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Inspiring lives through universal and accessible design education – the Universal Design Living Laboratory

By Mike Foti on November 15, 2014. 2 Comments

Rosemarie Rossetti and Mark Leder at the Universal Design Living Laboratory If you have a loved one, friend or family member who is unable to fully enjoy and use their home as a result of a physical or mental challenge you know how frustrating it can be for them. For someone using a wheelchair, walker... Continue reading

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Study Links Natural Light in the Office to Improved Employee Health

By Mike Foti on November 12, 2014. Leave a Comment

According to a recent study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, office workers who are exposed to more natural light during office hours enjoy numerous benefits over employees with darker working conditions. Workers in the study who had access to windows... Continue reading

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5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window

By Mike Foti on November 8, 2014. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Yes – I’ve heard the arguments that glass blocks are dated or that they are an “80’s” product – but I’m not sure people who make this claim are aware of how this material has evolved. This is not your Grandfathers glass blocks (or your Fathers Oldsmobile anymore). The article... Continue reading

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Custom Products and 3 Planning Tips make a Bathroom Remodel in New York Stand Out!

By Mike Foti on November 1, 2014. Leave a Comment

In many bathroom remodeling projects it’s neither practical nor cost effective to change the overall layout of the space (moving plumbing and walls can be expensive!) – but this is no reason to settle for a “common looking room.” In the article below learn how a design-oriented do it yourself homeowner... Continue reading

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Using Color: What Does Your Front Door Say about You?

By Mike Foti on October 31, 2014. Leave a Comment

Did you know that the ways we use color in our lives and homes can offer others a peek into our personalities? Think about some of your favorite brands and products. What kinds of colors are used to entice you to make a purchase? What feelings do you associate with these colors and products? Believe... Continue reading

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Create a Seamless Look with a Barrier Free Shower Base

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2014. 2 Comments

Whether you’re remodeling for your future by making universal design upgrades or are looking to immediately enhance the safety of your bathroom to accommodate family members of all ages and abilities, a great “first step” is to eliminate a step or ledge—literally—in your bathroom. Innovate Building... Continue reading

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How to make a glass floor or steps safe and private – 5 design features

By Mike Foti on October 25, 2014. Leave a Comment

Many people love the “cool factor” of a glass floor or glass stair project but there are frequently concerns if the floor will be safe to walk on and if it is private enough (i.e. can a woman wearing a skirt not have to feel self-conscious walking on the glass surface). Let’s explore 5 design features... Continue reading

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Learn the Hottest Trends in Bathroom Design in 2014

By Mike Foti on October 20, 2014. Leave a Comment

This has been an exciting year of new trends and cool new products to enhance the look of a space that is often underestimated—the bathroom. Fortunately, we are moving far past cramped, unstylish spaces on to modern, sophisticated elegance with a personalized look and spa-like atmosphere. Consumers... Continue reading

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The Best of Both Worlds – Glass Block and Vinyl Replacement Windows Together!

By Mike Foti on October 18, 2014. 2 Comments

Combining glass block and vinyl replacement windows together What do you do if you want the privacy and security of a glass block window but you don’t want to give up the clear views and ventilation of a vinyl replacement window? The answer – use both! Learn below how a customer of the Columbus Glass... Continue reading

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Colored glass block wall provides a stylish and durable alternative for a Los Alamos New Mexico shower remodel

By Mike Foti on October 11, 2014. Leave a Comment

The wear and tear of silicone deposits and an outdated fiberglass tub/shower unit with flimsy framed by-pass doors can really bring the look of a shower down. Such was the case for a woman in Los Alamos New Mexico. Her goal was to convert a traditional (and dated) 1973 porcelain tub with 4″... Continue reading