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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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How to choose the best shower pan

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2024. Leave a Comment

I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Wow – I get to choose a shower pan. How could my life – and this bath remodel – become even more fun?” And I’ll admit choosing a shower pan for a remodel or new home IS NOT as much fun as selecting a stylish vanity, or cool countertop, or unique shower wall surround... Continue reading

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What’s new in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on June 14, 2024. 6 Comments

Shower wall panels – (just like the Virginia Slims ad titled You’ve Come a Long Way Baby promoting a woman’s right to smoke with the ‘thinner cigarette for feminine hands’ … for a laugh, check it out below) –have come a long way baby. And here’s why: Shower wall panels are no longer white, plastic,... Continue reading

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Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea? 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t.

By Mike Foti on May 14, 2024. Leave a Comment

Are you debating whether to convert your bathtub into a shower? And whether you’re looking to ‘age in place’ (yes this is a term I HATE – it sounds more like ‘decay in place’ to me, but that’s another story), or simply never use your tub and want an easier to use shower, there’s A LOT of debate whether... Continue reading

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Is it better to use a shower base or a tile shower floor?

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2024. 2 Comments

OK – I’ll grant you the floor (or base) of your shower IS NOT sexiest product people notice in your bathroom! However, the shower base or tile shower floor is – IMHO – critical since it’s the foundation of your shower. If your shower base or floor leaks, you’ve got a B-I-G problem on your hands. And... Continue reading

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Shower Accessory Trends – What’s in and what’s out?

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

Just like a dress is not complete without the right shoes and handbag, so a shower is not complete without the right shower accessories. Shower accessories which function poorly, look cheap, or are out of style will put a black eye on your new bathroom. So, if you’re wondering what’s hot, and what’s... Continue reading

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How to NOT DECREASE resale value with an age in place bathroom design

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2024. 2 Comments

Convincing your parents they NEED age in place bathroom modifications can be an uphill battle. None of us likes to think we have one iota less function than we used to have. However, the stats tell a different story. Over 14 million adults over 65 fall each year. This is 1 out of 4. And 80% of those... Continue reading

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13 Hot 2024 Bathroom Trends for a Stylish, Safe, AND Simple Bathroom (on a budget)

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2024. 2 Comments

Anyone can have a super-cool bathroom if they have unlimited funds. However, how can you have a trend-setting bathroom which stands the test of time and won’t look like Marcia, Jan, and Cindy’s bathroom in The Brady Bunch if you don’t have an unlimited budget? And most importantly, a bathroom which... Continue reading

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