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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

I don't want to age in place I want to thrive in place | Innovate Building Solutions

I don’t want to age in place. I want to thrive in MY place!

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to “age in place.” I want to keep moving. Be active, vibrant – no matter what my age is. If you’re unfamiliar with the term aging in place it refers to someone who wants to stay in their home as long as possible (usually this is... Continue reading

6 shower trends to kick up your bathroom from the Columbus BIA Parade of Homes | Innovate Building Solutions

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6 Shower Trends to Kick up your Bathroom from the 2017 Columbus BIA Parade of Homes (and 3 new ideas I’d like to see next year)

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 As a bathroom and shower remodeling geek I HAVE TO check out the Columbus Parade of Homes each year. It’s fun to see what the crazy designers and builders can do to inject personality, fun and function into their home designs. This year’s group of 9 homes did not disappoint.... Continue reading

Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling

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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5 Reasons you Don’t Need to be Afraid to Convert your Tub into a Shower Enclosure

By Mike Foti on March 4, 2011. 14 Comments

Tub to shower conversion acrylic shower wall surrounds framed glass shower door Curved glass block shower walk in shower wall in a tub space Maybe you’ve been told by a realtor, friend or relative – don’t get rid of your tub you’ll kill your resale value. While I’m sure these people are well... Continue reading

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7 Bathroom Design Tricks Every Empty Nester Needs

I don’t want to age in place. I want to thrive in MY place!

6 Shower Trends to Kick up your Bathroom from the 2017 Columbus BIA Parade of Homes (and 3 new ideas I’d like to see next year)

A Luxury Bathroom without Barriers for Active Adults

5 Reasons you Don’t Need to be Afraid to Convert your Tub into a Shower Enclosure