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How to include the most popular bathroom features in your remodel or new home (even if your budget isn’t crazy big)

By Mike Foti on August 15, 2023. Leave a Comment

OK – not to be ‘Captain Obvious,’ but the price of bathroom remodeling and new homes IS NOT going down any time soon. And as you know inflation HAS NOT been your ‘little fre’ (as Tony Montana from the movie Scarface would say). So, the question becomes, if you’re looking to build a new home, or remodel... Continue reading

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11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place

By Mike Foti on May 10, 2023. 2 Comments

Although Mother’s Day has just passed, perhaps the smartest gift you could give Mom (or Dad for that matter) as they’re getting up in age to make sure they can continue living in their home. If they’re like most, they DO NOT want to be forced into ‘community living’ (or assisted living as most would... Continue reading

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5 ½ Little Known Secrets to Design a Handicap Accessible Shower Which Doesn’t Look Ugly!

By Mike Foti on October 2, 2018. 24 Comments

Updated March 24, 2019 You and your husband have had ‘the talk’ about Mom moving in. You both know it’s the right thing to do. It certainly won’t be simple. Since Dad passed away 2 years ago Mom’s mobility has been headed in the wrong direction. You worry about her living alone. If only she would... Continue reading

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7 Bathroom Design Tricks Every Empty Nester Needs

By Mike Foti on August 16, 2018. Leave a Comment

Updated March 24, 2019 The good news is – you got here. You’ve raised Michael, Jessica and Ashley. Now they are only ‘partially’ draining your wallet. Although you’re not sure exactly when Michael will finish college. They are ‘mostly’ out of the home. You’re officially an empty nester. The... Continue reading

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5 Compelling Reasons You Need to Eliminate Your Shower Pan Threshold

By Mike Foti on April 1, 2017. 39 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Figuring out the right shower pan to use can be a pain. Do you get a traditional shower base with a 4 to 5” step over curb? Would a low-profile curb (which is 1 ½” tall) be the ticket or would it allow water to spill out onto the bathroom floor? Could you ditch the shower... Continue reading

How to regain your independence with a accessible bathroom remodel in Akron

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How to regain your independence with an accessible bathroom remodel

By Mike Foti on March 18, 2016. Leave a Comment

You might have heard the saying “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade.” Sometimes a challenge can happen in our lives which not only affects us physically, but also emotionally. The key is to fight through life’s “lemons” (challenges) and to make some “lemonade” (personal victories). An excellent... Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Universal & Accessible Design Guest Bathroom – A Visit to the Universal Design Living Laboratory

By Mike Foti on February 15, 2013. Leave a Comment

Rosemarie Rossetti in Guest bathroom of Universal Design Living Laboratory with roll in shower, roll under sink and wider turning radius How easy is it to visit your home for an aging parent or someone with special needs? If your home is like most – the answers is not easy at all! The cool thing... Continue reading

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7 Accessible Bathroom Home Modification Ideas to Add Safety, Style and Function

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2011. 6 Comments

Accessible shower with a bench seat and roll under sinks For an aging parent or someone with special needs an existing bathroom can be a dangerous place – slippery floors, low toilets, bathtub rails and shower curbs to step over, narrow doorways and hard to reach light switches are all obstacles... Continue reading

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6 Tips for Choosing Custom Shower Base for Your Next Bathroom Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on January 15, 2011. 2 Comments

Custom Solid surface corian shower base neo angle design Custom expanded polystyrene shower base for straight & curved walls Choosing the right custom shower base for a bathroom remodeling project can be tough. The options are many – the right selection for you may not be obvious. Use... Continue reading

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