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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 March 10, 2018. 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

Bathroom Remodeling

4 critical questions to find a progressive bathroom remodeling contractor

By Mike Foti on December 2, 2016. 4 Comments

Phyllis just got done firing her second (ouch) remodeling contractor when she called me in tears! She said, “Mike these guys were as dumb as rocks. They (incorrectly) built half the wall you supplied and then asked me for the directions. All they care about is getting paid – not about delivering a... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

5 Non-Traditional Questions to Ask to Select a Remodeling Contractor

By Mike Foti on April 18, 2015. 3 Comments

What is your mental picture of a remodeling contractor? Is it a gruff guy with a crowbar, a rock-star type with a toolbelt, an electrician you worry wired your home incorrectly or is it a caring, competent professional using the best materials, methods and processes for your kitchen, bathroom or... Continue reading

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7 1/2 Tips to Choose a Remodeling Contractor Who Won’t be a Pain in the Butt or Wallet to Work With

By Mike Foti on June 4, 2011. Leave a Comment

Choose a remodeling contractor with construction & business experience Let’s face it most bathroom, kitchen or basement remodeling contractors are a pain in the butt to deal with. Construction delays, change orders, poor communications can all be par for the course (if you’re a consumer with... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Adding a Front Porch Roof for Safety, Style, & Function – Cleveland Ohio

By Mike Foti on November 20, 2010. 6 Comments

Front Porch Addition Hip Style Roof Cleveland Ohio Front Porch Addition During Construction – Fiberglass Columns and Vinyl Soffit for Low Maintenance The problem: Rich (a homeowner in Cleveland Ohio) had a problem – the lack of a front porch roof caused the concrete stoop to get icy... Continue reading

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9 Kitchen Remodeling Tips that would make the Food Network Stars Proud

By Mike Foti on November 5, 2010. Leave a Comment

Granite kitchen coutertops with a stainless steel cook top Kitchen remodeling project Columbus Ohio Beige color cabinets Whether you’re watching a fun show on the Food Network or enjoying a holiday gathering around a kitchen island – the desire to have a fun and functional kitchen has never... Continue reading

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“If you can’t sell your home, remodel it”

By Mike Foti on August 5, 2010. 1 Comment

Let’s face it selling a home in today’s economy can be very difficult – and getting a high resale price for your home right now might be near impossible. With this sales environment more homeowners are choosing to remodel a bathroom, kitchen and other high usage spaces of a home. You might be asking... Continue reading

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Your bathroom remodeling project – Be Inspired!

By Mike Foti on July 28, 2010. Leave a Comment

Falling water home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Remodeled bathroom A remodeled bathroom On a recent trip to Nemacolin Woodlands (a fantastic vacation spot) my 11 year old son met another boy his age from New Jersey. After talking to the boy I learned that he motivated his parents to drive... Continue reading

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