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The Pros and Cons of Matte Black Hardware, Shower Pans and Trim in a Bathroom Remodel

By Mike Foti on December 14, 2021. 10 Comments

You’re not one to jump on the ‘latest fad,’ but the use of matte black in new and remodeled bathrooms (and homes in general) has caught your eye. You’ve seen the matte black windows with the white lap siding in Modern Farmhouse designs cropping up like wildfire. You’ve seen matte black handles and... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases

The Pros and Cons of a Grout Free Low Profile Shower Pan

By Mike Foti on November 30, 2021. 2 Comments

A shower pan will likely NOT be the most exciting feature of your bathroom remodel. However, when you think about it your shower pan is the foundation of your shower. It’s something you don’t think about …until it fails. Then its too late. Then ‘the fix’ is painful and expensive. Shower pans AREN’T... Continue reading

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13 Shower Replacement Kit Problems You Can Avoid

By Mike Foti on November 23, 2021. 8 Comments

Who wouldn’t LOVE to save money on a lower cost shower replacement kit? Unless you’ve got an Elon Musk or Bill Gates budget you need to watch what you spend. And when you’re looking to replace your shower stall or convert from a tub to a shower, and you start ‘letting your fingers do the walking’... Continue reading

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How to Choose the Right Shower Glass Door or Wall

By Mike Foti on November 16, 2021. 2 Comments

I’ll be honest and tell you choosing the right glass shower door can be downright confusing! And I’ll bet a ‘dollar to donuts’ (and isn’t that the weirdest saying ever?) you too may be struggling with these questions about them: What is the cheapest glass shower door? What shower glass is simplest... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases

The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Reversible Shower Pan

By Mike Foti on November 2, 2021. 2 Comments

Shower pans ARE NOT a sexy topic. Ok – they’re sexier than talking about your shower drain…but not by much. However, if you’ve experienced these 5 problems, you’ll come to the realization shower pans are a more important than you thought. Problem #1 – Your ‘cost-effective’ plastic shower pan (or... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Corner vs. an Alcove Shower

By Mike Foti on October 19, 2021. 4 Comments

If you WISH you had room for a big shower, but you know ‘that ain’t happening,’ you’re likely debating whether to install an alcove shower or a corner shower in your smaller-than-you’d-like space. And while both are available in multiple finishes, in an array of sizes, with different wall surrounds,... Continue reading

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The Advantages and Disadvantage of Thicker Frameless Glass Shower Doors

By Mike Foti on October 4, 2021. 2 Comments

Is the ‘glass always greener’ on the thicker side? OK – I know this is a play on words for the often-used phrase we’ll tell our kids when we say the ‘grass isn’t always greener on the other side’ after they tell us all the fun things those ‘other parents’ let their kids do. However, this article IS... Continue reading

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How to Choose a Glass Door for your Bathtub Replacement

By Mike Foti on September 21, 2021. Leave a Comment

Do your tub curtains have you so frustrated you KNOW (even if it’s the last thing you do) you’re going to replace them with glass doors in your upcoming bathtub replacement? Have you had it ‘up to here’ (as Mom used to say) with moldy, smelly curtains? You’re also sick of cleaning water off the floor... Continue reading

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The Comprehensive Guide on How to Buy a Glass Shower Door (and not screw up)

By Mike Foti on September 7, 2021. 4 Comments

Most people have heard of FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out). However, I’d argue a bigger fear which is not often talked about is FOSU (this would be the Fear of Screwing Up). And you know if you’re remodeling a bathroom – or making selections for several new home bathrooms – you’ll have to make important... Continue reading

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How to Compare a Low Profile vs. a Ramped vs. a Zero Threshold Shower Pan

By Mike Foti on August 24, 2021. Leave a Comment

If you need a safer shower pan in your bathroom remodel or new home and don’t have a clue which option is best for you, I can tell you you’re not alone. You see I’ve worked with thousands of people who want to ‘age in place’ or their mobility is not as good as they’d like it to be. They want a shower... Continue reading

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