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

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

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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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How to Make a 4’ Wide Walk In Shower

By Mike Foti on June 27, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated January 13, 2019 Herb called earlier this week and said “I love the open look and feel of a walk in shower but I only have a 4’ wide space. Is there a way to make a walk in shower in a space this small?” The short answer I gave to Herb is yes it’s possible…..the longer answer... 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. 105 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 free shower and tub wall panels “spun” quite a few ways. These reps may tell you their system is the... Continue reading

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7 Cool Uses of Glass for Contemporary Luxury Homes

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2015. 2 Comments

I have to admit my fascination with glass has grown exponentially with increased exposure to contemporary and modern home design. The light, shine, flexibility and clean open spaces created with glass are a magnet for my eye. Since I’m a guy who hates even having a North elevation in my home... Continue reading

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Basement Remodel Goes Beyond Man Cave to Fun & Functional Family Space

By Mike Foti on May 30, 2015. Leave a Comment

Sure – man-caves are cool – but why limit lower level living space to guys? For Sarah and Joe Chaulk of Alexandria Ohio (a rural area outside Columbus) two factors contributed to their transformational basement remodeling project. First and foremost was to have a place for their adult daughter... Continue reading

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My Customer’s Top 5 Fears of a Glass Block Walk In Shower

By Mike Foti on May 16, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Mary was practically in tears when she called me. She had seen all the pretty pictures on Pinterest and the Internet of glass block walk in showers and now after talking to her friends and her bathroom remodeling contractor she was encountering one fear after another.... Continue reading

How to make a large shower even in a smaller bathroom space | Innovate Building Solutions

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How to make a large shower without making your bathroom bigger

By Mike Foti on May 9, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated December 30, 2018 Let’s face facts – most existing master bathrooms do not fit the needs or desired aesthetic qualities for relaxation and comfort desired by their owners (OK – in plain English there just too doggone small and too doggone ugly). In many ranch and cape cod... Continue reading

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5 Steps to Convert a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on April 25, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Who uses a small alcove tub space for bathing anymore? The answer – practically no one. It doesn’t fit our fast-paced lifestyles. Who loves framed sliding glass doors or shower curtains around their bathtubs….probably very few. They’re a hassle to clean. If... Continue reading

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