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7 Reasons We (almost never) Sell 9’ Shower and Bathroom Surround Panels.

By Mike Foti on April 10, 2023. 2 Comments

I get asked this question all the time by people who have 9’ or taller bathroom ceilings. They’d like to eliminate maintenance around their taller than normal shower, and they’ll ask…. Mike, can I buy shower wall panels which are 9’ tall? And my answer is always the same: They won’t be easy to... Continue reading

How to save time (and cost) to remodel a bathroom

By Mike Foti on March 20, 2023. Leave a Comment

They (whoever ‘they’ are) say, “time is money.” And this statement has never been truer than it is today if you’re remodeling a bathroom. With contractors being more difficult to find (and more expensive), if you’re not thinking about bathroom remodeling labor costs as you’re choosing products and... Continue reading

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15 Insider Tips for a Safer, Simpler and Stylish Age in Place Shower

By Mike Foti on March 6, 2023. 8 Comments

Updated July 16, 2023 If the idea of an ‘age in place shower’ DOES NOT create a vision of a bathroom you’re excited to use, you’re not alone. When people think ‘age in place,’ their thoughts are locked on safety. And while safety is essential to stay in your home as long as possible (and steer clear... Continue reading

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The 13 Biggest Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes (and how to avoid them AND not break the bank)

By Mike Foti on February 27, 2023. Leave a Comment

Bathroom remodeling IS NOT something you do every day (or hopefully every year or two either). So, when you’ve finally had it (AND convinced your penny-pinching spouse enough is enough) and are ready to redo your bathroom, the last thing you want to do is make costly mistakes. However, the problem... Continue reading

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The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Recap- What’s Hot & What’s Not in Bathroom Products

By Mike Foti on February 13, 2023. 4 Comments

I’m on plane (delayed again – the airline industry is a DI-SAS-TER these days!) trying to come back from my trip to KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) in Las Vegas. And in the middle of this crazy airport, I’m reflecting on what I learned and saw at this 3 day event attended by over 200,000... Continue reading

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10 Little Known Ideas to Take the UGLY (and institutional) Out of an Accessible Shower and Bathroom

By Mike Foti on February 6, 2023. 1 Comment

Nobody – and I mean nobody – wants to have their personal bathroom remind them of a hospital room! But when people think about an accessible shower or an accessible (or age in place) bathroom they get visions, not of sugarplums, but of hospital grab bars, ramps and ugly plasticky white showers dancing... Continue reading

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17 Money Savings Ideas to Stop Inflation from Blowing Up Your Bathroom or Shower Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2023. 2 Comments

Are you SICK of hearing about ‘supply chain issues’ and ‘inflation?’ These are hot buttons not only for homeowners, but company owners as well. However, it’s comforting to know EVERY POLITICIAN looking to be elected is promising they have just the right formula to get rid of this problem (and if you... Continue reading

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How to Find a High-Quality Custom Shower Replacement Kit…. which doesn’t cost an arm and a leg

By Mike Foti on January 10, 2023. 2 Comments

If you’re the (unfortunate) owner of a tired, old, moldy, custom tile shower which desperately needs to be replaced and you’re struggling to find the right shower products for the job, you’re not alone! Custom shower products can be pain in the rear to buy if…. You DO NOT have an unlimited budget You... Continue reading

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on December 27, 2022. 12 Comments

If you’d love to have a glass block shower in your new home or bathroom remodel but feel your builder, remodeler or building supply store are clueless about this specialty glass product, you’re not alone. And when contractor and suppliers are ignorant about glass block showers, here’s a few things... Continue reading

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How to Choose an Age in Place or Home Accessibility Bathroom Remodeling Contractor

By Mike Foti on December 12, 2022. 4 Comments

I don’t mean to be ‘Danny Downer’ or anything but for older adults, falls are a big problem. Consider these statistics from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). 36 million older adults fall each year. Of this group, 32,000 die. 1 out of 4 older adults will fall each year. 1 out of 5 older adults... Continue reading

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