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Modify or Move? Answering the aging in place question.

By Mike Foti on January 9, 2024. Leave a Comment

If you – or your parents – are like most people, aging is NOT a fun process (even though the 55+ community brochures make it look like a blast). And when you’re not as limber as you used to be (or medically ‘clicking on all cylinders’ like the old days), and navigating your home is more difficult,... Continue reading

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How to “Future-Proof” Your Bathroom

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2016. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard terms like kid-proofing, soundproofing, and waterproofing but you might be asking what the heck is “future-proofing” and why do I need to do it for my bathroom? When I had a recent conversation with the Operations Manager of Cleveland Design and Remodeling he said to me, “Mike... Continue reading

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A Luxury Bathroom without Barriers for Active Adults

By Mike Foti on February 19, 2016. Leave a Comment

Updated March 3, 2019 When I told my potential customer Anne I was a “Certified Aging in Place Specialist” (this is an earned certification through the National Association of Home Builders to learn techniques and products to help people stay in their homes longer) she said to me, “Who the... Continue reading

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7 Myths about One Level (Curbless) Showers

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2015. 61 Comments

Updated July 16, 2023 When most people think about a one level (curbless) shower the words which come to mind are – Grandma, wheelchair, roll in, walker, geriatric and handicapped. While a curbless shower certainly can be a need for grandma in a wheelchair or a person with mobility challenges to safely... Continue reading

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7 Master Bathroom Strategies for Aging in Place or an Aging Parent

By Mike Foti on February 14, 2015. 2 Comments

Gabi Karpowicz was faced with a challenge – how to redesign her master bathroom (located in the Hilliard suburb of ColumbusOhio) to add style, make it easier to safely care for her mother in law and increase the total functionality of the space. Learn below how Gabi and her husband Joe (along... Continue reading

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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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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

Universal and accessible wet room shower design

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7 Steps to Create a Safe and Stylish Universal and Accessible Shower Design

By Mike Foti on February 25, 2011. 7 Comments

Universal and accessible wet room shower designWalk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat Walk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat Showers and bathtubs can be dangerous places for most anyone. Climbing over a bathtub rail, water and soap on the floor, a dark... Continue reading

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Honey, I Shrunk the Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on February 5, 2011. 3 Comments

Small kitchen remodel Small bath remodel small bath remodeling project Maybe you remember the movie “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” about a crazy scientist’s miniaturization machine that accidently shrinks his kids (not exactly a cinematic classic – but kind of funny in parts). Well in these times... Continue reading

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11 ½ Home Modification Remodeling Tips to Help Visitors and Aging Parents

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2011. 2 Comments

No step front entry to home Do you have a parent(s), relative, or friend who is having a harder time getting around your home due to mobility, vision or health challenges? The reality is almost all homes have been designed for people with now physical, mental, or visual deficits. Here’s 11 ½ home... Continue reading

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