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Glass block showers – are they in or are they out?

By Mike Foti on January 6, 2025. Leave a Comment

I’ll start by telling you the cold, hard, facts. Here it goes. I’m a guy who leads a business which wholesales and installs glass blocks showers. And I’m also a guy who leads a business which wholesales and installs glass shower doors. And now for the big admission (and no, I’m NOT part of the celebrity... Continue reading

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10 Little Known Facts about Walk in Showers

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2024. Leave a Comment

Should I, or shouldn’t I, choose a walk in shower? I’ve heard people rack their brains with this question for 16 years I’ve been blogging about bathrooms, and the 39 years I’ve led a company which wholesales and installs bathrooms. And the reason people struggle with this decision is there’s a lot... Continue reading

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What is a Shower Wall Surround and how to NOT Screw up Buying One!

By Mike Foti on December 9, 2024. 5 Comments

I’m so proud that with all of my advanced degrees (and the big-bucks it took to get them) I’m NOW smart enough to give a definition of what a shower wall surround is. And if you’re ready for it, here it comes…. A shower wall surround are the walls which surround a shower. Ok, right now – I KNOW you’re... Continue reading

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Who can (and Should) Design, Supply, and Install your Accessible, Age in Place, or ADA Shower?

By Mike Foti on December 2, 2024. Leave a Comment

Whether you can hear (evil) father time knocking (or banging) on your door, or you (or a family member) have a debilitating disease, health, or developmental challenge – you know a ‘standard’ shower (and bathroom) can be something you despise and worry if it’ll be safe. So, you’ve might to come to... Continue reading

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Are glass blocks good for a shower wall?

By Mike Foti on November 4, 2024. Leave a Comment

Ok – I’m going to come clean (bad shower wall pun intended). My company has been wholesaling and installing glass block shower walls since 1977. And yes, this DOES make me OLD (even though I didn’t start in 1977)! However, this does not mean I (and my team) are always recommending a glass block shower... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Shower Replacement Kits

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2024. Leave a Comment

Have you been debating whether to buy a shower replacement kit or a custom tile shower? As if selections in a bath remodeling project weren’t hard enough, you also have to get your arms around the right shower for your project! However, here’s the good news. If you’re looking for the straight scoop... Continue reading

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Are tub shower combos out of style in remodeling and new construction?

By Mike Foti on October 21, 2024. Leave a Comment

A fiberglass tub/shower combo unit has been a staple (especially in jack and jill, hall bathrooms, and smaller master bathrooms) for DECADES! And whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, you may be wondering if it’s smart to stick with the tub/shower combo ‘tradition’ (and this word reminds... Continue reading

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What is the least expensive way to redo a shower (and NOT end up with a pile of junk a couple of years later)?

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2024. Leave a Comment

So, nobody’s EVER called you a ‘robber baron’ or a ‘titan of industry!’ And if the terms affluent, wealthy, well to do, or well-heeled (and no, I’m NOT talking about the heel attached to your foot) have never been used to describe you, you’re like most Americans. Money IS NOT falling off trees onto... Continue reading

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What Size Shower Replacement Kit do I Need? (with 10 FAQ’s to get the Most for Your Budget)

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2024. Leave a Comment

You don’t buy a shower replacement kit every day. In fact, I’ll bet most people reading this article have never bought one before. So, given this reality – and the fact I (and my team) have been asked thousands of times by homeowners and contractors alike what size shower replacement kit they need,... Continue reading

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13 (Solvable) Problems with Glass Shower Doors

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2024. 4 Comments

If you’re planning a bathroom remodel and absolutely HATE your existing glass shower door, you’re NOT alone! While a glass shower door seems like a simple product, if you’ve been cursing your current shower door for years, you know there’s A LOT of things which can go wrong with them. And if you’re... Continue reading