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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 with their floor plan for a bathroom remodeling project. They want to make the bathroom larger... 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) tile grout and rusted cast iron tub which lurks in this dark spooky alcove space you get to “enjoy”... 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 or shower curtains around their bathtubs….probably very few. They’re a hassle to clean. If... 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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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 have made sense for that time – these products just aren’t a fit with homeowners today who lack the... 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 in bathroom design is on efficiency, function and comfort. In bath remodeling projects today... Continue reading

Before - Clawfoot Tub with Old Shower Rod & Curtain

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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 it safer, easier to use and also upgrade the looks without the cost and aggravation of gutting the... 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 – don’t get rid of your tub you’ll kill your resale value. While I’m sure these people are well... 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 beyond their budget – and if you’re looking at a curved, bent and tempered glass wall you’re probably... Continue reading

Ready for tile shower base expanded polystyrene for glass blocks

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How to Design a Custom Shower Base for a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2010. 1 Comment

Ready for tile shower base made of expanded polystyrene designed for a glass block shower wall A well built glass block shower project begins with designing and choosing the right custom shower base. Follow these steps to make the right selection the first time. Continue reading

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