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Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass

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How to Choose between a Steel, Fiberglass or Wood Front Entry Door

By Mike Foti on October 8, 2011. 1 Comment

Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass Let’s face it options in entry door systems can leave most any dazed and confused. There are 3 main types of doors – steel, fiberglass and wood – and countless accessories (hardware, finishes, locksets, knockers, kick plates... Continue reading

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall

Project Spotlight: Pool House Bathroom with a Serpentine S Shaped Glass Block Shower Wall and Base Design

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2011. Leave a Comment

Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall When the Mills family starting thinking about a creating a unique and functional pool house bathroom they were looking for construction products with style and substance. Working together with Larry Harp and Jon Innis of L &... Continue reading

Tub transfer & decorative glass block window in universal design home

Bathroom Remodeling

Project Spotlight Update: Master Bathroom in Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL)

By Mike Foti on September 24, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative glass block window in universal design Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder.... Continue reading

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel sink

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

Project Spotlight: 5 ½ Tips to add class, character & style in a small bathroom remodeling project

By Mike Foti on September 17, 2011. 1 Comment

Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel You may say it’s not possible to create a classy, stylish and unique bathroom in a space as small as 6 foot by 6 foot – but don’t tell that to Mat Forrest. When Mat and his partner got on a mission to invigorate and revitalize their small... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

9 Tips to Improve Bath & Shower Safety

By Mike Foti on September 10, 2011. 3 Comments

Barrier free shower entrance Corner shower seat with tile By their very nature bathrooms (which are sometimes called wet rooms) can be difficult places to navigate – even for the most able-bodied. Water and bare feet aren’t the safest combination. Below you’ll find 9 tips to improve bathroom sa... Continue reading

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4 Cost Effective Home Improvement Tips to Improve Resale Value

By Mike Foti on September 3, 2011. Leave a Comment

Solar sun tube used in a kitchen Bathroom improvement using bathtub liner & new acrylic wall surrounds Is your attempt to sell your home giving you a major case of the blues? If so – you’re certainly not alone! Maybe it’s time to step back and evaluate your property to see what can be done... Continue reading

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond pattern

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Kitchen Remodeling

How to create a light transmitting glass block subway tile design for a kitchen, bathroom or commercial wall

By Mike Foti on August 27, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond Looking for a cool way to add a subway tile design and have a light transmitting wall, backsplash or window? With the introduction of the newest size of glass blocks – the 4” x 4” x 4” – it is now possible to create a design that not only... Continue reading

Before - Clawfoot Tub with Old Shower Rod & Curtain

Bathroom Remodeling

Project Spotlight: Improving Bathroom Safety & Function while keeping a Cool Retro Design

By Mike Foti on August 20, 2011. Leave a Comment

Before - Clawfoot Tub with Old Shower Rod The McGuires (who live in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio) had a problem – how could they retain the black and white retro design of their bathroom while making it safer, easier to use and also upgrade the looks without the cost and aggravation of gutting the... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

5 1/2 Tips on How to Install a Glass Block Shower Wall or Enclosure

By Mike Foti on August 13, 2011. Leave a Comment

With many different glass block shower wall installation approaches available choosing the best method for your project can be tough. Watch the video below (and read these 5 1/2 tips) to learn how to make this shower installation easier to do using modular prefabricated wall sections. Continue reading

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Windows

3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar

By Mike Foti on August 6, 2011. Leave a Comment

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design Glass block sizes and colors in a random window pattern Glass block sizes in a random window pattern Glass blocks stacked on top of each other – that is the single glass block design known by most people. The cool thing is this building... Continue reading