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Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea? 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t.

By Mike Foti on May 14, 2024. Leave a Comment

Are you debating whether to convert your bathtub into a shower? And whether you’re looking to ‘age in place’ (yes this is a term I HATE – it sounds more like ‘decay in place’ to me, but that’s another story), or simply never use your tub and want an easier to use shower, there’s A LOT of debate whether... Continue reading

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How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower

By Mike Foti on May 7, 2024. 2 Comments

So, you love walk-in showers, however, you HATE the idea of cleaning pools of water off the bathroom floor. And this is not to mention your concern about these pools causing leaks in the floor below. Given your desire for a walk-in shower – and goal to minimize (or eliminate) water on the bathroom... Continue reading

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How to avoid expensive shower pan problems AND save a lot of money!

By Mike Foti on April 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

There’s nothing (and I mean nothing) more exciting than buying a shower pan. Ok, I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Mike, you really DO need to get out more often!” And while I’ll admit talking about standard shower pans (and the problems associated with choosing the wrong one) won’t win me the Dos... Continue reading

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What’s the best material to use on shower walls? A comprehensive guide… with recommendations.

By Mike Foti on April 9, 2024. 6 Comments

When I’m asked, “Mike, what’s the best material to use on shower walls (or tub walls for that matter), I’ll say…” “Shower wall materials are like people – they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.” And while this statement is true, I know it DOES NOT help you pick what’s best for your... Continue reading

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Shower wall panel patterns DO NOT need to be boring – 6 new Maximalist, Transitionalist, and Scandinavian designs

By Mike Foti on March 26, 2024. Leave a Comment

Too many people associate shower wall panels with these words… …..white, boring, and institutional. And yes manufacturers still make plain white glossy shower wall panels which, while NOT exciting, are cost-effective. However, if you want easy to clean panels (to get away from the hassle of maintaining... Continue reading

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Trends and innovations from the 2024 KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Builders Show) Events

By Mike Foti on March 18, 2024. 4 Comments

Nothing…and I mean nothing…. stays the same. Not the bathroom products industry I’m immersed in. Not the home organization industry where my company designs and installs custom organization systems. And certainly not the remodeling and home-building products industries as a whole. And this is exactly... Continue reading

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Are shower kits worth it?

By Mike Foti on March 12, 2024. 2 Comments

You don’t buy a shower everyday…unless you’re a purchasing agent for bathroom remodeling company. And if you’re debating between a premade shower kit and a tile shower there’s A LOT of details to wrap your head around. For most people (who aren’t industry professionals) this decision is more complex... Continue reading

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Is it better to use a shower base or a tile shower floor?

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2024. 2 Comments

OK – I’ll grant you the floor (or base) of your shower IS NOT sexiest product people notice in your bathroom! However, the shower base or tile shower floor is – IMHO – critical since it’s the foundation of your shower. If your shower base or floor leaks, you’ve got a B-I-G problem on your hands. And... Continue reading

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Are shower wall panels a good idea?

By Mike Foti on February 27, 2024. 2 Comments

When I’m asked, “Mike, are shower wall panels a good idea?” I know people are expecting me to say the following (since I’ve been writing about them and wholesaling these products FOR YEARS!). “Absolutely, There’s the best thing since the Internet, or AI (OK, the debate is still out on that one). Or... Continue reading

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How much do Fibo laminate wall panels cost?

By Mike Foti on February 19, 2024. 2 Comments

When I’m asked, “Mike, how much do fibo wall panels cost?” I know I could go back to the ‘handy-dandy’ cop-out answer…. It depends. And while it’s true that there are factors which impact cost, I’ll bet as someone reading this article you want direct answers to at least have a feeling whether you... Continue reading