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Decorative tile border around window and tub surround

Bathroom Remodeling

How to Choose a Tile Design & Pattern for Bathroom Walls & Floors

By Mike Foti on July 16, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative border around tub and glass block window Unique small bathroom tile floor and wall designs Nothing makes a bathroom uniquely yours like choosing the perfect tile design and pattern. The challenge can be the selections are daunting. What’s the best tile pattern, size, shape, color, surface... Continue reading

6 ½ Tips on how to Choose a Glass or Acrylic Block Window Installation System

By Mike Foti on July 9, 2011. 2 Comments

Determining how to choose a glass block or acrylic block window system can be tough. Watch this video below and read these 6 1/2 tips to guide you through the process. Continue reading

Prefab Angled Glass Block Walk In Shower Walls

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

How to Use a Tridron Angled Glass Block for a Shower Wall, Partition or Decorative Column

By Mike Foti on July 4, 2011. Leave a Comment

Prefab Angled Glass Block Walk In Shower WallsEmerald Green Colored Tridron Angled Glass Block There are many times in designing a shower or partition where a straight wall does not fit the design or desired shape of an enclosure or room. While shape can add style – it is also known to add significant... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

How to Choose a Shower Drain Cover & Strainer

By Mike Foti on July 1, 2011. Leave a Comment

Square drain cover Linear trench drain cover If you’re looking to convert a tub into a shower enclosure or want to replace an ugly existing shower stall with something nicer you don’t want to forget about your shower drain cover (also known as a strainer or grate). In this article you’ll learn... Continue reading

Arched window to add light into a 2 story foyer

Windows

How to Use a Decorative Arched Round Circular Oval or Fan Window

By Mike Foti on June 25, 2011. Leave a Comment

Arched window to add light and style to a 2 story foyer Interior view of a round top fan window in a living room Creating style, flair and improving light transmission can not only help to “turn a house into a home” (like Luther Vandross might have said) – but it can create curb appeal and resale... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

How to Design a Cool Contemporary Glass Block Shower Stall

By Mike Foti on June 18, 2011. Leave a Comment

Designing a glass block shower may seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? How big can the shower enclosure or stall be? How can you waterproof the area? What styles, shapes and colors do the blocks come in? Watch the video below and read these steps to learn more Continue reading

3 Panel Sliding Patio Door with Wood Veneer in a Family Room

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How to Select a Sliding Patio Door

By Mike Foti on June 11, 2011. 1 Comment

3 Panel Sliding Patio Door with Wood Veneer in a Family Room 2 Panel White Sliding Glass Patio Door in a Dining Room Doors are added to a home to provide entry and exit, while windows are used to provide light and air – but a sliding patio door can be used to combine the best functions of both a... Continue reading

Choose a remodeling contractor with business & construction skills

Basement Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Kitchen Remodeling

7 1/2 Tips to Choose a Remodeling Contractor Who Won’t be a Pain in the Butt or Wallet to Work With

By Mike Foti on June 4, 2011. Leave a Comment

Choose a remodeling contractor with construction & business experience Let’s face it most bathroom, kitchen or basement remodeling contractors are a pain in the butt to deal with. Construction delays, change orders, poor communications can all be par for the course (if you’re a consumer with... Continue reading

Arque curved glass block from Pittsburgh Corning

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block

How to Select a Curved Arque Glass Block for a Shower Wall, Partition or Decorative Column

By Mike Foti on May 30, 2011. 2 Comments

Arque curved glass block from Pittsburgh Corning Curved walk in shower wall using Arque glass blocks A curved wall can be cool, sleek, and contemporary design – this can really make a shower, wall or partition stand out. The problem with this type of project for most people has usually... Continue reading

Interior view a kitchen garden greehouse window above a sink

Exterior Remodeling Windows

How to Use a Kitchen Garden Greenhouse Window

By Mike Foti on May 28, 2011. 8 Comments

Interior view a kitchen garden greehouse window above a sinkExterior view of a garden window with side casements windows open Exterior view - garden windows with casement side windows open Perhaps you’d like to take advantage of an herb garden for cooking year round – or maybe you’d like to keep... Continue reading