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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2018 – Innovate Building Solutions

By Mike Foti on January 10, 2019. Leave a Comment

Updated March 31, 2019 2018 was another record-setting year for traffic on our remodeling blog. Thank you for reading (and hopefully learning) from my articles. From the top 10 remodeling blog post list this year it doesn’t take a guy with ‘Genius-bar’ intelligence (This would not be me, but I’m also... Continue reading

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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2017 – Innovate Building Solutions

By Mike Foti on January 6, 2018. 2 Comments

(note – this blog post should be subtitled, “I Was Determined to Blow Up My Current Tub and Shower Stall in 2017) Updated March 23, 2019 Thanks for your interest in my blog in 2017. Traffic doubled to over 50,000 visitors per month and one thing was painfully obvious – you do not like... Continue reading

5 reasons you shouldn't buy a ramped roll in shower 2 little known better alternatives | Innovate Building Solutions

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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The Pros and Cons of a Walk in Shower – The Untold Story

By Mike Foti on September 2, 2016. 21 Comments

Updated January 26, 2019 The walk in shower – are you a fan or a foe? Who knew a type of shower could be such a hotly debated topic, but I’ve seen people struggle big-time on the merits of whether to use a door or doorless shower design. Unfortunately- like most things in life – there is no one right... 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

A Zen Minimalist Bathroom with a Glass Block Shower Wall

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A Zen Minimalist Bathroom is Worth the Wait

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2016. Leave a Comment

“I’m the cheapest guy on the planet,” said Jim Van Huis when I called to talk to him about the completion of his Zen minimalist bathroom in a suburban Chicago home. I would respectfully disagree with Jim about this statement given the high quality materials and finished look of his master bathroom. What... Continue reading

Advantages and Disadvantages of Curbless Walk in Showers

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Curbless Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on December 11, 2015. 44 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Curbless walk in showers are becoming all the rage in bathroom remodeling today but the real question should be, “Is a curbless shower the best option for your bathroom?” While some clothing products are marketed as “one size fits all,” this is not the right strategy... 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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Learn the Hottest Trends in Bathroom Design in 2014

By Mike Foti on October 20, 2014. Leave a Comment

This has been an exciting year of new trends and cool new products to enhance the look of a space that is often underestimated—the bathroom. Fortunately, we are moving far past cramped, unstylish spaces on to modern, sophisticated elegance with a personalized look and spa-like atmosphere. Consumers... Continue reading

Barrier free shower base using Tuff Form system

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Choosing a curbless barrier free shower base for style and function in a bath remodeling project

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

Barrier free shower base using Tuff Form system You might be thinking I’m nuts to say you can add a curbless barrier free shower and improve looks at the same time – but this is not your grandmothers shower anymore! Yes it is true that many people choose a no threshold shower to make it easier to... Continue reading

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