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10 Little Known Ideas to Take the UGLY (and institutional) Out of an Accessible Shower and Bathroom

By Mike Foti on February 6, 2023. 1 Comment

Nobody – and I mean nobody – wants to have their personal bathroom remind them of a hospital room! But when people think about an accessible shower or an accessible (or age in place) bathroom they get visions, not of sugarplums, but of hospital grab bars, ramps and ugly plasticky white showers dancing... Continue reading

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7 incredibly smart (and 3 incredibly stupid) shower designs you can learn from

By Mike Foti on October 7, 2017. 10 Comments

Updated December 25, 2018 The difference between a smart shower design and a not-so-bright one is with a smart design you want to spend time in the space. You’d like to linger and enjoy the relaxing message of the water. You want to sit on the bench seat and unwind after a long day taking in the ambiance... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

5 Critical Facts to Get A Higher Return on Your Remodeling Dollars Now

By Mike Foti on January 28, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 Do you struggle with where to start first when it comes to remodeling or fixing up your home? Does your home resemble The Money Pit from the 1986 movie with Tom Hanks and Shelly Long? If you were taking a multiple-choice quiz about what need to be done at your home would you... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

Innovate Predicts Top Bathroom Trends for 2015

By Mike Foti on December 27, 2014. Leave a Comment

The bathroom as we know it is changing in 2015, moving past basic functionality and into a new realm of relaxation and comfort. Designers and homeowners alike are looking beyond how our rooms look and best serve us, envisioning how they make us feel as well. From large, spa-like showers to low-flow... Continue reading

Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling

Why Converting Your Tub to Shower Makes an A+ Upgrade

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

Believe it or not, the 2014 school year is only a few short weeks away, and as we were thinking about the sometimes mind-boggling mathematics many of our children will soon face in the classroom, we asked ourselves an important question. When it comes to bathroom remodeling, what projects “make the... Continue reading

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Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling

4 ½ Stylish Bathtub to Shower Conversion Ideas

By Mike Foti on November 6, 2013. 2 Comments

The need to ditch the bathtub has never been higher. With the desire of older homeowners to age in place, and fewer people having the time to take baths, the number of bathtub to shower conversions has been growing steadily. While tub to shower replacements are not a new concept you’ll learn in the... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

3 Steps to Create a Handicapped Roll in Shower with Style

By Mike Foti on July 19, 2013. Leave a Comment

Luxury roll in shower with a stationary shower screen Physical mobility challenges should not prevent someone from having a stylish bathroom – no matter how big your bathroom is! If you, or a loved one, is in a wheelchair it is now possible to remodel a bathroom and design a roll in shower which... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

5 Questions about Accessible Barrier Free Wet Room Shower Systems

By Mike Foti on July 3, 2013. Leave a Comment

Barrier free shower pan from AKW for an accessible wet room As people are looking to stay in their homes longer the need for accessible showers has never been greater. Since most people have not remodeled their bathrooms for accessibility they generally have a lot of questions going into the process.... Continue reading

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