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Are tub shower combos out of style in remodeling and new construction?

By Mike Foti on October 21, 2024. Leave a Comment

A fiberglass tub/shower combo unit has been a staple (especially in jack and jill, hall bathrooms, and smaller master bathrooms) for DECADES! And whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, you may be wondering if it’s smart to stick with the tub/shower combo ‘tradition’ (and this word reminds... Continue reading

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Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea? 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t.

By Mike Foti on May 14, 2024. Leave a Comment

Are you debating whether to convert your bathtub into a shower? And whether you’re looking to ‘age in place’ (yes this is a term I HATE – it sounds more like ‘decay in place’ to me, but that’s another story), or simply never use your tub and want an easier to use shower, there’s A LOT of debate whether... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Tub to Shower Conversion.

By Mike Foti on October 16, 2023. 2 Comments

I swear –tub to shower conversion projects are growing faster than new assisted living facilities being built in my town– and even faster than younger people are using AI (artificial intelligence) art applications to create (unblemished) pictures of themselves they’re posting on Instagram. And while... Continue reading

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

By Mike Foti on August 15, 2023. Leave a Comment

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

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

By Mike Foti on July 18, 2023. 2 Comments

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

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How to Order Fibo Laminate Shower and Bathroom Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2023. Leave a Comment

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

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

By Mike Foti on April 18, 2023. Leave a Comment

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

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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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How to Compare Tub Shower Combo Kits

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2022. Leave a Comment

You never knew replacing your existing stained or cracked, one piece fiberglass tub shower combo was going to be such a pain. While you know your kids and/or partner didn’t give it a lot of T.L.C., you didn’t think it would look this bad in this short a time. And now that you’re finally upgrading... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Freestanding Soaking Tub vs. an Alcove Bathtub

By Mike Foti on September 19, 2022. Leave a Comment

Why do bathroom remodeling projects (and products) have to be so doggone complicated? If you’re remodeling, you may be struggling attempting to figure out the following: Should I choose a shower or bathtub? Or better yet, can I fit both? If I decide to use a tub – is it better to select a freestanding... Continue reading

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