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How to regain your independence with a accessible bathroom remodel in Akron

How to regain your independence with an accessible bathroom remodel

By Mike Foti on March 18, 2016. Leave a Comment

You might have heard the saying “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade.” Sometimes a challenge can happen in our lives which not only affects us physically, but also emotionally. The key is to fight through life’s “lemons” (challenges) and to make some “lemonade” (personal victories). An excellent... Continue reading

A small bathroom in columbus is remodeled to be bigger brighter and more beautiful

A small bathroom becomes big, bright and beautiful

By Mike Foti on February 13, 2016. 2 Comments

It’s easy to have a bathroom which lives big, bright and beautiful when you have tons of space. The question becomes how can you design a small bathroom to create this same sense of beauty, space and function? This was the challenge facing Don Laufersweiler (of Columbus Ohio) when he decided to remodel... Continue reading

A Zen Minimalist Bathroom with a Glass Block Shower Wall

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A Zen Minimalist Bathroom is Worth the Wait

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2016. Leave a Comment

“I’m the cheapest guy on the planet,” said Jim Van Huis when I called to talk to him about the completion of his Zen minimalist bathroom in a suburban Chicago home. I would respectfully disagree with Jim about this statement given the high quality materials and finished look of his master bathroom. What... 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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5 Tips for a Champagne Shower on a Beer Budget

By Mike Foti on December 5, 2015. 18 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 It’s easy to have a fantastic looking shower if you have unlimited funds…but unfortunately most of us don’t live in that world! The challenge becomes how can you get a high end (champagne) look if you’ve got a more modest (beer) budget. In the article below I’ll... Continue reading

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7 Myths about Glass Block Showers

By Mike Foti on November 14, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated April 18, 2020 For some reason the design, construction and trends surrounding glass block showers are a mystery to many people. As a guy whose been in the nationwide supply and installation of glass block shower projects for close to 31 years (that might make me sound old, but I started... Continue reading

Master bath remodeling with a glass block walk in shower in Martinez California

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5 Out of the Box Remodeling Tips for a Master Bathroom

By Mike Foti on October 2, 2015. 6 Comments

Sometimes in remodeling one thing just leads to another. Such was the case when Jim and Debbie Patrizi went to remodel their master bathroom in Martinez California. As Jim said, “What started out as removing a flimsy framed shower door at the beginning of the weekend evolved into a progressive demo... Continue reading

Walk in shower with glass blocks in a guest bathroom remodel in Columbus Ohio

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5 Tips to Brighten up and Open up a Guest Bathroom

By Mike Foti on September 19, 2015. 6 Comments

Frank and Sandy Hicks are no strangers to the remodeling process. They have completed many projects on a part-time basis in the evenings and weekends during the 44 years Frank served as a full time air traffic controller. I was so impressed with their custom home with an open floor plan in... Continue reading

NEO angle glass block shower in a log home in PA

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Master Bathroom Design – Contemporary Meets Rustic in a Log Home

By Mike Foti on August 1, 2015. Leave a Comment

“Nothing is set in stone with interior finishes in our log homes,” said Joe Dymond of Jim Barna Log Homes. When Joe makes this statement he means it. Although most people associate log homes with a rustic interior design – many owners today have a broader decorating vision for their new home.... Continue reading

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7 Tips to Choose the Right Glass Block Shower Wall Thickness

By Mike Foti on July 18, 2015. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Did you know glass block shower walls come in two thicknesses (4” and a thinner 3 1/8” series)? If not – you’re not alone. While the thinner glass block walls were introduced only five years ago the vast majority (about 98% of my customer’s at this time) are choosing... Continue reading

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