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How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps

By Mike Foti on July 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

Finding the best shower replacement kit can be a pain in the ‘you know what!’ There – I said it for you. It sounded like a simple project until you dug into the details. Then you started asking: How do I know this shower replacement kit will give me the best value for my money and not break down... Continue reading

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How to choose the best shower pan

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2024. Leave a Comment

I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Wow – I get to choose a shower pan. How could my life – and this bath remodel – become even more fun?” And I’ll admit choosing a shower pan for a remodel or new home IS NOT as much fun as selecting a stylish vanity, or cool countertop, or unique shower wall surround... Continue reading

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What’s new in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on June 14, 2024. 4 Comments

Shower wall panels – (just like the Virginia Slims ad titled You’ve Come a Long Way Baby promoting a woman’s right to smoke with the ‘thinner cigarette for feminine hands’ … for a laugh, check it out below) –have come a long way baby. And here’s why: Shower wall panels are no longer white, plastic,... Continue reading

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How to SIMPLIFY a glass block shower installation

By Mike Foti on June 4, 2024. Leave a Comment

I wish I had a dollar for every glass block shower project which was blown up because a contractor (or homeowner) said, “This is just too doggone difficult!” And as a guy whose business has wholesaled (and my regional company has installed) thousands of glass block showers since I got in the business... Continue reading

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A comprehensive guide to the cost of an installed tub to shower conversion.

By Mike Foti on October 9, 2023. Leave a Comment

Updated December 10, 2023 I swear (and don’t let my Mom hear that) I get asked this question (whether it’s by a homeowner – or a bathroom remodeling contractor starting their business) every day. That question is… “Mike, what’s the cost of an installed tub-to-shower conversion?” And when I give... Continue reading

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13 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time To Remodel Your Tub Shower Alcove

By Mike Foti on July 25, 2023. 6 Comments

Updated December 10, 2023 If you’re like most people, you have soooo many things competing for your household budget. The kids tell you how they ‘need’ everything. The latest shoes, clothes, technology, sports equipment. The list goes on and on. Then your spouse has their eyes on waaaay more things... Continue reading

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5 Simple Tricks to Design a Walk in Shower for a Tiny Bathroom

By Mike Foti on December 15, 2017. 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

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7 Tips to select shower accessories and doors for a remodeling project

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2011. Leave a Comment

Shower accessories are often treated like the ugly stepchild of a shower remodeling project. The decision on what accessories should be used is often figured out late in the building process (a thoughtful decision made in the design process will usually create a better result). Watch the video below... Continue reading

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion

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Project Spotlight: Bathtub to Glass Block Walk in Shower Conversion – Adding Safety & Style

By Mike Foti on November 22, 2011. Leave a Comment

Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion The problem: Although bathtubs can be a nice feature when bathing small children they can be a major source of danger for an older adult. Trying to step over the tub rail (which in some cases can be up to 20” high) into a wet tub/shower area... Continue reading

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Hit a Home Run with the Right Bench, Corner or Fold Down Shower Seat

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower wall on granite covered bench seat Brazilian walnut fold down shower seat In baseball being asked to take the bench is not a good thing – but in shower remodeling selecting the right shower seat will not only add comfort and luxury but can make your space safe and functional as... Continue reading

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