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Why settle for a tiny shower?

By Mike Foti on July 8, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 16, 2019 When you take a shower is it an elbow banging, sardine-stuffed-in-can, clown-jammed-into-a-Volkswagen type of experience? Maybe your shower is “functional,” but it’s not a place you enjoy. Since the bathtub is hardly ever used, showers now rule the... Continue reading

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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 select the best shape for a glass block shower wall

By Mike Foti on April 22, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 Figuring out a glass block shower can be a pain in the rear! If you’re using a contractor they may be vaguely familiar with this type of wall system – or, if they are not, they will try to steer you to a “standard” shower enclosure since it’s what they know how to do.... Continue reading

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5 inspiring tips you must know to endure a bathroom remodel

By Mike Foti on March 17, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 16, 2019 Do you sometimes think taking on a bathroom remodel is something you must endure more than it’s something you’ll love doing? I’m sure Tami of Agoura Hills, California certainly had these thoughts during her journey (along with her husband Todd) to redo a way-too-small bathroom... Continue reading

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A vacation home bathroom remodel can transform you to a peaceful state

By Mike Foti on March 2, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 16, 2019 If your schedule is like mine it’s crazy. You’re personally joined at the hip to your cell phone. Work demands are well…too demanding. You feel (at times) you’re short-changing your family and friends. You know loving others is all that really matters. At this point you may... Continue reading

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5 reasons you don’t want to build a glass block shower without a plan

By Mike Foti on February 25, 2017. 12 Comments

Updated February 10, 2019 Marilyn called me in tears. She said, “Mike, my glass block shower has become a nightmare. These idiot contractors don’t know what they’re doing. The grout joints are lousy, the shower pan and walls don’t match up. Can you help me?” I wish I could tell you this was... Continue reading

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7 ½ Crystal-Cool Ways to Use Glass in a Contemporary Bathroom

By Mike Foti on December 23, 2016. 4 Comments

I’m a big fan of glass. Maybe it’s because I’ve been involved with various products in the glass business since 1985 (wow – that makes me sound old!). The more familiar (and knowledgeable) I become about uses and properties of glass the more I love it. I am not alone in being a glass lover. So why... Continue reading

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Our top 10 remodeling blog posts of 2016 – Innovate Building Solutions

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2016. Leave a Comment

Thank you for reading our remodeling blog this year! Your support has resulted in the blog growing over 2x what it was in 2015 – and I can’t thank you enough. Before writing posts for next year I wanted to give you a glimpse into those articles you liked the best and some input about trends and happenings... Continue reading

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6 Fun & Colorful Glass Block Window Ideas to Jazz up your Home

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2016. 2 Comments

I love sunny falls days in Ohio where the leaves have turned multiple shades of yellow, green, red and orange – yet we still get near summer (in the low 70’s) temperatures. Life was made to be enjoyed surrounded by light, color and not too cold temperatures (unfortunately the winter will not be too... 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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