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: Bathroom Remodeling

This comprehensive group of blog posts will help you understand how to compare – and design with – various lines of grout free shower wall panels, tile, shower pans or glass shower doors for your new home or remodel.

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

Pinterest 9 reasons you SHOULD NOT buy a cheap (in-stock) vanity from Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards | Innovate Building Solutions | Closet Organization | Custom Closet | Organization Ideas

9 reasons you SHOULD NOT buy a cheap (in-stock) vanity from Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards

I’ll tell you right up front I DO NOT have anything personal against Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards. Although I can’t say the same for neighbors a few miles away from me who are fighting tooth and ‘nail’ (yes, bad home center pun intended) to keep Menards from building a store in their backyard (they’ve... Continue reading

How to order a walk in glass block shower system

I don’t mean to be Bob Braggadocios, Ernie Egomaniac, or Ned KnowItAll but I’ll bet our company has helped more homeowners, contractors, and builders with glass block walk in shower systems since our business was founded by my Dad in 1977 than any other company in the United States. And I’m not telling... Continue reading

Opening - 17 Signs its Time To Remodel Your Old Bathroom | innovate building solutions | Bathroom remodeling ideas | old bathroom design | Bathroom design ideas

17 Signs its Time To Remodel Your Old Bathroom (with ideas to NOT spend a fortune in the process)

Are you familiar with these challenges: Challenge #1) The function of your bathroom leaves A LOT to be desired.   Challenge #2) Your bathroom was fashionable 10, 20, or 30 years ago. However, today it IS NOT winning any fashion awards.   Challenge #3) While you realize (given home prices... Continue reading

Opening - Why you hate glass shower doors… | Innovate Building Solutions | Glass shower doors | Bathroom design ideas | bathroom remodeling diy

Why you hate glass shower doors…and what you can do about it!

If you’re someone who DOES NOT have a love affair with your shower door, you’re not alone. Shower doors can be a royal pain in the neck. Here’s a few problems you have: The glass is spotted and uncleanable. Your door has tracks at the bottom which capture dirt, hair, and God-only-knows-what. Your... Continue reading

OPENING A DIY Master Bath Remodel - Combining Your Inspiration while Minimizing Your Perspiration! | Innovate Building Solutions

Project Spotlight: A DIY Master Bath Remodel – Combining Your Inspiration while Minimizing Your Perspiration!

Anyone who tells you a DIY master bathroom remodel project is easy, is flat out lying! It’s fake news. And at its most basic level, a successful DIY master bathroom remodel (which DOES NOT resemble the movie the Money Pit) has 2 key elements. They are: #1) Inspiration – Without inspiration, and a... Continue reading

Opening Image How to include the most popular bathroom features in your remodel or new home | Innovate Building Solutions | Shower Accessories | Bathroom Shower Features | Shower Design Ideas

How to include the most popular bathroom features in your remodel or new home (even if your budget isn’t crazy big)

OK – not to be ‘Captain Obvious,’ but the price of bathroom remodeling and new homes IS NOT going down any time soon. And as you know inflation HAS NOT been your ‘little fre’ (as Tony Montana from the movie Scarface would say). So, the question becomes, if you’re looking to build a new home, or remodel... Continue reading

Pinterest Opening Image How to compare walk-in shower systems | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodeling Ideas | Bathroom Shower Design | Walk In Shower | Cleveland, OH

How to compare walk in shower systems (your ultimate guide to walk in shower selections)

Selecting a walk in shower system can be confusing. First, you have to ‘get past’ the myths, half-truths, and conspiracy theories (OK – I don’t know about any conspiracy theories with walk in showers…. yet) about this type of shower. Then you have to sift through the plethora (a fancy word I threw... 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