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2015 Best of Houzz Awards

By Mike Foti on February 3, 2015. Leave a Comment

Houzz.com, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, gives yearly awards in two categories: Customer Service and Design. We are pleased to announce that we received awards in both Design and Customer Service for 2015. To brag for just a second, we aren’t a newcomer to the Houzz awards as... Continue reading

Glass Floors

How to use glass floor panels to connect spaces in a custom home

By Mike Foti on January 31, 2015. Leave a Comment

Creating a custom home should not only be about creating a distinctive looking interior – but also about embracing the character of the lot and home’s facade as well. This dual objective to leverage the inside and outside assets was certainly paramount in a recent Kansas City urban design home project... Continue reading

Windows

Interior Storm Windows Save Energy and Cut Outside Noise

By Mike Foti on January 31, 2015. Leave a Comment

Winter is still present and snow season is now upon us. Old and new houses alike have windows that let in outside air and let inside air escape. In the summertime that is not a big problem, but since we are knee deep in the throws of winter it can be a real challenge. Letting heat escape through windows... Continue reading

Glass Block

Got a problem area? Glass blocks may provide a unique solution

By Mike Foti on January 28, 2015. Leave a Comment

Glass blocks are a trendy way to add an eye-catching addition to any space in the home. They’re sleek, contemporary, sturdy, versatile, and best of all, low maintenance. Glass blocks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, patterns, and colors and allow privacy while letting in light. Here are four ways... Continue reading

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20 Works of Art – Kansas City Urban Renewal Homes with Purpose, Passion and Practicality

By Mike Foti on January 24, 2015. Leave a Comment

Renewing a part of a cities’ core is not for the meek at heart. Urban renewal requires a clear sense of purpose, a passion to see what can be, and a healthy dose of practicality. When Randy Kietzman (an architect) and Jane Kietzman (a custom home builder) in Kansas City Missouri had a vision to build... Continue reading

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High Gloss Acrylic Panels Add a Touch of European Style

By Mike Foti on January 20, 2015. Leave a Comment

High gloss finishes have been a must-have feature in the trendiest, upscale European homes for years. Now, American kitchens and bathrooms can have that sleek, European look with easy-to-install, low-maintenance high gloss acrylic panels. Lustrolite high gloss acrylic panels from Innovate Building... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

3 Ideas for a Low Maintenance High Style Shower System

By Mike Foti on January 17, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 While tile showers or those with natural stone or granite walls can look cool – they also have their drawbacks. Let’s face it – they’re a pain in the butt to clean and can be costly. If you’re looking for a different alternative the question is what can... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

Personalizing a Cottage Style Bathroom in South Euclid Ohio

By Mike Foti on January 10, 2015. Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom would you prefer to work with a contractor who tells you, “Lady – this is how we’re going to fix your bathroom” or one who asks, “Ma’am – how can we help you make this space fit your personality, style and needs?” Such was the choice facing Catherine Lee... Continue reading

How to finish the end or the top of a glass block shower wall | Innovate Building Solutions

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How to Finish the End or Top of a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on January 1, 2015. 10 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 The question has come up repeatedly – what’s the best way to finish the end and top of my glass block shower wall? The answer – like many things in life is it depends. You may be saying right now, Mike what the H-E-double hockey sticks does it depend on? Well it... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

5 Design Tips for a Small Bath Remodel in 2015

By Mike Foti on December 27, 2014. Leave a Comment

In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s home building was about supersizing everything. McMansions with large rooms, vaulted ceilings in foyers, big living rooms and dining rooms were all the rage. The average size home in the 1950’s of 983 square feet had become bloated to 2,434 square feet by 2005. As... Continue reading