News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block
Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block

Category: Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling

These posts will give you insider tips and advice for the best shower pans, wall surrounds, glass doors, and accessories for an age in place shower or bathroom remodel

Pinterest - Opening - design a home for an empty nester | Innovate Building Solutions | Innovate Home Org | #EmptyNester #DesigningHome #LaminateWallPanels #PlanningForTheFuture

How to Design a Home with Your Empty Nester Years in Mind

Before I knew it, I was 60 years old. Before I knew it one son (‘er young adult) was out of the house, another son has the money to leave at any time and my 17-year-old ‘little girl’ is thinking about life after high school. Before I knew it the 2-story suburban home Rose and I had built for us 25... Continue reading

Opening Image - 60 is the new 60 - why I view my new age as a blessing not a curse | Innovate Building Solutions | Reflection Blog | #Turning60 #BirthdayCelebration #RemodelingBusiness

60 is the new 60. Why I view my ‘new age’ as a blessing not a curse.

Warning – Although this is ‘normally’ a remodeling blog – I sometimes choose to ‘go reflective’ on lessons life is teaching me. This post falls in this category. The funniest post I read on Facebook (the social network for old people who aren’t ‘snap-chatting’ and ‘tick-tocking’) on my 60th birthday... Continue reading

7 ideas for a multi generational bathroom | Innovate Building Solutions | #BathroomRemodel #Rollinshower #HandicapShower

7 Ideas for a Multi-Generational Bathroom You Won’t Mind Sharing with Your Crazy Family

A multi-generational family evolves Mom’s mobility isn’t what it used to be. She has begrudgingly moved in with you. Then 2 months later your 20-something son Brandon decided to ‘re-enroll’ in college. To afford school he’s looking to ‘boomerang’ back to your house. While you had to say yes, you’re... Continue reading

Opening - 9 Reasons You Shouldn't Build a Tile Shower | Innovate Building Solutions | #TileShower #GroutFreeShower #NoTileShower #BathroomRemodeling

9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build a Tile Shower

Updated January 28, 2023 OK – I’m not writing this to take down the tile industry, and I’m certainly not arrogant enough to think this post has that kind of power. However, I’ve been on the receiving end of countless homeowners (and even bathroom remodeling contractors) calls who are ‘sick and tired’... Continue reading

How to Convert a Tub into a Low Maintenance Walk in Shower | Innovate Building Solutions | #TubShower #BathroomRemodel #RemodelingDIY #RemodelOnABudget

How to Convert a Tub into a Low Maintenance Walk in Shower

Update December 10, 2023 Even though he won’t admit it, it’s not easy for John to climb over the tub to take a shower in his tiny bathroom. And though you will forcefully admit it (and complain about it also), cleaning the scummy grout joints which are barely keeping together your dated 4” x 4” powder... Continue reading

Brutally Honest Guide to Choose the Perfect Shower Pan | Innovate Building Solutions | #ShowerPan #PerfectShowerPan #BathroomRemodeling #InnovateBuilding

A Brutally Honest Guide to Choose the Perfect Shower Pan

Updated March 31, 2019 Let’s get real. There’s no such thing as a perfect shower pan, just as there’s no perfect person. Shower pans are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. There can be, however, a perfect shower pan for your specific situation. Here’s the problem you’ve likely run into trying to... Continue reading

9 mistakes with a barrier free shower system you don't want to make | Innovate Building Solutions | #ShowerPanel #LaminatePanels #BathroomRemodel

9 Mistakes with a Barrier Free Shower System You Don’t Want to Make

Updated March 24, 2019 Perhaps you find yourself in one of these situations and are kicking around a barrier free shower system: Mom is not moving around so well. You’re considering having her live with you. You’re not sure how to make your home and bathroom safe. Your spouse got hurt at work. Climbing... Continue reading

The 7 Biggest Blunders You Don't Want to Make Choosing a Shower Pan | Innovate Building Solutions | #ShowerPan #ShowerPanels #DecorativePanels

The 7 Biggest Blunders You Don’t Want to Make Choosing a Shower Pan

Updated July 16, 2023 Since you’re reading this article you deserve a round of applause. Learning about shower pans is as sexy and ‘interesting’ as seeing your Mother in Law ‘attempting’ to look young with a skirt which is too short or pants which are too tight. Not a pretty picture. Certainly not... Continue reading

I don't want to age in place I want to thrive in place | Innovate Building Solutions

I don’t want to age in place. I want to thrive in MY place!

  Updated March 17, 2019 I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to “age in place.” I want to keep moving. Be active, vibrant – no matter what my age is. If you’re unfamiliar with the term aging in place it refers to someone who wants to stay in their home as long as possible (usually this is... Continue reading