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10 Common DIY Shower Remodeling Mistakes (and practical strategies to avoid them)

By Mike Foti on August 4, 2020. 6 Comments

The road to a problem-filled DIY shower remodeling project is ALWAYS paved with good intentions. You plan to save money. You plan to design a shower which stands the test of time (and any twists and turns in your family’s lives). You plan to add style and get rid of the nastiness which IS your shower... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

10 of Your Biggest Worries Buying Shower Wall Panels (and information you need to know to NOT make a decision you’ll regret)

By Mike Foti on April 28, 2020. 4 Comments

While I’m no philosopher, I get a chuckle from this quote from 15th century philosopher Michel de Montaigne who said… “My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” You’ve heard the age-old saying 90% of what you worry about never comes true. However, this still... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Design a Nature Inspired Bathroom Without a Lot of Money or Maintenance

By Mike Foti on March 17, 2020. 2 Comments

If you’re like me, you love walks (or runs) through your favorite Metroparks. You love being outside. However, pulling weeds from your landscape beds can make you rethink your love of the outdoors just a tad. If you’re like me, you love relaxing in a nature-inspired cedar or spruce-lined sauna at... Continue reading

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7 Ideas for a Multi-Generational Bathroom You Won’t Mind Sharing with Your Crazy Family

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2019. Leave a Comment

A multi-generational family evolves Mom’s mobility isn’t what it used to be. She has begrudgingly moved in with you. Then 2 months later your 20-something son Brandon decided to ‘re-enroll’ in college. To afford school he’s looking to ‘boomerang’ back to your house. While you had to say yes, you’re... Continue reading

How to compare Kohler Choreograph vs. Fibo Laminated Shower and Tub Wall Panels | Innovate Building Solutions | #KohlerProducts #BathroomProducts #Laminatewallpanels #GroutFreePanels

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Compare Kohler Choreograph to Fibo Laminate Shower and Tub Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2019. 24 Comments

Updated November 13, 2020 Important Annoucement: In late August 2020 Kohler decided to stop selling the Choreograph brand grout free wall panels direct to the public . Deciding on the right shower and tub wall panels is tough enough, but it becomes ‘doubly-difficult’ when the two systems you’re... Continue reading

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9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build a Tile Shower

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2019. 78 Comments

Updated January 28, 2023 OK – I’m not writing this to take down the tile industry, and I’m certainly not arrogant enough to think this post has that kind of power. However, I’ve been on the receiving end of countless homeowners (and even bathroom remodeling contractors) calls who are ‘sick and tired’... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Compare Ceramic Tile Surrounds vs. Laminate Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on August 26, 2019. 10 Comments

Tile is such an established building material. It dates back more than 25,000 years. That’s a Ripley’s Believe it Or Not stat you don’t even have to pay $14.99 admission to learn. Tile is the great, great, great Grandfather of shower surround surfaces. It’s a fun, inventive and versatile material.... Continue reading

Kitchen Remodeling

5 Annoying Problems with Kitchen Backsplashes (and how to fix them)

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2019. 6 Comments

There are so many decisions and components in a kitchen remodel. However, no single element injects style and personality quite like a kitchen backsplash. It literally (and figuratively) can create a splash (Ok, I get it, bad pun). A backsplash can be like a statement piece of jewelry, or your favorite... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

11 Shower Remodeling Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

By Mike Foti on August 13, 2019. 4 Comments

You’ve probably heard of FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out), but I’ll bet you haven’t heard of FOFO. FOFO is the Fear of Figuring it Out …on the fly…. while blowing your hard-earned money in the process. I would tell you about FOFO’s cousin (FOFU – the Fear of F***ing Up), but I stopped swearing 15 years... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

7 Bathroom Decor Ideas to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom on a Budget

By Mike Foti on July 29, 2019. 1 Comment

Cluttered. Outdated. Dingy. Dark. Depressing. Cramped. Are these the words you’d use to describe your bathroom today? It doesn’t take long for a bathroom to get out of hand. Curling irons, blow driers, and a massive array of beauty products littered on your tiny vanity counter. Tile showers with dirty,... Continue reading

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