Does removing a bathtub hurt resale value? In most cases, removing a bathtub does not hurt resale value, especially if the home has more than one bathroom. Many buyers today prefer modern, low-maintenance walk-in showers over outdated tubs. However, in homes with only one bathroom, removing the only tub can reduce…

Updated for 2026 based on real bathroom remodeling projects in Central New York. Let’s cut through the noise — most bathroom remodeling cost articles online are wildly misleading. You’ll see prices advertised as low as $10,000 and as high as $50,000–$60,000+ for what are presented as “basic” bathroom remodels. In reality,…

An Honest Comparison from Installers Who Have Used Both Homeowners researching grout-free shower systems often end up comparing two brands: Samuel Mueller and The Onyx Collection. Both products aim to replace traditional tile showers with large wall panels and solid shower bases that eliminate grout lines and simplify maintenance. Both can…

Case Study: When “It Looks Possible” Isn’t Enough Some remodeling projects stand out not because of what happens, but because of what doesn’t. This case began with a phone call from a homeowner who was clearly frustrated. After firing a previous contractor and speaking with several others, the project had stalled.…

And Why a Premium Bathroom Remodeling Company Shouldn’t If you have ever met with a bathroom remodeling company that spent hours at your kitchen table, presented dramatic discounts, or encouraged you to sign before they left, you have experienced the traditional commissioned sales model. That structure exists for a reason. Large…

If you live in the Utica area and you’ve started looking into remodeling your bathroom, you’ve probably realized something pretty quickly — finding a reputable, bathroom-focused, high-quality remodeling company here is harder than most homeowners expect. That isn’t a knock on Utica. It’s simply how smaller regional markets work, and how…

If you’re researching a bathroom remodel, you’ll eventually hit the same fork in the road every homeowner does: Do I hire an independent contractor, or do I hire an established remodeling company? Both options can work. Both have real advantages — and real tradeoffs. What follows is an honest breakdown, based…

“Cultured stone” is one of those terms that sounds straightforward — until you actually touch the material. From time to time, a homeowner will notice a panel before installation and say: “The slab flexed a little bit when your installers brought it in. Cultured stone shouldn’t bend.” That reaction is understandable.…

Homeowners in Central New York are right to be concerned about the time it takes to complete a bathroom remodel. It seems like we read or hear about it every day — contractors promising a “quick” or even “one-day” bathroom remodel, only for the project to stretch into weeks, or sometimes…

When you’re planning a bathroom remodel, one of the biggest decisions is: what material should I choose for my shower walls? Most homeowners in Central New York narrow it down to three options: acrylic panels, tile, or solid surface panels like The Onyx Collection. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and…

Case Study: Samuel Mueller Shower Pan Discoloration – What Happened, How We Fixed It, and Why We Switched to Onyx Collection We recently heard from a previous customer in the Clinton, NY area about an issue with a Samuel Mueller solid-surface shower pan we installed roughly six months prior. Visible staining…

We recently had a customer in the Buffalo region who was very confused over the phone. Back in January, Tom Wolff (owner) and Jen Hugill (regional project manager) had sat down with Jack before he left for his winter home in Florida. At the time, Buffalo Bath Pros was in the…

If you are a homeowner in Upstate NY (specifically the areas of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, or Albany) and you are reading this article, you’ve likely just gotten a quote from one of “the big three” walk-in tub companies and you’re wondering, “Are walk-in tubs really worth $20,000?” Just so there…