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My Customer’s Top 5 Fears of a Glass Block Walk In Shower

By Mike Foti on May 16, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Mary was practically in tears when she called me. She had seen all the pretty pictures on Pinterest and the Internet of glass block walk in showers and now after talking to her friends and her bathroom remodeling contractor she was encountering one fear after another.... Continue reading

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How to make a large shower without making your bathroom bigger

By Mike Foti on May 9, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated December 30, 2018 Let’s face facts – most existing master bathrooms do not fit the needs or desired aesthetic qualities for relaxation and comfort desired by their owners (OK – in plain English there just too doggone small and too doggone ugly). In many ranch and cape cod... Continue reading

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9 ways to compare solid surface and ready for tile shower pans

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2015. Leave a Comment

If you’re tired of a fiberglass pan you can’t clean, an acrylic base you can’t make a custom design, or a mortared tile shower floor which is cracked and leaking it may be time to consider a solid surface or an expanded polystyrene ready for tile pre-manufactured base. In the article below... Continue reading

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5 Steps to Convert a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on April 25, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Who uses a small alcove tub space for bathing anymore? The answer – practically no one. It doesn’t fit our fast-paced lifestyles. Who loves framed sliding glass doors or shower curtains around their bathtubs….probably very few. They’re a hassle to clean. If... Continue reading

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5 Non-Traditional Questions to Ask to Select a Remodeling Contractor

By Mike Foti on April 18, 2015. 3 Comments

What is your mental picture of a remodeling contractor? Is it a gruff guy with a crowbar, a rock-star type with a toolbelt, an electrician you worry wired your home incorrectly or is it a caring, competent professional using the best materials, methods and processes for your kitchen, bathroom or... Continue reading

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How to lay out a glass block shower wall

By Mike Foti on April 11, 2015. 2 Comments

Since glass blocks cannot be cut it is critical to lay out and design a glass block shower before installing a base or making decisions on whether to use a door or a walk in design. The article below details 5 tricks to design and lay out your glass block shower for maximum success. Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower Pan and Bases

How to design a solid surface shower pan

By Mike Foti on April 4, 2015. 4 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 Is stepping into your existing shower pan an experience you’d like to avoid? Dirty grout, cracked tile shower bases and fiberglass surrounds which have yellowed and cannot be cleaned are just some of the challenges owners have with their old shower pans. If you have these... Continue reading

7 ideas to improve a hotel shower for universal and accessible design

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7 Ideas to Improve a Universal and Accessible Hotel Shower

By Mike Foti on March 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

On a recent business trip in Worthington suburb of Columbus Ohio I was staying at a DoubleTree Hotel and was registered in a handicap accessible room – even though I don’t have a personal challenge which requires this particular space. As someone who studies universal and accessible design... Continue reading

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5 Guaranteed Tricks for Choosing Shower Wall Panels without Busting Your Budget

By Mike Foti on March 11, 2015. 7 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 Options in shower wall panel systems can be daunting. These systems are available in various sizes, textures, colors, budgets for decorating styles ranging from traditional to contemporary to even cool new styles like Modern Farmhouse. However, the selection process is overwhelming... Continue reading

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A Mid Century Modern Home is Reinvigorated with Passion and Architectural Integrity

By Mike Foti on March 7, 2015. Leave a Comment

Can a home create an emotional connection with a family and serve as a guide to its own restoration and remodeling? As unique as this sounds, it was the connection between Mid Century Modern architecture lovers, Lynne Valek and Dean Gordon, and their home in the Old Fig Garden neighborhood of Fresno,... Continue reading

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