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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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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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13 1/2 Frequently Asked Questions about Glass Block Basement and Bathroom Windows You Need to Know

By Mike Foti on October 22, 2019. 14 Comments

The Fall cold snap has arrived. If you’ve stepped into your freezing-cold cast iron tub/shower this morning you know I speak the truth. Conversely, if you’re not ‘enjoying’ your drafty, ‘spooky-spider-infested’ basement windows when you’re doing laundry, I bet you’d be glad to have new windows. You’ve... Continue reading

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The 7 Biggest Blunders with Glass Block Bathroom Windows (and 7 Tricks to Fix Them)

By Mike Foti on May 13, 2019. 38 Comments

I’ve been around the (glass) block (OK, I know that’s a bad play on words) a long time. I started in this business in 1989 (I like to tell people I was only 11 years old at the time, but nobodies buying it). In these 30 years I’ve seen a lot of glass block bathroom window jobs. Some supplied and installed... Continue reading

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How to install a glass block shower window

By Mike Foti on July 14, 2015. 10 Comments

Updated January 27, 2019 When Jim called me he knew exactly what he wanted – which was a high privacy glass block window to replace a badly worn and chipped wood framed window in his shower. The product selection decision was not tough for Jim – the concern he had though was how to properly install... Continue reading

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How to turn a phone booth sized shower into a distinctive walk in enclosure

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2014. Leave a Comment

The words “cramped” and “shower” are frequently synonymous! This was certainly the case for Ellie Hinseth of Rapid CitySouth Dakota. As Ellie said, “Getting into the old fiberglass 3’ x 3’ shower stall was a pain – it basically felt like being in a phone booth!” In the article below learn how Ellie... Continue reading

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Bathroom remodeling – part preparation, inspiration with a dash of improvisation!

By Mike Foti on May 16, 2014. Leave a Comment

Creating a spa like experience in a 5′ x 8′ bathroom using glass tiles, glass blocks and nice cabinetry When Susanne Nonekowski walked into her old “master bathroom” she knew something had to be done! As Susanne said, “What kind of a master bathroom has a linen closet... Continue reading

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls

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How to Create a Luxury Glass Block Shower with a Frameless Glass Door

By Mike Foti on November 20, 2013. 2 Comments

Frameless pivoting glass shower door with glass block walls Many times the question comes up from contractors and consumers on how can a frameless glass door be incorporated into a glass block wall. In the article below learn a unique approach developed by Linda Ewing of Studio GlassWorks in Middleton... Continue reading

Glass Block Shower Window with Colored Glass Blocks

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How to Choose a High Privacy Glass Block, Acrylic Block or Vinyl Shower or Tub Window

By Mike Foti on February 23, 2012. 4 Comments

Glass Block Shower Window with Colored Glass Blocks Let’s face it – how to replace a shower window can be very difficult to figure out. Many bathrooms in older homes have wood or metal double hung windows right in the middle of the shower/tub area. While this was not a problem when these homes... Continue reading

Tub transfer & decorative glass block window in universal design home

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Project Spotlight Update: Master Bathroom in Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL)

By Mike Foti on September 24, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative glass block window in universal design Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder.... Continue reading

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