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Why you hate glass shower doors…and what you can do about it!

By Mike Foti on September 5, 2023. Leave a Comment

If you’re someone who DOES NOT have a love affair with your shower door, you’re not alone. Shower doors can be a royal pain in the neck. Here’s a few problems you have: The glass is spotted and uncleanable. Your door has tracks at the bottom which capture dirt, hair, and God-only-knows-what. Your... Continue reading

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How to Design a Home with Your Empty Nester Years in Mind

By Mike Foti on March 10, 2020. 4 Comments

Before I knew it, I was 60 years old. Before I knew it one son (‘er young adult) was out of the house, another son has the money to leave at any time and my 17-year-old ‘little girl’ is thinking about life after high school. Before I knew it the 2-story suburban home Rose and I had built for us 25... 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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5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a ramped roll in shower base (2 little-known better alternatives for aging parents)

By Mike Foti on July 30, 2017. 6 Comments

Updated January 20, 2019 The aging problem has hit your Mom and Dad’s doorstep Mom’s mobility and balance isn’t what it used to be (when she fell last year it created quite a scare for you and your brother Michael). Dad’s knees are so bad from his years of hard work at the plant, going up the stairs... Continue reading

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5 Proven Questions to Get the Size of Your Shower Opening Right

By Mike Foti on June 24, 2016. 16 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 If I’ve been asked this question once I’ve been asked it a thousand times, “ Mike – how big should I make the opening for my new shower?” OK – I’ll give you my standard answer. It depends. Boy doesn’t that sound like a cop-out! In all seriousness designing a shower opening... 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

7 ideas to improve a hotel shower for universal and accessible design

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7 Ideas to Improve a Universal and Accessible Hotel Shower

By Mike Foti on March 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

On a recent business trip in Worthington suburb of Columbus Ohio I was staying at a DoubleTree Hotel and was registered in a handicap accessible room – even though I don’t have a personal challenge which requires this particular space. As someone who studies universal and accessible design... 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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5 Questions about Accessible Barrier Free Wet Room Shower Systems

By Mike Foti on July 3, 2013. Leave a Comment

Barrier free shower pan from AKW for an accessible wet room As people are looking to stay in their homes longer the need for accessible showers has never been greater. Since most people have not remodeled their bathrooms for accessibility they generally have a lot of questions going into the process.... 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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