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5 ½ Essential Tips to Conquer Your Odd Shaped Shower

By Mike Foti on June 2, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 Freddie sent me the pictures – and even a drawing – of his odd shaped shower and he was absolutely on the money when he said, “Mike – this thing is one of the funkiest bathrooms you’ll ever see. What were the last owners thinking when they created the weird angles... 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 Compelling Reasons You Need to Eliminate Your Shower Pan Threshold

By Mike Foti on April 1, 2017. 39 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Figuring out the right shower pan to use can be a pain. Do you get a traditional shower base with a 4 to 5” step over curb? Would a low-profile curb (which is 1 ½” tall) be the ticket or would it allow water to spill out onto the bathroom floor? Could you ditch the shower... Continue reading

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7 Ways to Take the Pain out of your Shower Enclosure

By Mike Foti on October 21, 2016. 2 Comments

Updated January 13, 2019 Is stepping into your shower enclosure like walking into a Haunted House on Halloween? You’re unsure what’s lurking (and growing) inside of this small spooky space. What’s worse is you have to go into this horrific tiny dark box on a daily basis – OUCH! In many cases... Continue reading

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5 Awesome Tricks for a Lean, Luxurious and Low Maintenance Shower

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2016. 1 Comment

Updated August 18, 2019 Shower budgets are tight (anyone with 3 kids like me can relate to budgets!) and time to maintain them is even tighter. People want to have more function in less space (just check out the growth in the “not so big home” and “tiny home” movements). To make things even... Continue reading

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7 1/2 Cool (and unusual) Tile Shower Design Tips from the 2016 Columbus Parade of Homes

By Mike Foti on September 16, 2016. 1 Comment

The Italians might have perfected the art of designing and manufacturing tile but these “Ohio State Buckeyes” (AKA Columbus Ohio custom builders) certainly have perfected the art of installing tile showers in unique ways. The gawkers (me included) through the 2016 BIA Parade of Homes are saying... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of a Walk in Shower – The Untold Story

By Mike Foti on September 2, 2016. 21 Comments

Updated January 26, 2019 The walk in shower – are you a fan or a foe? Who knew a type of shower could be such a hotly debated topic, but I’ve seen people struggle big-time on the merits of whether to use a door or doorless shower design. Unfortunately- like most things in life – there is no one right... Continue reading

4 reasons euro designs are hot in remodeling

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4 Reasons Why Euro Designs Are Hot in Remodeling

By Mike Foti on July 29, 2016. Leave a Comment

You may be asking what’s up with all these Euro designs in kitchen, bathroom and even closet remodeling projects today? Are we being brainwashed by all the IKEA hacks on the Internet? As someone who is knee-deep in the remodeling industry I can tell you the Euro design trend is really heating up.... Continue reading

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How to “Future-Proof” Your Bathroom

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2016. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard terms like kid-proofing, soundproofing, and waterproofing but you might be asking what the heck is “future-proofing” and why do I need to do it for my bathroom? When I had a recent conversation with the Operations Manager of Cleveland Design and Remodeling he said to me, “Mike... Continue reading

Advantages and Disadvantages of Curbless Walk in Showers

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Curbless Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on December 11, 2015. 44 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Curbless walk in showers are becoming all the rage in bathroom remodeling today but the real question should be, “Is a curbless shower the best option for your bathroom?” While some clothing products are marketed as “one size fits all,” this is not the right strategy... Continue reading

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