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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

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What’s the warranty of your tile shower surround or grout free wall panels?

By Mike Foti on February 6, 2024. Leave a Comment

Have you ever been on the wrong end of a warranty claim? And if I’m a bettin’ man – which I’m not – I’d wager your answer is a resounding Y-E-S! Warranty claims – whether they’re for a custom tile shower or an appliance (and as you know refrigerators and dishwashers today ARE NOT built like they... Continue reading

Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Shower & Bathroom Accessories

Shower Accessory Trends – What’s in and what’s out?

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2024. Leave a Comment

Just like a dress is not complete without the right shoes and handbag, so a shower is not complete without the right shower accessories. Shower accessories which function poorly, look cheap, or are out of style will put a black eye on your new bathroom. So, if you’re wondering what’s hot, and what’s... Continue reading

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How to NOT DECREASE resale value with an age in place bathroom design

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2024. 2 Comments

Convincing your parents they NEED age in place bathroom modifications can be an uphill battle. None of us likes to think we have one iota less function than we used to have. However, the stats tell a different story. Over 14 million adults over 65 fall each year. This is 1 out of 4. And 80% of those... Continue reading

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13 Hot 2024 Bathroom Trends for a Stylish, Safe, AND Simple Bathroom (on a budget)

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2024. 2 Comments

Anyone can have a super-cool bathroom if they have unlimited funds. However, how can you have a trend-setting bathroom which stands the test of time and won’t look like Marcia, Jan, and Cindy’s bathroom in The Brady Bunch if you don’t have an unlimited budget? And most importantly, a bathroom which... Continue reading

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Modify or Move? Answering the aging in place question.

By Mike Foti on January 9, 2024. Leave a Comment

If you – or your parents – are like most people, aging is NOT a fun process (even though the 55+ community brochures make it look like a blast). And when you’re not as limber as you used to be (or medically ‘clicking on all cylinders’ like the old days), and navigating your home is more difficult,... Continue reading

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21 Sure-Fire Ideas to Save on an Installed Tub to Shower Conversion.

By Mike Foti on January 2, 2024. Leave a Comment

You know the time is NOW to convert your tub into a shower. And here’s a few reasons why: Every time your spouse is ‘attempting’ to climb into the tub to shower you’re worried they’ll fall. And, as you know, hospital stays aren’t cheap, nor any place they want to be! You haven’t taken a tub in years. If... Continue reading