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How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps

By Mike Foti on July 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

Finding the best shower replacement kit can be a pain in the ‘you know what!’ There – I said it for you. It sounded like a simple project until you dug into the details. Then you started asking: How do I know this shower replacement kit will give me the best value for my money and not break down... Continue reading

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How to choose the best shower pan

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2024. Leave a Comment

I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Wow – I get to choose a shower pan. How could my life – and this bath remodel – become even more fun?” And I’ll admit choosing a shower pan for a remodel or new home IS NOT as much fun as selecting a stylish vanity, or cool countertop, or unique shower wall surround... Continue reading

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How to avoid the 15 biggest problems with tub to shower conversions.

By Mike Foti on July 8, 2024. Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever done (or shopped for) a tub to shower conversion here’s one thing I’ll bet you learned…… It’s NOT as simple as you originally thought. First there’s A LOT of components in a tub to shower conversion. Including, but not limited to: A shower pan A wall surround system A glass shower... 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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How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower

By Mike Foti on May 7, 2024. 2 Comments

So, you love walk-in showers, however, you HATE the idea of cleaning pools of water off the bathroom floor. And this is not to mention your concern about these pools causing leaks in the floor below. Given your desire for a walk-in shower – and goal to minimize (or eliminate) water on the bathroom... Continue reading

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How to avoid expensive shower pan problems AND save a lot of money!

By Mike Foti on April 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

There’s nothing (and I mean nothing) more exciting than buying a shower pan. Ok, I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Mike, you really DO need to get out more often!” And while I’ll admit talking about standard shower pans (and the problems associated with choosing the wrong one) won’t win me the Dos... Continue reading

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Trends and innovations from the 2024 KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Builders Show) Events

By Mike Foti on March 18, 2024. 4 Comments

Nothing…and I mean nothing…. stays the same. Not the bathroom products industry I’m immersed in. Not the home organization industry where my company designs and installs custom organization systems. And certainly not the remodeling and home-building products industries as a whole. And this is exactly... Continue reading

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Are shower kits worth it?

By Mike Foti on March 12, 2024. 2 Comments

You don’t buy a shower everyday…unless you’re a purchasing agent for bathroom remodeling company. And if you’re debating between a premade shower kit and a tile shower there’s A LOT of details to wrap your head around. For most people (who aren’t industry professionals) this decision is more complex... Continue reading

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Is it better to use a shower base or a tile shower floor?

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2024. 2 Comments

OK – I’ll grant you the floor (or base) of your shower IS NOT sexiest product people notice in your bathroom! However, the shower base or tile shower floor is – IMHO – critical since it’s the foundation of your shower. If your shower base or floor leaks, you’ve got a B-I-G problem on your hands. And... Continue reading

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How to NOT DECREASE resale value with an age in place bathroom design

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2024. 2 Comments

Convincing your parents they NEED age in place bathroom modifications can be an uphill battle. None of us likes to think we have one iota less function than we used to have. However, the stats tell a different story. Over 14 million adults over 65 fall each year. This is 1 out of 4. And 80% of those... Continue reading

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