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How to avoid the 15 biggest problems with tub to shower conversions.

By Mike Foti on July 8, 2024. Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever done (or shopped for) a tub to shower conversion here’s one thing I’ll bet you learned…… It’s NOT as simple as you originally thought. First there’s A LOT of components in a tub to shower conversion. Including, but not limited to: A shower pan A wall surround system A glass shower... Continue reading

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11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place

By Mike Foti on May 10, 2023. 2 Comments

Although Mother’s Day has just passed, perhaps the smartest gift you could give Mom (or Dad for that matter) as they’re getting up in age to make sure they can continue living in their home. If they’re like most, they DO NOT want to be forced into ‘community living’ (or assisted living as most would... Continue reading

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5 Reasons Glass Block Basement Windows are Sexy!

By Mike Foti on April 8, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 You may think I’ve gone nuts. How can glass block basement windows possibly be sexy?? If there is a definition of YUCK it’s got to be basement windows. Most existing metal or wood framed basement windows are nasty. In almost every case when I – or a member of our company – visits... Continue reading

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5 1/2 Critical Tips You Need to Successfully Trim a Shower Window

By Mike Foti on March 11, 2017. Leave a Comment

Acrylic window trim around a glass block window Updated January 27, 2019 Isn’t the window in your shower a pain in the butt? I bet you’ve asked yourself on more than one occasion, “why the heck did a builder put a see-through window smack dab in the middle of our shower? Was the guy who built... Continue reading

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Glass blocks and glass bricks – what’s hot and what’s not today

By Mike Foti on January 12, 2017. 14 Comments

Updated January 27, 2019 Controversy and debate seems to follow glass blocks and glass bricks like a bad rash. Some people give them an enthusiastic Siskel and Ebert inspired two thumbs up. Others say – yuck – I wouldn’t put those 80’s glass blocks in my home if you gave them to me! As someone whose... Continue reading

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5 Awesome Tips for a Modern Spin on a Jack and Jill Bathroom

By Mike Foti on July 1, 2016. 4 Comments

A high privacy shower with etched glass blocks Updated March 9, 2019 If you have a 13 year old daughter and a 17 year old son (like Ben and Melodee Diss of Powell Ohio – and also me!) you know a shared Jack and Jill style bathroom has the potential to turn into a major battleground for a brother... Continue reading

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Can a garage window be architectural and elegant?

By Mike Foti on March 10, 2016. 4 Comments

When you think about a garage window does the term elegant come to mind? If I’m a betting man (which I’m not) the answer is no way. The words most often associated with garage windows are nasty, bug-infested, leaky and downright disgusting! Most garage windows are included in a home to either make... Continue reading

How to Inject Personality into Your Bathroom Remodeling Project

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A “Marcia Stewart” Special – How to Inject Personality into Your Bathroom Remodel

By Mike Foti on February 26, 2016. Leave a Comment

Martha Stewart it’s time to meet your California counterpart “Marcia Stewart”…..I mean Marcia Reed. OK you’re probably wondering what’s all this stuff about Marcia Stewart (A.K.A. Marcia Reed). When I had the opportunity to talk to Tom and Marcia Reed about their bathroom remodeling project I was... Continue reading

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How to install a glass block shower window

By Mike Foti on July 14, 2015. 10 Comments

Updated January 27, 2019 When Jim called me he knew exactly what he wanted – which was a high privacy glass block window to replace a badly worn and chipped wood framed window in his shower. The product selection decision was not tough for Jim – the concern he had though was how to properly install... Continue reading

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5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window

By Mike Foti on November 8, 2014. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Yes – I’ve heard the arguments that glass blocks are dated or that they are an “80’s” product – but I’m not sure people who make this claim are aware of how this material has evolved. This is not your Grandfathers glass blocks (or your Fathers Oldsmobile anymore). The article... Continue reading

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