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5 mistakes (to avoid like the plague) building a glass block shower wall

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2017. 12 Comments

Updated April 19, 2020 Do you get an idea in your head and are determined to do it despite the naysayers all around you? When you came up with the idea for the glass block walk in shower the doubters... Continue reading

DIY bathroom remodeling 6 words of wisdom from Dad to pull you through | Innovate Building Solutions

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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... Continue reading

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5 Myths about Anchoring a Glass Block Shower Wall

By Mike Foti on August 27, 2016. 30 Comments

Updated April 19, 2020 Yes – I’ve been involved with selling glass block shower pans and walls since 1985. Ouch – that’s a pretty long time (it’s also why I like telling people I started in business... 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... 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?”... Continue reading

3 Steps for a Tiny Home Houseboat Shower

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3 Steps to Add Style to a Tiny Home or Houseboat Shower

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2015. 2 Comments

You’ve seen this nightmare look before. Flimsy plastic shower panels in a tiny home which look like they belong in a beat up old RV – or a yellowing fiberglass shower pan in a houseboat that... Continue reading

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Does thickness matter in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on November 7, 2015. 6 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 If you’re a do it yourselfer, or a homeowner or rental property owner looking eliminate the hassle of a tile shower you may be looking at grout free shower wall panels.... Continue reading

5 Things Nobody Tells You Shower Tub Wall Panels

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5 Things Nobody Tells You about Shower & Tub Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on June 20, 2015. 101 Comments

Updated January 28, 2023 If you’ve ever been subjected to an in-home sales presentation from a hard-selling acrylic shower or tub wall salesmen – you know some of the “facts” surrounding grout... Continue reading

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