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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

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

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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

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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

I don't want to age in place I want to thrive in place | Innovate Building Solutions

Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Home Organization & Storage Shower Pan and Bases

I don’t want to age in place. I want to thrive in MY place!

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to “age in place.” I want to keep moving. Be active, vibrant – no matter what my age is. If you’re unfamiliar with the term aging in place it refers to someone who wants to stay in their home as long as possible (usually this is... Continue reading

5 diy shower wall tips to you time, money and aggravation on a budget | Innovate Building Solutions

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5 DIY shower wall tips save you time, money (and aggravation) on a budget

By Mike Foti on October 21, 2017. 6 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 Have you ever worked on a DIY shower project and realized (or your wife, husband or significant “utter” made you realize) you really screwed up? You watched the money get used up, and your aggravation made you want to throw up, when these errors occurred: You tore out... Continue reading

7 things you can do to add color and inspiration to a shower enclosure | Innovate Building Solutions

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7 things you can do to add inspiration, color and “personopoly” to your shower

By Mike Foti on October 14, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 B.K. (before kids), I dreamed of owning a fire-engine red 2- seater convertible Mercedes sportscar. I can see myself speeding down the highway with my wife Rose without a care in the world (hey – this guy in the picture below even looks a bit like me!). from... Continue reading

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7 incredibly smart (and 3 incredibly stupid) shower designs you can learn from

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2017. 10 Comments

Updated December 25, 2018 The difference between a smart shower design and a not-so-bright one is with a smart design you want to spend time in the space. You’d like to linger and enjoy the relaxing message of the water. You want to sit on the bench seat and unwind after a long day taking in the ambiance... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Glass Block Shower Shower Pan and Bases

A DIY glass block shower experience made possible with Egyptian pyramid building ingenuity

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2017. Leave a Comment

You may be wondering, “What does building a glass block shower have in common with Egyptian pyramids?” That would be a logical question. Sometime when you take on a custom shower project with heavy materials (in this case a beefy solid surface shower base and custom prebuilt glass block shower... Continue reading