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How to remodel an odd shaped custom shower enclosure

By Mike Foti on January 7, 2017. 1 Comment

Updated January 20, 2019 As your kids might have phrased it when they were younger (if they talked about shower enclosures…which would have been kind of strange), “Do you have the odd shaped shower from “H-E-double hockey sticks?” Do you think the person who designed this “gem” must have been on something... Continue reading

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5 non-sexy tips to make sure your shower enclosure won’t fail

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2016. Leave a Comment

Updated March 9, 2019 Maybe I’ve been in the bathroom remodeling business too long but I actually think shower enclosures can be sexy. I might have looked into a few too many multi-functioning spa-shower heads, sleek deluxe wall panels and even drains with LED lights and my brain has gotten... Continue reading

7 crystal-cool was to use glass in a contemporary bathroom | Innovate Building Solutions

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7 ½ Crystal-Cool Ways to Use Glass in a Contemporary Bathroom

By Mike Foti on December 23, 2016. 4 Comments

I’m a big fan of glass. Maybe it’s because I’ve been involved with various products in the glass business since 1985 (wow – that makes me sound old!). The more familiar (and knowledgeable) I become about uses and properties of glass the more I love it. I am not alone in being a glass lover. So why... Continue reading

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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2016 – Innovate Building Solutions

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2016. Leave a Comment

Thank you for reading our remodeling blog this year! Your support has resulted in the blog growing over 2x what it was in 2015 – and I can’t thank you enough. Before writing posts for next year I wanted to give you a glimpse into those articles you liked the best and some input about trends and happenings... Continue reading

5 reasons your shouldn't (and 3 reasons you should) buy DIY shower wall panels from a home center | Innovate Building Solutions

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy DIY Shower & Tub Panels at a Home Center (and 3 Reasons You Should)

By Mike Foti on December 10, 2016. 4 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 I’m going to “keep it real” as Randy Jackson used to say on American Idol about this topic on where to buy DIY shower and tub wall panels. I’m biased. I’m a passionate nationwide wholesaler of bathroom wall panels who “competes” with Home Centers (actually,... Continue reading

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4 critical questions to find a progressive bathroom remodeling contractor

By Mike Foti on December 2, 2016. 4 Comments

Phyllis just got done firing her second (ouch) remodeling contractor when she called me in tears! She said, “Mike these guys were as dumb as rocks. They (incorrectly) built half the wall you supplied and then asked me for the directions. All they care about is getting paid – not about delivering a... Continue reading

A contemporary vacation home designed to even inspire a prince - Innovate Building Solutions

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A contemporary “wow” vacation home designed to inspire a prince….and you

By Mike Foti on November 23, 2016. Leave a Comment

Imagine after a long, tumultuous, stress-filled year you could leave all the anxiety behind, spending a work and social media free week relaxing in a hot tub in a contemporary vacation home. You’ll be looking out over one of the top 10 beaches in the world and putting your mind to rest with the love... Continue reading

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5 secret facts about high gloss acrylic shower and tub wall panels

By Mike Foti on November 19, 2016. 12 Comments

Glacier high gloss panels in a one level wet room Updated February 3, 2019 Are you sick of ceramic tile shower and tub walls? They are the traditional “go-to” product of every custom builder and remodeler who does business in the United States. For today’s owners traditional ceramic tile projects... Continue reading

4 smart remodeling projects to winterize and add value to your home - Innovate Building Solutions

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4 amazingly smart projects to winterize and add resale value to your home

By Mike Foti on November 11, 2016. 4 Comments

Don’t even begin to use that “w” word. Dare I say it…. winter! The image of tightly gripping the steering wheel navigating icy roads, shoveling mountains of that evil white stuff with my long red shovel makes me want to get on the next plane to sunny Florida. Even global warming can’t totally stop... Continue reading

A proven 8 part DIY shower kit checklist from Innovate Building Solutions

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A proven 8-part DIY shower kit checklist saves time and money

By Mike Foti on November 4, 2016. Leave a Comment

Updated March 3, 2019 You’re excited to begin your DIY shower remodeling project. You’ve finally got the time to crack open the box with the shower kit you picked up at your local home center store 6 months ago (you’ll finally be able to get your wife off your back about getting this project... Continue reading