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9 mistakes with a barrier free shower system you don't want to make | Innovate Building Solutions | #ShowerPanel #LaminatePanels #BathroomRemodel
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9 Mistakes with a Barrier Free Shower System You Don’t Want to Make

By Mike Foti on . 41 Comments

Updated March 24, 2019 Perhaps you find yourself in one of these situations and are kicking around a barrier free shower system: Mom is not moving around so well. You’re considering having her live with you. You’re not sure how to make your home and bathroom safe. Your spouse got hurt at work. Climbing... Continue reading

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5 Surprising Reasons You Shouldn’t Listen to Your Remodeler (and five strategies for your project to go smoother)

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

March 23, 2019 This article isn’t written to dis(respect) remodeling contractors and companies. Hey – the reality is I’m earning a living in this world. I’m a guy who designs, sells, wholesales and launches new remodeling products into the market – and I’ve been doing this since 1985 (man – that makes... Continue reading

I don't want to age in place I want to thrive in place | Innovate Building Solutions
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I don’t want to age in place. I want to thrive in MY place!

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

  Updated March 17, 2019 I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to “age in place.” I want to keep moving. Be active, vibrant – no matter what my age is. If you’re unfamiliar with the term aging in place it refers to someone who wants to stay in their home as long as possible (usually this is... Continue reading

5 reasons you shouldn't buy a ramped roll in shower 2 little known better alternatives | Innovate Building Solutions
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5 reasons you shouldn’t buy a ramped roll in shower base (2 little-known better alternatives for aging parents)

By Mike Foti on . 6 Comments

Updated January 20, 2019 The aging problem has hit your Mom and Dad’s doorstep Mom’s mobility and balance isn’t what it used to be (when she fell last year it created quite a scare for you and your brother Michael). Dad’s knees are so bad from his years of hard work at the plant, going up the stairs... Continue reading

7 tricks to turn your tub into an amazing walk in shower | Innovate Building Solutions
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7 tricks to turn your tub into an amazing walk in shower

By Mike Foti on . 8 Comments

  Updated December 10, 2023 Are you afraid when friends ask to use your bathroom? Worried they might peak behind your dated pink shower curtain and see the “gunked up” (not sure that’s a word) tile grout and rusted cast iron tub which lurks in this dark spooky alcove space you get to “enjoy”... Continue reading

Pros and Cons of a Walk in Shower
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The Pros and Cons of a Walk in Shower – The Untold Story

By Mike Foti on . 21 Comments

Updated January 26, 2019 The walk in shower – are you a fan or a foe? Who knew a type of shower could be such a hotly debated topic, but I’ve seen people struggle big-time on the merits of whether to use a door or doorless shower design. Unfortunately- like most things in life – there is no one right... Continue reading

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