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How to Remodel a Bathroom with a Window in the Shower or Tub Alcove

By Mike Foti on May 19, 2025. Leave a Comment

Do you have a love/hate relationship with the window which is smack-dab in the middle of your tub/shower alcove enclosure today? Perhaps you love the fact it brings in light, and lets you air out the bathroom (especially if it’s a hall bathroom used by your stink-eeee teenage boys!). But by the same... Continue reading

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How to Remodel Your Bathtub (and Tub Surround) and do it Right the SECOND TIME!

By Mike Foti on May 12, 2025. Leave a Comment

If you’ve got a butt-ugly tub and tub surround which begs the question, “What WAS the previous owner or builder thinking when they installed these god-awful materials?,” believe me you’re not alone. In many ‘hall bathrooms’ (where tub and tub surrounds got together like peanut butter and jelly) it... Continue reading

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When is the Best Time to Remodel Your Bathroom? … (with Tips on How to do it Right the First Time)

By Mike Foti on April 29, 2025. Leave a Comment

Your spouse (or partner) has been nagging you for YEARS for the ‘love of God’ to do SOMETHING about your bathroom. But you’ve dragged your feet because you weren’t sure the time was right. After all it’s not a small (or inexpensive) project. And if you’re debating if it’s the best time to remodel... Continue reading

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How to Design a Shower with a Pony Wall (knee wall or half wall)

By Mike Foti on April 1, 2025. Leave a Comment

Did your bathroom remodeling contractor suggest a pony wall for your shower and you thought, “What in the ‘Sam Adams’ are they talking about?” If so, you’re not alone. And to get you ‘in the know’ I’ll tell you right now what a pony wall is. Definition of a shower pony wall, half wall, or partition... Continue reading

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17 Frequently Asked Questions about Shower Replacement Kits you Need to Know so you DON’T WASTE MONEY!

By Mike Foti on March 24, 2025. Leave a Comment

Like so many decisions in life, with shower replacement kits, the more research you do, the more questions you uncover. And you need someone who is NOT a high pressure in-home sales rep looking to close the shower installation sale tonight, or a ‘wet-behind-the-ears’ clerk at a big-box home improvement... Continue reading

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How to Make a Barrier Free Shower NOT Look Institutional or be a Pain To Maintain

By Mike Foti on March 4, 2025. Leave a Comment

If you’ve been shopping for an accessible, ADA, roll in, or barrier free shower, by now I’ll bet a ‘dollar to donuts’ (yes, that’s a weird saying I know) you’re used to seeing pictures of boring, white plastic shower systems. YUCK! And while these institutional-looking white systems will ‘work’ (and... Continue reading

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10 Little Known Facts about Walk in Showers

By Mike Foti on December 16, 2024. Leave a Comment

Should I, or shouldn’t I, choose a walk in shower? I’ve heard people rack their brains with this question for 16 years I’ve been blogging about bathrooms, and the 39 years I’ve led a company which wholesales and installs bathrooms. And the reason people struggle with this decision is there’s a lot... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Shower Replacement Kits

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2024. Leave a Comment

Have you been debating whether to buy a shower replacement kit or a custom tile shower? As if selections in a bath remodeling project weren’t hard enough, you also have to get your arms around the right shower for your project! However, here’s the good news. If you’re looking for the straight scoop... Continue reading

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Are tub shower combos out of style in remodeling and new construction?

By Mike Foti on October 21, 2024. Leave a Comment

A fiberglass tub/shower combo unit has been a staple (especially in jack and jill, hall bathrooms, and smaller master bathrooms) for DECADES! And whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, you may be wondering if it’s smart to stick with the tub/shower combo ‘tradition’ (and this word reminds... Continue reading

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What Size Shower Replacement Kit do I Need? (with 10 FAQ’s to get the Most for Your Budget)

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2024. Leave a Comment

You don’t buy a shower replacement kit every day. In fact, I’ll bet most people reading this article have never bought one before. So, given this reality – and the fact I (and my team) have been asked thousands of times by homeowners and contractors alike what size shower replacement kit they need,... Continue reading

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