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9 Critical Factors You Must Know to Not Buy A Bad Glass Shower Door

By Mike Foti on January 25, 2021. 30 Comments

Glass shower doors are one purchase in your bathroom remodel which often aren’t the simple ‘open and closed’ case you thought they’d be (OK – that bad pun was intended). The factors in choosing a shower door are more involved than you thought. Here’s some questions you may be asking: Is it best to... Continue reading

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11 Smart Ideas to ‘Find’ Space in Your Small Bathroom…without busting your budget

By Mike Foti on January 12, 2021. Leave a Comment

You dream of the ‘drool-worthy’ pictures on Pinterest and Instagram. Expansive and opulent master bathrooms with free standing tubs and large walk in showers. The vanity countertops seem to stretch on for miles. Oh, how you would enjoy a large bathroom like this. Then you wake up. This IS NOT the... Continue reading

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A Step by Step Guide to Buying Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on December 22, 2020. 16 Comments

Updated July 9, 2023 So, you’re sick and tired of cleaning tile shower grout and are determined to buy a shower wall panel system to eliminate the hassle of moldy and dirty joints once and for all. You said to yourself, “How difficult can it be buying shower wall panels?” Of course, you said this... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Ceramic Tile Shower (and better options if you’ve had it up to here with tile).

By Mike Foti on December 3, 2020. 7 Comments

Tile showers are controversial. OK, maybe not as controversial as picking a United States President, but I’ve seen their pros and cons cause knock-down drag, out fights between couples during a bathroom remodeling job. They’ll debate (that’s another word for argue) if it makes more sense to get a... Continue reading

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How much do acrylic and fiberglass shower pans cost (with 5 buying tips you need to stop dumb mistakes)

By Mike Foti on November 24, 2020. 8 Comments

When David called me, he was obviously frustrated. He started out saying, “Mike, I thought buying a plastic shower pan for my tub to shower conversion would be super-simple. After all, I just wanted a decent fiberglass or acrylic pan which wouldn’t cost me an arm and a leg. And I wanted a base which... Continue reading

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Buyer Beware: 5 Details about Shower Curbs You’ll Ignore at Your Own Risk

By Mike Foti on November 17, 2020. 9 Comments

OK – this topic isn’t sexy and will win me Z-E-R-O ‘style points.’ I’m going to talk about problems with shower curbs (AKA shower thresholds). In case you haven’t thought one (or even two) iotas (whatever iotas are) about shower curbs, I’ll give you a few reasons you need to pay attention to them. Reason... Continue reading

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The 1 Thing Missing in Your Spa Bathroom Design You’re Going to Regret

By Mike Foti on October 27, 2020. 4 Comments

You’ve seemingly thought of everything. You’ve found the perfect distressed wood, matte finish minimalist vanity. You’ve found the perfect brushed nickel and matte black handles and shower heads to add interest, yet a relaxed feeling to the room. You’ve included dimmers, a cool pendant light and bought... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Restoring a Historic Bank into a Boutique Hotel & Event Center

By Mike Foti on October 20, 2020. Leave a Comment

Your passion, creativity and purpose DOES NOT have to stop when you retire When I interviewed Todd Stine, owner of The Bank, a 1923 former-bank building restored into a Boutique Hotel & Event Center, the words of a friend of mine and my wife Rose kept ringing in my ears. You see our friend Bob... Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on October 6, 2020. 18 Comments

If I’m being honest I’ve had a ton of conversations (and sales) of glass block shower systems since I got into the business in 1985 (and before you jump to the conclusion I’m OLD- I’ll tell you I started at the age of 9). OK – I’m lying about starting at the age of 9. However, here’s one thing I can... Continue reading

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How to Compare Dumawall vs. Laminated Wall Panels for a DIY Shower or Tub Surround

By Mike Foti on September 22, 2020. 24 Comments

Updated January 17 2021 Choices are a wonderful thing…until they’re NOT! Choices are wonderful until you read one-sided, ‘pitch-oriented’ web pages which brag how their car, dress or tub or shower wall panels are the best thing to hit the United States since Kanye West decided to run for President... Continue reading