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6 Tips to Use Urethane or Sanded Grout for a Tile or Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2010. 3 Comments

Urethane grout - premixed bucket Sanded grout in a powder form in a bag Let’s face it – the #1 place tile or glass block showers fail is in the grout joints. So you need to use the right material the first time around (and save the expensive cost of re-grouting). Follow these tips to save money,... Continue reading

Glass block shower wall on granite bench seat

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Hit a Home Run with the Right Bench, Corner or Fold Down Shower Seat

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower wall on granite covered bench seat Brazilian walnut fold down shower seat In baseball being asked to take the bench is not a good thing – but in shower remodeling selecting the right shower seat will not only add comfort and luxury but can make your space safe and functional as... Continue reading

Small bath remodeling picture with curved cabinet

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Small Bath Remodeling – Size Doesn’t Matter

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2010. 3 Comments

Small bathroom remodeling project, subway tile, curved cabinet In the 2000’s it was the bigger the better in bathroom remodeling projects – large soaking tubs, bathrooms the size of master bedrooms were all the rage. Well those days are long gone. We have a new economic reality in the United... Continue reading

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Glass block showers – design with the end in mind

By Mike Foti on September 9, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower design with frameless door photo courtesy of M E Whittaker Builders I’ve seen glass block showers get screwed up plenty of times. In most cases the culprit is poor planning or no planning. Since glass blocks cannot be cut – the shape, size and dimensions of the wall cannot... Continue reading

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“Block up your windows before Old Man Winter sets in”

By Mike Foti on September 2, 2010. 4 Comments

Upper floor bathroom glass block window – outside view Unfortunately you have to face the facts – while you’re enjoying the colors of Fall, Old Man Winter is just around the corner. Poorly insulating windows will not get any better and re-caulking again and again becomes less and... Continue reading

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“Save money and shorten the time to remodel with acrylic bath tubs, showers and walls”

By Mike Foti on August 26, 2010. 1 Comment

Acrylic shower wall and tub systems If you’ve got 1, 1 ½ or 2 bathrooms in your house it can be very difficult to remodel. Going over to a friend or relatives to shower during a lengthy remodeling process can get to be old very quick! Fortunately there is a cost-effective and time effective... Continue reading

glass block shower with color glass block

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Product Spotlight: “Use colored and frosted glass blocks to add impact to your next shower, wall or window project”

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2010. 5 Comments

glass block shower with colored glass block accents If you’re looking for a unique shower, wall or window consider adding colored or frosted glass blocks to your next project. Here are some specific design ideas for you: Continue reading

Vinyl replacement windows for energy savings

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“Take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit before time runs out”

By Mike Foti on August 12, 2010. Leave a Comment

vinyl replacement windows for energy savings You may be wondering how you can take advantage of the Economic Stimulus bill that was signed on February 17th 2009. Well if you’ve got inefficient upper floor windows or doors in your home which are in need of replacement and you’re worried about large... Continue reading

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“If you can’t sell your home, remodel it”

By Mike Foti on August 5, 2010. 1 Comment

Let’s face it selling a home in today’s economy can be very difficult – and getting a high resale price for your home right now might be near impossible. With this sales environment more homeowners are choosing to remodel a bathroom, kitchen and other high usage spaces of a home. You might be asking... Continue reading

Falling water home by Frank Lloyd Wright

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Your bathroom remodeling project – Be Inspired!

By Mike Foti on July 28, 2010. Leave a Comment

Falling water home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Remodeled bathroom A remodeled bathroom On a recent trip to Nemacolin Woodlands (a fantastic vacation spot) my 11 year old son met another boy his age from New Jersey. After talking to the boy I learned that he motivated his parents to drive... Continue reading

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