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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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The pros and cons of a clear glass shower door vs. an obscure glass shower door

By Mike Foti on June 10, 2024. 2 Comments

Mary complained to me, “Mike, why is selecting a glass shower door so doggone difficult? I thought I was FINALLY done making bath renovation decisions, then I’m confused AGAIN deciding between a clear glass shower door and an obscure one.” I wish I could tell you Mary was the only one who gets ‘decision-fatigue’... 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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How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower

By Mike Foti on May 7, 2024. 2 Comments

So, you love walk-in showers, however, you HATE the idea of cleaning pools of water off the bathroom floor. And this is not to mention your concern about these pools causing leaks in the floor below. Given your desire for a walk-in shower – and goal to minimize (or eliminate) water on the bathroom... Continue reading

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How to Gain Space, Style, and Simplicity in a Tub to Shower Conversion.

By Mike Foti on October 26, 2023. 2 Comments

If only you weren’t stuck with this tiny 5’ x 8’ bathroom and cramped tub and shower combo system. The tub is dirty and ugly. You wouldn’t dare sit your butt on it. And the shower has seen it’s better days years ago. You’ve seen the opulent bathrooms in fancy interior design magazines. They have HUMONGOUS... Continue reading

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How to order a walk in glass block shower system

By Mike Foti on September 19, 2023. 2 Comments

I don’t mean to be Bob Braggadocios, Ernie Egomaniac, or Ned KnowItAll but I’ll bet our company has helped more homeowners, contractors, and builders with glass block walk in shower systems since our business was founded by my Dad in 1977 than any other company in the United States. And I’m not telling... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: A DIY Master Bath Remodel – Combining Your Inspiration while Minimizing Your Perspiration!

By Mike Foti on August 22, 2023. 2 Comments

Anyone who tells you a DIY master bathroom remodel project is easy, is flat out lying! It’s fake news. And at its most basic level, a successful DIY master bathroom remodel (which DOES NOT resemble the movie the Money Pit) has 2 key elements. They are: #1) Inspiration – Without inspiration, and a... Continue reading

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15 Insider Tips for a Safer, Simpler and Stylish Age in Place Shower

By Mike Foti on March 6, 2023. 8 Comments

Updated July 16, 2023 If the idea of an ‘age in place shower’ DOES NOT create a vision of a bathroom you’re excited to use, you’re not alone. When people think ‘age in place,’ their thoughts are locked on safety. And while safety is essential to stay in your home as long as possible (and steer clear... Continue reading

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on December 27, 2022. 10 Comments

If you’d love to have a glass block shower in your new home or bathroom remodel but feel your builder, remodeler or building supply store are clueless about this specialty glass product, you’re not alone. And when contractor and suppliers are ignorant about glass block showers, here’s a few things... Continue reading

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How to Compare a Glass Block Shower to a Glass Shower Door System

By Mike Foti on March 14, 2022. 4 Comments

Choosing the right glass shower system for your bath remodel or new home can be tough…. especially if this is your first time researching this project. And if you’re still debating between a glass block shower and an enclosure with a glass shower door I completely understand if you’ve not been able... Continue reading

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