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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

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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Innovate Offers DIY Solutions for Affordable Universal Design

By Mike Foti on August 25, 2014. Leave a Comment

A recent survey from Philips and Georgetown University reports that 96 percent of baby boomers place high priority on maintaining independence as they age, but more than one-third of those surveyed are unsure if they can afford the upgrades to support “aging in place” in their homes. Fortunately,... Continue reading

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Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling

4 ½ Stylish Bathtub to Shower Conversion Ideas

By Mike Foti on November 6, 2013. 2 Comments

The need to ditch the bathtub has never been higher. With the desire of older homeowners to age in place, and fewer people having the time to take baths, the number of bathtub to shower conversions has been growing steadily. While tub to shower replacements are not a new concept you’ll learn in the... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

3 Steps to Create a Handicapped Roll in Shower with Style

By Mike Foti on July 19, 2013. Leave a Comment

Luxury roll in shower with a stationary shower screen Physical mobility challenges should not prevent someone from having a stylish bathroom – no matter how big your bathroom is! If you, or a loved one, is in a wheelchair it is now possible to remodel a bathroom and design a roll in shower which... 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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5 Bathroom Remodeling Design Trends & Ideas for 2013 for Cleveland & Columbus Ohio

By Mike Foti on December 14, 2012. Leave a Comment

A cool looking accessible shower exemplifies 2013 bathroom remodeling trends If you’re looking for a way to ring in the new year in style an excellent way would be to remodel your bathroom. It’s important to thoughtfully design this space and use the right materials to make it not only be stylish... Continue reading

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