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.

opening - What’s hot (and what’s not) in master bathroom design | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodeling | Master Bathroom Design

What’s hot (and what’s not) in a master bathroom design?

I know if you’re remodeling or building a new home making selections is overwhelming. And choosing products for the master bathroom (which is a space used almost as frequently as your kitchen) is no picnic. While you want a bathroom which is stylish (and ‘on trend’), you don’t necessarily want a design... Continue reading

Project Spotlight Creating Experiences while Growing into the Next Stage of Life – Glamping at Battenkill River Resort | Innovate Building Solutions | Project Spotlight | Glamping Camping | Camping Airbnb

Project Spotlight: Creating Experiences while Growing into the Next Stage of Life – Glamping at Battenkill River Resort

Are you in your 50’s or 60’s and asking yourself, “What’s next?” You see friends using the ‘r’ word (OK – for you ‘younger folk’, that scary ‘r’ word is retirement). And some of your friends are actually retiring and posting endless photos on Facebook (yes, that’s the ‘old people’s social network)... Continue reading

How to Order Fibo Laminate Shower and Bathroom Wall Panels | bathroom remodeling | How to order shower panels | Ordering bathroom products

How to Order Fibo Laminate Shower and Bathroom Wall Panels

Ordering shower and bathroom wall panels IS NOT something you do every day (or every year or 5 years for that matter) if you’re a homeowner. However, if you’re a bathroom remodeler you may order them every day, but that’s another story. And if you’re considering buying Fibo laminate shower or bathroom... Continue reading

opening - 13 Reasons You Should Use Laminate Bathroom Wall Panels Beyond Your Tub and Shower Alcove | Bathroom remodeling | Design Ideas | Bathroom Remodeling ideas

13 Reasons You Should Use Laminate Bathroom Wall Panels Beyond Your Tub and Shower Alcove

It doesn’t take a genius (or a long time homeowner) to realize bathrooms – while often being the smallest room in your home – still require A LOT of energy to maintain, and thought process to design, if you’re remodeling. There’s no shortage of bathroom, bathtub, and shower wall surround products... Continue reading

11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place | bathroom remodeling on a budget | Bathroom design ideas

11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place

Although Mother’s Day has just passed, perhaps the smartest gift you could give Mom (or Dad for that matter) as they’re getting up in age to make sure they can continue living in their home. If they’re like most, they DO NOT want to be forced into ‘community living’ (or assisted living as most would... Continue reading

How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System | innovate building solutions | bathroom remodeling | shower wall panel systems

How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System

It seemed like a simple enough question from Corrina (one of my blog readers). She asked, “Mike, how can I get a wholesale price on a shower system?” And while it IS a simple question, you can waste a LOT of time if you (as a homeowner) don’t know what you want/need and don’t ask the right questions... Continue reading

OPENING IMAGE - 13 Smart Ideas for a Fashionable, Functional and Affordable Small Bathroom Remodel | Bathroom Design ideas | Home Remodeling | Bathroom Remodel DIY

13 Smart Ideas for a Fashionable, Functional, and Affordable Small Bathroom Remodel

If only you had the space (and budget) to mimic the laid-out bathroom designs you see in fancy interior design magazines (or in celebrity bathroom pictures on Pinterest or Instagram). If this was the case, you’d have room for a large freestanding tub and a humongous walk in shower. You’d get a double... Continue reading

OPENING Don’t Make Expensive Bath Selection Mistakes – Use a bathroom and shower visualizer. Bathroom Remodel Tips | Bathroom Cheap |

Don’t Make Expensive Bath Selection Mistakes – Use a bathroom and shower visualizer.

If you’re NOT an interior designer, and you didn’t have a starring role on Designing Woman (back in the day) either, you know making bath and shower selections for your new home or remodel can be a pain in the rear. And to make matters worse your builder or remodeler sends you (as if you know what... Continue reading