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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: Shower Pan and Bases

Shower pans, shower bases and one level roll in wet rooms offer many options for a shower remodel. In these articles learn about design and style options to make the best choice for your bathroom remodel

7 incredibly smart (and 3 incredibly stupid) shower designs you can learn from | Innovate Building Solutions
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7 incredibly smart (and 3 incredibly stupid) shower designs you can learn from

By Mike Foti on . 10 Comments

Updated December 25, 2018 The difference between a smart shower design and a not-so-bright one is with a smart design you want to spend time in the space. You’d like to linger and enjoy the relaxing message of the water. You want to sit on the bench seat and unwind after a long day taking in the ambiance... Continue reading

A DIY glass block shower experience made possible with Egyptian Pyramid building ingenuity - Innovate Building Solutions
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A DIY glass block shower experience made possible with Egyptian pyramid building ingenuity

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  You may be wondering, “What does building a glass block shower have in common with Egyptian pyramids?” That would be a logical question. Sometime when you take on a custom shower project with heavy materials (in this case a beefy solid surface shower base and custom prebuilt glass block shower... Continue reading

5 reasons you shouldn't buy a ramped roll in shower 2 little known better alternatives | Innovate Building Solutions
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5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a ramped roll in shower base (2 little-known better alternatives for aging parents)

By Mike Foti on . 6 Comments

Updated January 20, 2019 The aging problem has hit your Mom and Dad’s doorstep Mom’s mobility and balance isn’t what it used to be (when she fell last year it created quite a scare for you and your brother Michael). Dad’s knees are so bad from his years of hard work at the plant, going up the stairs... Continue reading

DIY bathroom remodeling 6 words of wisdom from Dad to pull you through | Innovate Building Solutions
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DIY Bathroom Remodeling – 6 Words of Wisdom from Dad You Need to Pull You Through

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

  Updated March 16, 2019 George Vickroy said to me, “Mike this was the hardest DIY remodeling project I’ve ever done, but I’m getting so much more than I expected back from it!” Doing a DIY bathroom remodeling project can be a pain. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, heating, heavy materials you’ve... Continue reading

The top 10 do's and don't of a shower remodeling project so you won't pull your hair out | Innovate Building Solutions
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The Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of a Shower Remodel so You Won’t Pull Your Hair Out!

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

  Updated July 21, 2019 (with 3 new bonus Do’s and Don’ts & 1 hot new product)  Figuring out how to remodel a shower can be tough. What products should you use to have a stylish space which won’t be a pain to clean? Should you hire a remodeling contractor or do it yourself? How... Continue reading

5 compelling reasons you need to eliminate your shower pan threshold | Innovate Building Solutions
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5 Compelling Reasons You Need to Eliminate Your Shower Pan Threshold

By Mike Foti on . 39 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Figuring out the right shower pan to use can be a pain. Do you get a traditional shower base with a 4 to 5” step over curb? Would a low-profile curb (which is 1 ½” tall) be the ticket or would it allow water to spill out onto the bathroom floor? Could you ditch the shower... Continue reading

7 tricks to turn your tub into an amazing walk in shower | Innovate Building Solutions
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7 tricks to turn your tub into an amazing walk in shower

By Mike Foti on . 8 Comments

  Updated December 10, 2023 Are you afraid when friends ask to use your bathroom? Worried they might peak behind your dated pink shower curtain and see the “gunked up” (not sure that’s a word) tile grout and rusted cast iron tub which lurks in this dark spooky alcove space you get to “enjoy”... Continue reading

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