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Mike Foti

Mike Foti is the President of Innovate Home Org, a division of Innovate Building Solutions. You can learn more about Mike here.

Mike Foti

Mike Foti is the President of Innovate Home Org, a division of Innovate Building Solutions. You can learn more about Mike here.

Knowing how to avoid mistakes (and what to look for) in a garage cabinetry project (Part 2 of a 2 part series)

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If you’ve never done a garage cabinetry project before, FOSU (that’s the Fear of Screwing Up), can paralyze you from ever getting started. This IS NOT a project you do every day (thankfully).

Just like with all home improvement projects, there’s more to the job than meets the eye. Here are a few questions that could be bubbling up in your brain if you’re considering throwing out your store-bought garage shelving (which is likely sagging,…

Knowing how to avoid mistakes (and what to expect) in a garage floor coating project (Part 1 of a 2 part series)

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I’m embarrassed to admit this. However, even though I own a company which designs and sells professional garage cabinetry systems in Columbus Ohio, my wife Rose and I have lived with a butt-ugly, disorganized, garage for YEARS!

Yes – I’m coming clean and admitting the ‘shoemaker’ (‘er garage cabinet designer and home organization business owner) has really, really, really bad shoes (‘er an ugly garage).

And – as anyone who uses their garage as…

Closet Design for Dummies – 11 Dumb Things You Should Never Ask a Closet Designer

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I know, I know – as your teacher used to say, there’s no such thing as a dumb question– especially if you don’t know squat about the subject (which is likely true for most people trying to figure out their first custom closet).

However, there are LOTS and LOTS of dumb things builders, remodelers and well-meaning DIY’ers do which makes closets hard to use. And I (for one) don’t want you to put up with a custom closet which is a pain in the…

13 Closet Trends from ClosetCon 2023 to Make Sure Your Organization System (and buying experience) IS NOT Behind the Times

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OK, I’ll admit it. I like to hang with the ‘who’s who’ in the home organization/closet industry. And it’s not only to rub elbows with the best of the best. It’s also to learn what’s hot and what’s not.

And most importantly – it’s also to learn ‘what works, what doesn’t work, and what’s designed to work better for YOU now than last year. Because, after all – you can have the most trend-setting closet since Khloe Kardashian…

How to Convert Your Guest Bedroom into a Home Office AND STILL KEEP THE BED!

How to Convert Your Guest Bedroom into a Home Office AND STILL KEEP THE BED | Upper Arlington OH | Closet Design | Guest Bedroom | Storage Solutions
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Work at home has been a blessing (it gives you the flexibility you need to manage your household) AND a curse (finding a quiet space to do your work and attend Zoom and Teams meetings is a challenge, to say the least).

And if you’re like most space-starved families who has ‘kicked the tires’ on buying a new home recently you’re priced out of the market with sky-high interest rates and inflated new-home prices.

So, what can you do if you need…

How to Choose the Best Custom Closet Designer – 17 Factors You Need to Know

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You thought the custom closet design company you saw advertised EVERYWHERE would be your best choice. However, that was until you met the closet designer they sent to your home.

They were arrogant.

They didn’t seem the slightest bit interested in your ‘small’ job.

They (barely) asked you any questions or took the time to learn why your closets is a ‘nails-on-a-chalkboard’ experience for you.

And to top it off, they ‘presented’ you with a…