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13 Common Age in Place Shower Design Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them

By Mike Foti on January 13, 2026. 2 Comments

As a guy whose worked with tens of thousands of homeowners and contractors on age in place showers over the years, I’m going to give it to you straight. And here it is…. It’s harder to design an age in place shower than a common shower. And right now, you may be asking, “Mike, why would you say that?”... Continue reading

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21 Brilliant Ways to Make Your Small 5’ x 8’ Bathroom Look and Live Bigger

By Mike Foti on December 15, 2025. 4 Comments

If only your bathroom looked like those in high-end interior design magazines. You dream about long vanity counters, freestanding bathtubs, and an expansive walk in showers with jets jutting out of every wall! But for most homeowners, this is NOT reality. You may have a small 5’ x 8’ hall bath where... Continue reading

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How to Choose a Shower Seat …and NO They DO NOT Have to Look Geriatric!

By Mike Foti on March 17, 2025. Leave a Comment

If the words ‘shower seat’ make you think of ‘grandma’ and ‘geriatric’ you’re not alone. And if you Google ‘How to Choose a Shower Seat’ you’ll be overwhelmed with articles exploring choices in geriatric shower chairs. You’ll feel like you’re stuck in a continuous loop of a Life Alert commercial and... Continue reading

3 Ideas Transform a Bathroom into a Spa Experience

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3 Ideas Transform a 1990’s Bathroom into a Timeless Spa Experience

By Mike Foti on May 27, 2016. Leave a Comment

Here’s two things you can count on. First, bathroom styles can and do change. Second, the design and products in your bathroom will need to change to keep pace with how you’ll want to use the space. Both of these realities became apparent to Chris and Cindy McGovern after they moved into their... Continue reading

Luxury shower locker by Kohler improves storage

Bathroom Remodeling

3 ½ Innovative Shower Storage Products for a Luxury Bathroom

By Mike Foti on August 15, 2015. Leave a Comment

I’ve seen many luxury tile showers built with the best intentions to provide a long lasting system with plenty of storage for soap, shampoo and other bathroom products. Unfortunately years of continuous service are often not kind to tile showers. Grout joints become moldy or discolored. Recessed... Continue reading

Roll in zero threshold shower and wet room

Bathroom Remodeling

5 Design Tips for a Roll in Shower for an Elderly Parent

By Mike Foti on June 20, 2014. 3 Comments

Roll in zero threshold shower and wet room Updated March 9, 2019 If you worry about your Mom or Dad’s safety getting in and out of their tub or shower you’re not alone (being a 59 year old I can certainly relate to this challenge now with my Mom and in laws). Thanks to modern medicine it’s nice... Continue reading

Recessed wall niche for a shower enclosure

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6 ½ Steps to Select a Recessed Wall Niche

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2011. 5 Comments

Recessed wall niche for a shower enclosure Waterproof expanded polystyrene recessed wall niche Is your shower or bath too small? Do you worry about you or a loved one slipping in falling due to slippery materials being placed on the floor or tub rail? If so – consider using... Continue reading

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