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The pros and cons of a clear glass shower door vs. an obscure glass shower door

By Mike Foti on June 10, 2024. 2 Comments

Mary complained to me, “Mike, why is selecting a glass shower door so doggone difficult? I thought I was FINALLY done making bath renovation decisions, then I’m confused AGAIN deciding between a clear glass shower door and an obscure one.” I wish I could tell you Mary was the only one who gets ‘decision-fatigue’... Continue reading

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Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea? 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t.

By Mike Foti on May 14, 2024. Leave a Comment

Are you debating whether to convert your bathtub into a shower? And whether you’re looking to ‘age in place’ (yes this is a term I HATE – it sounds more like ‘decay in place’ to me, but that’s another story), or simply never use your tub and want an easier to use shower, there’s A LOT of debate whether... Continue reading

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Are shower kits worth it?

By Mike Foti on March 12, 2024. 2 Comments

You don’t buy a shower everyday…unless you’re a purchasing agent for bathroom remodeling company. And if you’re debating between a premade shower kit and a tile shower there’s A LOT of details to wrap your head around. For most people (who aren’t industry professionals) this decision is more complex... Continue reading

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Shower Accessory Trends – What’s in and what’s out?

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

Just like a dress is not complete without the right shoes and handbag, so a shower is not complete without the right shower accessories. Shower accessories which function poorly, look cheap, or are out of style will put a black eye on your new bathroom. So, if you’re wondering what’s hot, and what’s... Continue reading

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How to Choose Bath & Shower Accessories

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2023. Leave a Comment

It’s often not until AFTER you move into a home you realize how poorly designed (or the lack of) bath and shower accessories make your bathroom a pain to use. For example, are you experiencing these problems: Your lack of tub/shower shelving caused you to buy an ugly plastic shower caddy you now... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Tub to Shower Conversion.

By Mike Foti on October 16, 2023. 2 Comments

I swear –tub to shower conversion projects are growing faster than new assisted living facilities being built in my town– and even faster than younger people are using AI (artificial intelligence) art applications to create (unblemished) pictures of themselves they’re posting on Instagram. And while... Continue reading

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How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2023. 6 Comments

It seemed like a simple enough question from Corrina (one of my blog readers). She asked, “Mike, how can I get a wholesale price on a shower system?” And while it IS a simple question, you can waste a LOT of time if you (as a homeowner) don’t know what you want/need and don’t ask the right questions... Continue reading

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15 Biggest Blunders People Make When Choosing Shower Accessories

By Mike Foti on August 1, 2022. 2 Comments

Shower accessories are the ‘red-haired-stepchild’ of shower remodeling projects. All the attention is given to the shower base, shower walls and glass shower doors. And then (at the last minute), you start thinking where am I going to put my soap, shampoo, grab bars…and the list goes on and on. This... Continue reading

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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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9 Questions You Must Ask Before Choosing a Waterproof Shower Wall Panel System

By Mike Foti on October 29, 2019. 19 Comments

Updated July 9, 2023 So, you’ve had it up to here (wherever ‘here’ is at) with your nasty brown or moldy tile grout joints or dingy yellowed fiberglass one-piece shower surround. You’ve decided a waterproof shower or bathroom wall panel system is the way to go. However, the more you’ve compared what’s... Continue reading

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