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: Bath to Shower Conversion

How to NOT DECREASE resale value with an age in place bathroom design | Innovate Building Solutions | Cleveland Ohio Remodeling for Aging in Place | Bathroom Remodeling ideas | Shower Design Ideas | Bathroom for handicap

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

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

13 Hot 2024 Bathroom Trends for a Stylish, Safe, AND Simple Bathroom (on a budget) | Innovate building solutions | Bathroom remodeling | Cleveland Remodeling design trends | Hot interior design trends | Bathroom design

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

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

Modify or Move Answering the aging in place question. | Innovate Building Solutions | Age in place | handicap accessible shower | bathroom remodeling ideas | Roll in shower design ideas

Modify or Move? Answering the aging in place question.

If you – or your parents – are like most people, aging is NOT a fun process (even though the 55+ community brochures make it look like a blast). And when you’re not as limber as you used to be (or medically ‘clicking on all cylinders’ like the old days), and navigating your home is more difficult,... Continue reading

21 Sure-Fire Ideas to Save on an Installed Tub to Shower Conversion. | innovate building solutions | bathroom remodeling | shower design ideas | tub to shower conversion

21 Sure-Fire Ideas to Save on an Installed Tub to Shower Conversion.

You know the time is NOW to convert your tub into a shower. And here’s a few reasons why: Every time your spouse is ‘attempting’ to climb into the tub to shower you’re worried they’ll fall. And, as you know, hospital stays aren’t cheap, nor any place they want to be! You haven’t taken a tub in years. If... Continue reading

Opening - How to Gain Space, Style, and Simplicity in a Tub to Shower Conversion | Innovate Building Solutions | Tub to shower conversion | Bathroom remodeling ideas | Shower Remodel | Master Bathroom Design ideas

How to Gain Space, Style, and Simplicity in a Tub to Shower Conversion.

If only you weren’t stuck with this tiny 5’ x 8’ bathroom and cramped tub and shower combo system. The tub is dirty and ugly. You wouldn’t dare sit your butt on it. And the shower has seen it’s better days years ago. You’ve seen the opulent bathrooms in fancy interior design magazines. They have HUMONGOUS... Continue reading

The Pros and Cons of a Tub to Shower Conversion.

I swear –tub to shower conversion projects are growing faster than new assisted living facilities being built in my town– and even faster than younger people are using AI (artificial intelligence) art applications to create (unblemished) pictures of themselves they’re posting on Instagram.  And while... Continue reading

A comprehensive guide to the cost of an installed tub to shower conversion | innovate Building Solutions | bathroom remodeling ideas | Comprehensive guide to a tub and shower conversion | Shower Conversion | Bathroom Remodeling

A comprehensive guide to the cost of an installed tub to shower conversion.

Updated December 10, 2023  I swear (and don’t let my Mom hear that) I get asked this question (whether it’s by a homeowner – or a bathroom remodeling contractor starting their business) every day. That question is… “Mike, what’s the cost of an installed tub-to-shower conversion?” And when I give... Continue reading

OPENING 13 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time To Remodel Your Tub Shower Alcove

13 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time To Remodel Your Tub Shower Alcove

Updated December 10, 2023  If you’re like most people, you have soooo many things competing for your household budget. The kids tell you how they ‘need’ everything. The latest shoes, clothes, technology, sports equipment. The list goes on and on. Then your spouse has their eyes on waaaay more things... Continue reading

Pinterest 11 faq about tub to shower conversions | Innovate Building Solutions | #ShowerConversion #TubShower #Bathroomremodel #ShowerRemodel

11 Frequently Asked Questions about Tub to Shower Conversions to Save You Time, Money & Aggravation

Updated January 2, 2022 You’ve (almost) convinced yourself to ditch your tub and convert to a shower. After all you never use the tub anyway. You’re also worried about your spouse falling while climbing into your tub/shower. And your tub surround and tub have seen their better days…years ago! However,... 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