft on the side of my house for a fascia repair. Got 4 ft up and froze. Nope! Lol
Unfortunately I’ll go up any ladder no matter how high. With that said, I have been in situations where how high/how dangerous what i was doing had me pretty scared.
The glass block window is so pretty - hubby and I did one years ago and it was relatively easy to do. Love the detail. Nice work.
I love watching your process on the projects that you work on. I appreciate the fact that you take the time to make sure you're doing things right.
Glass block windows are definitely an upgrade in architecture value - same with stained glass windows, it's a feature that can potentially increase the value of the property. Nice job!
I have to think that the durability of material as well as having a wall/stationary aspect means that it cannot be easily damaged. That is certainly another bonus in addition to the lovely look.
Looks great 👍👍👍 I love glass block. Beautiful!! Thank you for showing how it's done 😊
Looks nice and allows in a lot of natural light into the inside while preventing unsightly nudity from being scene from the outside.
That is a beautiful window.
I really like the glass block, it lets a lot of light in. 👏👏👏
I purchase pre assembled glass block windows from a security block window company in my town and they come as a large pre assembled unit. That saves you the time of needing to assemble all the individual blocks. then you just set the pre assembled unit in place. Saves a lot of time. They use epoxy or something clear to attach them all.
I've always liked the glass blocks. I think it was a great idea and a great way to get a lot of natural light into the room and taking care of the privacy issue at the same time.
I've always loved the glass block walls and windows. I remember they were really popular in the 80s. Probably the nostalgia of my childhood is why I like them so much. Personally hate windows of any sort next to the tub. Yep, I'm one of those people who cringe to think people can see me through them when I'm going to bath.
I love it. Nice steady flow of light, no worry of privacy and no need for a curtain. Excellent.
A lot of work on that window. I Love it❣
That small 1/2 inch wide trawl is called a tuck pointer down in Texas.
I tell myself, 10% talent, 90% courage. It looks great by the way.
I've said it before & I'll say it again. Surely natural ventilation, ie window opening is preferable.
A glass block window in front of the toilet is something that I absolutely couldn’t deal with but much respect to you for doing it all 👊🏽💪🏽
I appreciate seeing the glass block installed and your comments as you are doing it. I like the look of glass block, and would like to use it in my home.
When we bought our house 20 years ago we had to pretty much gut the bathroom. There was a large window in the tub/shower area. It was wood and mostly rotted. We took it out, framed the hole smaller but as high, and put in a pre made glass block window with 3x4 blocks. Best decision we made. Lets in a lot of light and with plastic trim its very rot resistant.
I love the block window! Thanks!
The name you are looking for is "Margin Trowel". The smaller trowel is called a "Tuck Pointer".
The window looks great!!🤩
I like glass block and I don't know why they are not used more nowadays! Well, I guess maybe cost is part of it. And about that ladder work..... eeeek!
It is beautiful
I enjoy hearing the tool noises instead of too much music so please consider that option when editing. Window looks great. Was nervous seeing you on that long ladder though 😳
Welcome back 🙏
Been waiting for you .....
Good see you again
Looking awesome as always. Love the style. You don’t see it all the time. But your homes are not trying to keep up with modern times, you are simply making them all around nice and “simply safe” 😉😁
I will be using your code soon on simply safe as well as I’m moving to a new house in the next month or two.
I prefer a regular window have never liked the look of the glass blocks, didn't think anyone still used them. Not to be able to open the window in the bathroom would drive me nuts, window is still going to need a blind as when the light is on you can still see shadows through it. Of course that's just my opinion. House is coming on nicely.
Nice job. We are always our worst critics. It looks good.
Great alternative for the bathroom window. Quality job as per normal. Thanks for the video
When you're dad was helping you with the block kind of made me think of Poe's short story, The Cast of Amontillado.
So glad your back love it
If someone is freaked out by the toilet in front of the window, I would think a sheer white curtain hung with a tension rod would do the trick. A little more privacy and still lets light in- problem solved for the squeamish. A colored sheer to match towels & rugs would cause white walls to glow with the color of the sheer ( light blue, yellow, pale green, floral, etc).
Nice window bro! I like your creative solution for the spacers. I never would have thought of that.
A really good video. Lovely job, too. That bathroom is going to be terrific. Keep up the good work.
I was ready to dislike the block wall, but it looks very nice in that space.
Is there anyway of opening the small livingroom into the enclosed porch area? Perhaps a deck on the back of the house. You have done amazing things with this property. I have enjoyed since the beginning and other projects before that.
Great idea, certainly a great seller to have glass bi fold door that folds to one side instead window.
That wall between the living room and the side porch is load bearing. It is supporting the outside wall of the bedroom plus the load of the roof. Removing it would be expensive and would require the services of both a structural engineer and a building permit. It would be a great use of the space but it would cost a lot of money. It would also involve hiring assistant joiners to complete. Given the span, it would likely involve 4 2x12 beams the full length of the wall, and that would be way beyond what one person can manage. The foundations would have needed serious modifications as well. First, the porch is on a post foundation, the house itself is on a full perimeter foundation. The existing perimeter foundation would need to be reinforced to carry the load and not break the existing foundation and footings.
Hard work but great addition to that house.
"You don't want to put more then you have too...but erm ...you want more then you need!"
Needs to be on a t-shirt 🤣🤣🤣
I think it looks really nice. I like the large size of it.
i enjoy my glass block window i made sure my was vented the little opening is great for venting also if you forget to shut it no problem
Very cool glass block for the upstairs bathroom. Amazing light and privacy. Awesome
I've seen those glass block windows my entire life and had no idea that you installed them a lot like a brick wall. I always thought they came in one large piece.
Great job....love the glass box.
Whenever I see a new video from you I'm like a kid I get so excited to watch it!!!!
That looks awesome. Wife and I just bought a really old place and we're redoing it a bit at a time ourselves. This is a good looking option for our bathroom window as well. Love the look.
It looks great. I love the idea of everyone looking up at my bathroom would see a silhouette of me on my toilet taking a dump. Serves them right.
I like the appearance, inside and out of your new window. Now you have me thinking about installing glass block in my bathroom. Like you said, maybe I could make a cinder block dog house or generator shed or garden wall to get comfortable with the block and mortar process.
Just wanted to say I love these videos and this channel. I started watching during the initial pandemic, and really have no carpentry skills at all, but I very much enjoy watching the progress made in each house. Thank you.
It's a margin trowel. It's my most used trowel by far.
I was skeptical on that bathroom window but after seeing complete it actually is a nice choice. Yea down side can’t open it but you have the exhaust fan
I love the window 😍
Love your philosophy of life. Thank you for sharing! 😉😜❤️✝️
So excited for another video! I really love this house and all the improvements you've made. I could see myself in that little yard gardening or BBQing.
Love love the window! It really looks nice and professionally done :) got to say I was holding my breath when the last two blocks went in!
Save yourself some money and buy a quality siding break and bend your own window wraps.
Even if I didn't like your videos, which I do by the way, I would watch just for your choice of background music.
great to have another video on this house! I've missed watching this project so much, glad it's finally realising your vision :)
I love the ending, always a new project, keep it up!
I like this idea for bathroom window. like your show s . I wish I could find a rent to own home.😊😊😊😊
Very fine work, sir! Good on you!
It looks so good.
Live the glass block!! Love your content!! I have a tiny bathroom, with one small window, large shower 6 feet away from window put these blocks on the window side of shower!! Brings in so much light!!