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DIY Bathroom Remodeling – 6 Words of Wisdom from Dad You Need to Pull You Through

By Mike Foti on May 13, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 George Vickroy said to me, “Mike this was the hardest DIY remodeling project I’ve ever done, but I’m getting so much more than I expected back from it!” Doing a DIY bathroom remodeling project can be a pain. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, heating, heavy materials you’ve... Continue reading

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How to remodel an odd shaped custom shower enclosure

By Mike Foti on January 7, 2017. 1 Comment

Updated January 20, 2019 As your kids might have phrased it when they were younger (if they talked about shower enclosures…which would have been kind of strange), “Do you have the odd shaped shower from “H-E-double hockey sticks?” Do you think the person who designed this “gem” must have been on something... Continue reading

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How to Select a Stone Solid Surface Shower Kit

By Mike Foti on January 9, 2016. 19 Comments

Updated January 20, 2019 When I use the term “solid surface” most people have no idea what I’m talking about. So the question you might have is, “why are you writing about stone solid surface shower kits when most people don’t even know what they are?” The answer is simple. These kits... Continue reading

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How to Compare Shower Pans for a Glass Block Wall

By Mike Foti on December 25, 2015. 2 Comments

3 Steps to simplify your glass block shower wall project Updated February 10, 2019 I have to tell you I hate when I get a call and the person on the line says, “We’ve got our shower pan completely done – now we’re ready to include the glass block wall.” While at first glance this sounds good because... Continue reading

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How to design a solid surface shower pan

By Mike Foti on April 4, 2015. 4 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 Is stepping into your existing shower pan an experience you’d like to avoid? Dirty grout, cracked tile shower bases and fiberglass surrounds which have yellowed and cannot be cleaned are just some of the challenges owners have with their old shower pans. If you have these... Continue reading

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3 Ideas for a Low Maintenance High Style Shower System

By Mike Foti on January 17, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 While tile showers or those with natural stone or granite walls can look cool – they also have their drawbacks. Let’s face it – they’re a pain in the butt to clean and can be costly. If you’re looking for a different alternative the question is what can... Continue reading

With the right shower base custom drain locations are no problem

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3 Shower Base Options when you don’t want to change your drain location

By Mike Foti on July 28, 2014. 8 Comments

Updated January 20, 2019 If you’re looking to convert a tub into a shower (or remodel an existing shower) and the drain location has proven to be your enemy when looking for a shower base you’re not alone! While the price points of standard shower bases (which are most frequently made of fiberglass... Continue reading

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Solid Surface Shower Bases – Advantages, Disadvantages & Product Options You Need to Know

By Mike Foti on June 7, 2013. 4 Comments

Solid surface shower pan with white cultured solid cultured marble shower panels Updated January 13, 2019 Choosing a shower base may not seem like the sexiest element of a new bathroom remodeling project but it is literally the foundation of this highly used space. The reality is any cracks or leaks... Continue reading

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