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Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block
Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block

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5 Surprising Reasons You Shouldn’t Listen to Your Remodeler (and five strategies for your project to go smoother)

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

March 23, 2019 This article isn’t written to dis(respect) remodeling contractors and companies. Hey – the reality is I’m earning a living in this world. I’m a guy who designs, sells, wholesales and launches new remodeling products into the market – and I’ve been doing this since 1985 (man – that makes... Continue reading

5 Simple Tricks to Design a Walk in Shower for a Tiny Bathroom | bathroom remodeling ideas | home Improvement design | Tiny small bathroom in cleveland ohio
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5 Simple Tricks to Design a Walk in Shower for a Tiny Bathroom

By Mike Foti on . 20 Comments

  Updated January 2, 2022 You’re strolling through Pinterest enjoying a rare quiet moment on your den computer. You feel bathroom envy bubbling up. Your mind starts to wander. You think about expansive luxury walk in showers, separate free-standing bathtubs, and beautiful chandeliers gracing... Continue reading

I don't want to age in place I want to thrive in place | Innovate Building Solutions
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Home Organization & Storage Shower Pan and Bases

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

By Mike Foti on . 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 . 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 Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling

4 reasons you shouldn’t listen to your realtor (why a shower is better than a tub – even for resale)

By Mike Foti on . 12 Comments

  Updated December 10, 2023 Lynda and Tom – a super nice couple in their 50’s living in the Columbus Ohio burbs (can you say O-H-I-O   – yes I’m a OSU Buckeye fan) – came into my showroom with their floor plan for a bathroom remodeling project. They want to make the bathroom larger... Continue reading

5 reasons you shouldn't buy a ramped roll in shower 2 little known better alternatives | Innovate Building Solutions
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases

5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a ramped roll in shower base (2 little-known better alternatives for aging parents)

By Mike Foti on . 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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