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11 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid Remodeling a Small Bathroom

By Mike Foti on July 27, 2021. 2 Comments

Living with your small bathroom (and developing a plan to remodel it) can be a real chore! And this ‘AMAZING REVELATION’ is even coming from a guy who leads a Cleveland bathroom remodeling and nationwide bathroom products wholesale business too! Here’s just a few reasons a small bathroom can be a... Continue reading

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How to Compare PVC Wall Panels to a Laminate Shower Surround

By Mike Foti on July 13, 2021. 15 Comments

I wish there were one perfect shower and tub surround system. If there was a perfect system, it would have these 11 qualities Low cost (and if it wasn’t the lowest-cost product it would at least provide the best ‘bang for your buck’) Simple to install It would be thick and durable. It would be available... Continue reading

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7 Tips You Need to NOT Make a Mistake Buying the WRONG Custom Shower Pan

By Mike Foti on June 29, 2021. Leave a Comment

As if making selections for your bathroom remodel wasn’t tough enough, you have the misfortune of also needing a custom shower pan. And talk about confusing. Here’s a few things which have you flummoxed (and is that not the weirdest word in the world or what?). Should I choose a tile – or grout free... Continue reading

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5 Smart Tips to STOP HATING Your Shower Drain and Fighting with a Bad Drain Location

By Mike Foti on June 3, 2021. 20 Comments

I bet you’re saying right now – WOW – I get to read an article about shower drains and figuring out a smarter shower drain location. Now I’ve earned the right to say those epic words of Chaz Reinhold (Owen Wilson) in the hilarious movie Wedding Crashers who said, “I’m living the dream!” OK, in all... Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Vinyl Replacement Windows

By Mike Foti on June 1, 2021. Leave a Comment

You’d swear you need to be a weightlifter to pull up the sashes of your old wood windows. It shouldn’t be this hard to open your windows! And in the winter when there’s a stiff wind outside you can even see your curtains on the inside moving. Then you’re forced to nag your spouse to install those... Continue reading

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How to Compare Sliding vs. Pivoting Glass Shower Doors

By Mike Foti on May 17, 2021. 4 Comments

If you have to go into Bed, Bath and Beyond ONE MORE TIME to buy ANOTHER shower curtain for your kid’s hall bathroom you’re going to scream! And you’re certainly NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO cleaning (AGAIN) the dirt and hair out of the shower door track in your master bathroom either. You’re desperately... Continue reading

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How to Buy the Best Glass Shower Door for Your Bathroom Remodel

By Mike Foti on May 4, 2021. 2 Comments

The options are overwhelming. Should you choose a pivoting shower door with a matte black finish? Would a 3/8” thick sliding (or bypass) glass door work better in your small bathroom? Or maybe you should go with a walk-in glass shower with no door. It would be so simple to get in. No matter what... Continue reading

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11 Cool Alcove Shower Ideas If you HATE Cleaning and DON’T Have an Unlimited Budget

By Mike Foti on April 19, 2021. 6 Comments

Anyone can make a 60” x 30” or 60” x 32” alcove shower (this would be a standard-sized shower with 3 inside walls) beautiful IF they have unlimited funds. But for most of us, unlimited funds IS NOT our reality! And I know you not only want a shower which fits into your budget, but also one which is... Continue reading

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How to use glass block sizes and shapes for a creative walk-in shower

By Mike Foti on April 6, 2021. 2 Comments

Your glass shower walls today aren’t attractive. Ok, that’s the ‘politically correct’ term for saying they’re disgusting. Your shower doors are a pain to clean and hard to operate. And with your spouse’s limited mobility you’re worried about the tall step over curb being a trip hazard. You’ve come... Continue reading

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9 Smart Alternatives to a Ceramic Tile Shower Which Won’t Make You Say…. YUCK!

By Mike Foti on March 23, 2021. 16 Comments

I know many of you are frustrated with your ceramic tile showers. You’re DESPERATELY seeking alternatives. You’ve ‘had it up to here’ (as my Mom used to say when she was mad at us) with moldy, dirty, hard-to-clean tile grout joints. However, even though you hate your tile shower, you’re NOT OK replacing... Continue reading