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13 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time To Remodel Your Tub Shower Alcove

By Mike Foti on July 25, 2023. 8 Comments

Updated December 10, 2023 If you’re like most people, you have soooo many things competing for your household budget. The kids tell you how they ‘need’ everything. The latest shoes, clothes, technology, sports equipment. The list goes on and on. Then your spouse has their eyes on waaaay more things... 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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How to Compare an Acrylic Shower Pan to a Tile Shower Base

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2023. Leave a Comment

Acrylic and tile shower pans are everywhere. You’ll see them in production and custom homes. You’ll see acrylic pans stocked at your local plumbing wholesaler and home center store. You’ll see tile shower materials at tile retailers and big box stores. And although materials for acrylic and tile shower... Continue reading

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

By Mike Foti on May 10, 2023. 2 Comments

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

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How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2023. 6 Comments

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

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

By Mike Foti on April 24, 2023. 2 Comments

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

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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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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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