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The Pros and Cons of a Ceramic Tile Shower (and better options if you’ve had it up to here with tile).

By Mike Foti on December 3, 2020. 7 Comments

Tile showers are controversial. OK, maybe not as controversial as picking a United States President, but I’ve seen their pros and cons cause knock-down drag, out fights between couples during a bathroom remodeling job. They’ll debate (that’s another word for argue) if it makes more sense to get a... Continue reading

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Should you move or improve? A Spring Guide to the right Home Improvement or Renovation Project

By Mike Foti on March 30, 2018. Leave a Comment

Updated March 23, 2019 I was looking forward to a quiet – yet quick – dish of twice cooked pork from Billie Lee’s (my favorite Chinese restaurant in Columbus Ohio). It wasn’t as quiet as I expected this night (even though it was a slow night). 3 tables over I could hear loud and clear (and I wouldn’t... Continue reading

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The Top 10 Common Shower Wall Surround Panel Misconceptions

By Mike Foti on November 22, 2017. 8 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 Susan goes to neighborhood big-box store in search of shower wall panels to replace the tile shower she’s sick of cleaning. What she finds is NOT impressive. Plastic-looking, boring, wafer-thin white piles of junk she wouldn’t be caught dead with in her home.... Continue reading

Can't find a contracor - Maybe it's time to DIY your bathroom remodeling project | Innovate Building Solutions

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Can’t find a contractor? Maybe it’s time to DIY your bathroom remodel

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2017. 3 Comments

Updated March 17, 2019 Finding a general bathroom remodeling contractor is becoming a needle in a haystack process in cities, suburbs and rural areas across the United States. You may be wondering why are contractors such a pain in the butt to find today? Think about these trends and political... Continue reading

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7 Hot 2017 Bathroom Design Trends You Need to Add Style to Your Space

By Mike Foti on May 20, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated February 10, 2019 Do you have the June Cleaver throwback bathroom from the 1950’s, or maybe a “modern” 1970’s bathroom straight out of the Brady Bunch which are practically begging you for an update? You know you NEED a bathroom makeover so bad. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the... Continue reading

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5 Secret Tips to Save Time and Money Selecting Shower and Tub Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on April 29, 2017. 6 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 I was super excited the team in our Cleveland location put in the blood (actual blood in the case of our Accounting Manager, Georgia), sweat and maybe a few tears opening our new bathroom remodeling showroom (which includes multiple lines of grout free shower and tub... Continue reading

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5 secret facts about high gloss acrylic shower and tub wall panels

By Mike Foti on November 19, 2016. 12 Comments

Glacier high gloss panels in a one level wet room Updated February 3, 2019 Are you sick of ceramic tile shower and tub walls? They are the traditional “go-to” product of every custom builder and remodeler who does business in the United States. For today’s owners traditional ceramic tile projects... Continue reading

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4 Sure-Fire Strategies for Shower Walls which Last

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2016. 5 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Shower walls which are spongy, mold infested, cracking, have dirty tile joints or out of style are a real bummer to look at. What’s even worse is bad shower walls may be messing up your families’ health. For many people the options in shower walls are largely unknown,... Continue reading

How to create a summer home feeling in a 5 foot by 8 foot bathroom Columbus Ohio

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How to create a fun summer home feel in your 5’ x 8’ bathroom

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2016. 3 Comments

Wouldn’t it be cool to feel like you’re enjoying a “summer home” every day you step into your bathroom? While most of us love the idea of owning a summer home many things get into the way (kids, college expenses, health care costs etc.). But what if you get a summer home ambiance – even in your standard... Continue reading

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Does thickness matter in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on November 7, 2015. 6 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 If you’re a do it yourselfer, or a homeowner or rental property owner looking eliminate the hassle of a tile shower you may be looking at grout free shower wall panels. Like many things these days the choices can be varied and complex. How do you figure out which... Continue reading

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