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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. 2 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

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How to Choose the Best Shower Wall Panels – 11 Questions You Need to Ask

By Mike Foti on July 29, 2024. Leave a Comment

My business has been wholesaling and installing shower wall panels for a looooong time. And I wish I could tell you it’s easier choosing grout free shower panels today than it was when we got into this market 20 years ago, but if I did, I’d be lying! And while it’s not simpler to make the best choice,... Continue reading

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How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps

By Mike Foti on July 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

Finding the best shower replacement kit can be a pain in the ‘you know what!’ There – I said it for you. It sounded like a simple project until you dug into the details. Then you started asking: How do I know this shower replacement kit will give me the best value for my money and not break down... Continue reading

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How to avoid the 15 biggest problems with tub to shower conversions.

By Mike Foti on July 8, 2024. Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever done (or shopped for) a tub to shower conversion here’s one thing I’ll bet you learned…… It’s NOT as simple as you originally thought. First there’s A LOT of components in a tub to shower conversion. Including, but not limited to: A shower pan A wall surround system A glass shower... 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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How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower

By Mike Foti on May 7, 2024. 2 Comments

So, you love walk-in showers, however, you HATE the idea of cleaning pools of water off the bathroom floor. And this is not to mention your concern about these pools causing leaks in the floor below. Given your desire for a walk-in shower – and goal to minimize (or eliminate) water on the bathroom... Continue reading

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