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How to design a handicap wheelchair accessible bathroom – Part 1 the Shower Base & Entry

By Mike Foti on December 24, 2012. 6 Comments

A one level wet room shower Updated January 20, 2019 For someone in a wheelchair showering or bathing can be a huge challenge (and in some cases an activity to be avoided given the physical strain of the task). That is unless the bathroom and shower has been designed to accommodate their needs. Designing... Continue reading

Ranch home sales on the rise in 2012 – Ease of use & universal design are the drivers

By Mike Foti on December 10, 2011. Leave a Comment

Single level ranch homes offer simple floor plans and universal designs In the movie “Field of Dreams” the famous line was if you build it they will come. In the home building industry applying this mantra without an understanding of what the market needs and wants will provide a quick path towards... Continue reading

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7 Accessible Bathroom Home Modification Ideas to Add Safety, Style and Function

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2011. 6 Comments

Accessible shower with a bench seat and roll under sinks For an aging parent or someone with special needs an existing bathroom can be a dangerous place – slippery floors, low toilets, bathtub rails and shower curbs to step over, narrow doorways and hard to reach light switches are all obstacles... Continue reading

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11 ½ Home Modification Remodeling Tips to Help Visitors and Aging Parents

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2011. 2 Comments

No step front entry to home Do you have a parent(s), relative, or friend who is having a harder time getting around your home due to mobility, vision or health challenges? The reality is almost all homes have been designed for people with now physical, mental, or visual deficits. Here’s 11 ½ home... Continue reading

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6 Tips for Choosing Custom Shower Base for Your Next Bathroom Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on January 15, 2011. 2 Comments

Custom Solid surface corian shower base neo angle design Custom expanded polystyrene shower base for straight & curved walls Choosing the right custom shower base for a bathroom remodeling project can be tough. The options are many – the right selection for you may not be obvious. Use... Continue reading

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How to design a handicap wheelchair accessible bathroom – Part 1 the Shower Base & Entry

Ranch home sales on the rise in 2012 – Ease of use & universal design are the drivers

7 Accessible Bathroom Home Modification Ideas to Add Safety, Style and Function

11 ½ Home Modification Remodeling Tips to Help Visitors and Aging Parents

6 Tips for Choosing Custom Shower Base for Your Next Bathroom Remodeling Project