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5 1/2 ‘Not Butt Ugly’ Shower Ideas for RV’s Mobile & Tiny Homes which (Mostly) Won’t Break the Bank

By Mike Foti on February 1, 2018. 8 Comments

Updated August 18, 2019 My Dad used to tell me, “Mike, you can’t fit 10 lbs. of s*** (insert swear word here) into a 5 lb. bag.” My Dad was quite the creative guy (both in his fun use of words and in business – which was his passion). If he was alive today to experience the tiny home, mobile... Continue reading

The Top 10 Shower Wall Surround Panel Misconceptions | Innovate Building Solutions

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

DIY bathroom remodeling 6 words of wisdom from Dad to pull you through | Innovate Building Solutions

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DIY Bathroom Remodeling – 6 Words of Wisdom from Dad You Need to Pull You Through

By Mike Foti on May 13, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 George Vickroy said to me, “Mike this was the hardest DIY remodeling project I’ve ever done, but I’m getting so much more than I expected back from it!” Doing a DIY bathroom remodeling project can be a pain. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, heating, heavy materials you’ve... Continue reading

5 1/2 critical tips to successfully trim a shower window | Innovate Building Solutions

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5 1/2 Critical Tips You Need to Successfully Trim a Shower Window

By Mike Foti on March 11, 2017. Leave a Comment

Acrylic window trim around a glass block window Updated January 27, 2019 Isn’t the window in your shower a pain in the butt? I bet you’ve asked yourself on more than one occasion, “why the heck did a builder put a see-through window smack dab in the middle of our shower? Was the guy who built... 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

A proven 8 part DIY shower kit checklist from Innovate Building Solutions

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A proven 8-part DIY shower kit checklist saves time and money

By Mike Foti on November 4, 2016. Leave a Comment

Updated March 3, 2019 You’re excited to begin your DIY shower remodeling project. You’ve finally got the time to crack open the box with the shower kit you picked up at your local home center store 6 months ago (you’ll finally be able to get your wife off your back about getting this project... Continue reading

How to regain your independence with a accessible bathroom remodel in Akron

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How to regain your independence with an accessible bathroom remodel

By Mike Foti on March 18, 2016. Leave a Comment

You might have heard the saying “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade.” Sometimes a challenge can happen in our lives which not only affects us physically, but also emotionally. The key is to fight through life’s “lemons” (challenges) and to make some “lemonade” (personal victories). An excellent... Continue reading

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Home Remodeling: How to Combine DIY Effort with Professional Contractor Expertise

By Mike Foti on January 23, 2016. Leave a Comment

It is often said a “wise man (or woman) knows what they don’t know.” This quote can be particularly appropriate when it comes time to making decisions for your next remodeling project. Fortunately the remodeling story I’m about to share has a happy ending because its owners (Mary Ellen and Pat Swinger... Continue reading

3 Steps to Add Decorative Trim to DIY Shower Wall Panels

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3 Steps to Add Trim and Borders to DIY Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2016. 8 Comments

Updated January 26, 2019 So you’ve decided you’ve had it with cleaning the grout of your tile shower or don’t like how flimsy your builder-grade fiberglass surround is and want to upgrade to a decorative shower wall system you can install yourself. What’s nice with today’s product offerings... Continue reading

3 Steps for a Tiny Home Houseboat Shower

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3 Steps to Add Style to a Tiny Home or Houseboat Shower

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2015. 2 Comments

You’ve seen this nightmare look before. Flimsy plastic shower panels in a tiny home which look like they belong in a beat up old RV – or a yellowing fiberglass shower pan in a houseboat that screams “I got a cheap home center clearance special!” Just because you own or are building a home where... Continue reading

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