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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2017 – Innovate Building Solutions

By Mike Foti on January 6, 2018. 2 Comments

(note – this blog post should be subtitled, “I Was Determined to Blow Up My Current Tub and Shower Stall in 2017) Updated March 23, 2019 Thanks for your interest in my blog in 2017. Traffic doubled to over 50,000 visitors per month and one thing was painfully obvious – you do not like... Continue reading

15 Reasons You Shouldn't Remodel in 2018 (and 10 Reasons You Should) | Innovate Building Solutions #ShowerRemodel #ClevelandRemodel #BathroomRemodel

15 Reasons You Shouldn’t Remodel Your Bathroom (and 10 Reasons You Should)

By Mike Foti on December 30, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 I was talking to Mark (a potential customer) who started venting to me about his bathroom remodeling project. He said, “Mike, planning this bathroom remodel is a pain in the rear. Too many choices, too few contractors. The budget is getting squeezed left and right. My... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to overcome your boring builders-grade white shower stall

By Mike Foti on December 22, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 When you moved into your suburban family home 18 years ago you and John certainly weren’t financially set up to live in the lap of luxury (not that you are now either!). The boring, white shower stall in your first-floor master bathroom was already getting dull. It had... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

5 Simple Tricks to Design a Walk in Shower for a Tiny Bathroom

By Mike Foti on December 15, 2017. 20 Comments

Updated January 2, 2022 You’re strolling through Pinterest enjoying a rare quiet moment on your den computer. You feel bathroom envy bubbling up. Your mind starts to wander. You think about expansive luxury walk in showers, separate free-standing bathtubs, and beautiful chandeliers gracing... Continue reading

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5 Cutting-Edge Ideas to Use 3D Textured Designs in Your Home Today

By Mike Foti on December 9, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 19, 2019 If you’ve decided to build a new home – or remodel an existing one – you’re probably motivated by the words of famous TV chef Emeril Lagasse to “kick it up a notch.” Out with – boring, old, ugly, stained, chipped countertops, walls, ceiling, showers and enclosures. You want... Continue reading

The 5 Biggest Shower Remodeling Mistakes (and How You Can Fix Them) | Innovate Building Solutions #Shower #Remodeling #BathRemodeling

Bathroom Remodeling

The 5 biggest shower remodeling mistakes (and how to not repeat them on your job)

By Mike Foti on December 2, 2017. 6 Comments

Updated August 18, 2019 Shower remodeling can be a pain. There are so many decisions to make and the cost of mistakes can be high. Here’s just a few decisions you’ll have to wrap your head around: What type of shower base (or floor pan) is best? Should you tile the walls or use a shower wall... Continue reading

The Top 10 Shower Wall Surround Panel Misconceptions | Innovate Building Solutions

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

The Top 10 Common Shower Wall Surround Panel Misconceptions

By Mike Foti on November 22, 2017. 8 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 Susan goes to neighborhood big-box store in search of shower wall panels to replace the tile shower she’s sick of cleaning. What she finds is NOT impressive. Plastic-looking, boring, wafer-thin white piles of junk she wouldn’t be caught dead with in her home.... Continue reading

Mike Foti Thanksgiving celebration being thankful

Personal Reflections from Mike

So Much To Be Thankful For

By Mike Foti on November 18, 2017. 8 Comments

Warning – This post is not about home remodeling. It’s about reflecting and being thankful for today. I’m so excited for Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. Our dinner includes my sister in laws world famous (OK – I’m exaggerating, but not by much) Greek-style chestnut stuffing. In fact,... Continue reading

5 little known tips for building glass block walk in shower for the first time | Innovate Building Solutions

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5 Little Known Tips to Build a Glass Block Walk in Shower for the First Time

By Mike Foti on November 11, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 Can you remember being the new kid of the block? How about starting your first job as a green-behind-the-ears (OK – maybe there wasn’t moss growing behind your ears) 16-year-old? Trying out for the football or basketball team and the other kids were so much BIGGER than... Continue reading

Solid surface vs a Ready for tile shower pan - The Ultimate Showdown | Innovate Building Solutions

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower Pan and Bases

Solid Surface vs. Ready for Tile Shower Pans – The Ultimate Showdown

By Mike Foti on November 4, 2017. 14 Comments

Updated June 14, 2020 If you’re looking to do a standard (or custom) sized shower pan and want something nicer than the cheap generic plastic white styles at your big box store it can be hard to figure out what option is best. Two popular alternatives in upgraded shower bases vs. fiberglass are solid... Continue reading