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Project Spotlight: A DIY Master Bath Remodel – Combining Your Inspiration while Minimizing Your Perspiration!

By Mike Foti on August 22, 2023. 2 Comments

Anyone who tells you a DIY master bathroom remodel project is easy, is flat out lying! It’s fake news. And at its most basic level, a successful DIY master bathroom remodel (which DOES NOT resemble the movie the Money Pit) has 2 key elements. They are: #1) Inspiration – Without inspiration, and a... Continue reading

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How to include the most popular bathroom features in your remodel or new home (even if your budget isn’t crazy big)

By Mike Foti on August 15, 2023. Leave a Comment

OK – not to be ‘Captain Obvious,’ but the price of bathroom remodeling and new homes IS NOT going down any time soon. And as you know inflation HAS NOT been your ‘little fre’ (as Tony Montana from the movie Scarface would say). So, the question becomes, if you’re looking to build a new home, or remodel... Continue reading

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How to compare walk in shower systems (your ultimate guide to walk in shower selections)

By Mike Foti on August 7, 2023. 2 Comments

Selecting a walk in shower system can be confusing. First, you have to ‘get past’ the myths, half-truths, and conspiracy theories (OK – I don’t know about any conspiracy theories with walk in showers…. yet) about this type of shower. Then you have to sift through the plethora (a fancy word I threw... Continue reading

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11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place

By Mike Foti on May 10, 2023. 2 Comments

Although Mother’s Day has just passed, perhaps the smartest gift you could give Mom (or Dad for that matter) as they’re getting up in age to make sure they can continue living in their home. If they’re like most, they DO NOT want to be forced into ‘community living’ (or assisted living as most would... Continue reading

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15 Insider Tips for a Safer, Simpler and Stylish Age in Place Shower

By Mike Foti on March 6, 2023. 8 Comments

Updated July 16, 2023 If the idea of an ‘age in place shower’ DOES NOT create a vision of a bathroom you’re excited to use, you’re not alone. When people think ‘age in place,’ their thoughts are locked on safety. And while safety is essential to stay in your home as long as possible (and steer clear... Continue reading

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The 13 Biggest Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes (and how to avoid them AND not break the bank)

By Mike Foti on February 27, 2023. Leave a Comment

Bathroom remodeling IS NOT something you do every day (or hopefully every year or two either). So, when you’ve finally had it (AND convinced your penny-pinching spouse enough is enough) and are ready to redo your bathroom, the last thing you want to do is make costly mistakes. However, the problem... Continue reading

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10 Little Known Ideas to Take the UGLY (and institutional) Out of an Accessible Shower and Bathroom

By Mike Foti on February 6, 2023. 1 Comment

Nobody – and I mean nobody – wants to have their personal bathroom remind them of a hospital room! But when people think about an accessible shower or an accessible (or age in place) bathroom they get visions, not of sugarplums, but of hospital grab bars, ramps and ugly plasticky white showers dancing... Continue reading

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How to Choose an Age in Place or Home Accessibility Bathroom Remodeling Contractor

By Mike Foti on December 12, 2022. 4 Comments

I don’t mean to be ‘Danny Downer’ or anything but for older adults, falls are a big problem. Consider these statistics from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). 36 million older adults fall each year. Of this group, 32,000 die. 1 out of 4 older adults will fall each year. 1 out of 5 older adults... Continue reading

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How to Compare Tub Shower Combo Kits

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2022. Leave a Comment

You never knew replacing your existing stained or cracked, one piece fiberglass tub shower combo was going to be such a pain. While you know your kids and/or partner didn’t give it a lot of T.L.C., you didn’t think it would look this bad in this short a time. And now that you’re finally upgrading... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Built In, Fold Down and Moveable Shower Seats or Chairs

By Mike Foti on August 29, 2022. 6 Comments

So, you’ve come to accept the fact your spouse IS NOT as steady on their feet (especially in the shower) as they used to be (even though they won’t admit it). Or your wife has been complaining shaving her legs while bending over in the shower, IS NOT getting any easier. Or you just want the ability... Continue reading

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