News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
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

11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place | bathroom remodeling on a budget | Bathroom design ideas

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

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

How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System | innovate building solutions | bathroom remodeling | shower wall panel systems

How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System

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

OPENING IMAGE - 13 Smart Ideas for a Fashionable, Functional and Affordable Small Bathroom Remodel | Bathroom Design ideas | Home Remodeling | Bathroom Remodel DIY

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

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

OPENING Don’t Make Expensive Bath Selection Mistakes – Use a bathroom and shower visualizer. Bathroom Remodel Tips | Bathroom Cheap |

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

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

PINTEREST How to save time (and cost) to remodel a bathroom | Cleveland Ohio Bathroom Remodel | Bathroom Remodeling companies in northeast ohio

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

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

Blog Post - Opening image - 15 ideas age in place shower safer simpler stylish | Innovate Building Solutions #AgeInPlace #ShowerRemodel #BathroomRemodel

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

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

Blog Post - Opening image - The 13 biggest bathroom remodeling mistakes | Innovate Building Solutions #BathroomRemodeling #ShowerRemodel #WaterproofLaminateWallPanels

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

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

Blog Post - Opening image 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show Recap Hot Bathroom Products | Innovate Building Solutions #KitchenAndBathIndustry #KitchenAndBathShow #HotBathroomProducts

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

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

Blog Post - Opening image 10 Ideas Accessible Shower Bath Remodel | Innovate Building Solutions #AccessibleShower #BathRemodel #ShowerRemodel

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

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