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How to Convert a Tub into a Low Maintenance Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2019. 8 Comments

Update December 10, 2023 Even though he won’t admit it, it’s not easy for John to climb over the tub to take a shower in his tiny bathroom. And though you will forcefully admit it (and complain about... Continue reading

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4 reasons you shouldn’t listen to your realtor (why a shower is better than a tub – even for resale)

By Mike Foti on September 1, 2017. 12 Comments

Updated December 10, 2023 Lynda and Tom – a super nice couple in their 50’s living in the Columbus Ohio burbs (can you say O-H-I-O – yes I’m a OSU Buckeye fan) – came into my showroom... Continue reading

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7 tricks to turn your tub into an amazing walk in shower

By Mike Foti on February 10, 2017. 8 Comments

Updated December 10, 2023 Are you afraid when friends ask to use your bathroom? Worried they might peak behind your dated pink shower curtain and see the “gunked up” (not sure that’s a word)... Continue reading

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5 Steps to Convert a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on April 25, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Who uses a small alcove tub space for bathing anymore? The answer – practically no one. It doesn’t fit our fast-paced lifestyles. Who loves framed sliding glass doors... 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... Continue reading

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Converting a jetted bathtub into a low maintenance high style shower

By Mike Foti on May 24, 2013. Leave a Comment

Close up view of new decorative Interior shower wall panels - Cleveland Ohio In the 70’s and 80’s many bathrooms used products like jetted tubs and fiberglass wall surrounds. While jetted tubs might... Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Replace a Whirlpool or Soaking Tub with a Larger Shower

By Mike Foti on June 16, 2012. Leave a Comment

Larger shower in a bathroom design Let’s face it just like fashion trends change so do home design and building trends. We use our bathrooms differently than we did in the past. Today the focus... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Improving Bathroom Safety & Function while keeping a Cool Retro Design

By Mike Foti on August 20, 2011. Leave a Comment

Before - Clawfoot Tub with Old Shower Rod The McGuires (who live in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio) had a problem – how could they retain the black and white retro design of their bathroom while making... Continue reading

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5 Reasons you Don’t Need to be Afraid to Convert your Tub into a Shower Enclosure

By Mike Foti on March 4, 2011. 14 Comments

Tub to shower conversion acrylic shower wall surrounds framed glass shower door Curved glass block shower walk in shower wall in a tub space Maybe you’ve been told by a realtor, friend or relative... Continue reading

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5 Tips to Design a Cool Curved Glass Block Shower and Partition Wall

By Mike Foti on February 12, 2011. 3 Comments

Curved glass block shower enclosure wall Blue colored glass block kitchen bar Why have a generic space when you can make it cool? Most people assume a curved shower or partition wall is way... Continue reading

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