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My mom wants to live in her home as long as possible. What safety assessments should I consider?

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These days it is not uncommon for senior adults to wish to live in their own homes as long as they possibly can. The idea of “aging in place” has prompted many senior adults and their family members to consider what home modifications will need to be made in order for them to remain in their homes longer. One room that can’t be forgotten when making those modifications is the bathroom.

Bathrooms pose a major threat to the safety of senior adults. About 25% of hospital admissions for those above the age of 65 result from slip and fall accidents that occur when entering or existing the bathtub or shower. The most common result of such an accident is a hip fracture. If your parents wish to live in their own home for as long as they can, you must be proactive and do what you can to prevent accidents and injuries.

Miracle Method has a variety of offerings to help make the bathroom a safer place for senior adults, or anyone who has limited mobility or unsteady balance. First, there’s the Easy Step® tub-to-shower conversion. In less than a day, we’ll create a 24-inch-wide by 9-inch-tall notch in the side of the tub so users can step through, not over, the side of the tub. By not having to raise your foot very high, entry is easier and there is less of a risk of losing your balance and falling.

To help reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents even further, we can also install safety grab bars and apply a slip resistant surface to the bottom of the tub. Additionally, we can install a curved shower rod and a hand-held shower nozzle to help make bathing more convenient. These bathroom safety items will cost a fraction of the price of a walk-in tub and without all the mess and expense of remodeling.

Before: The tub was difficult to enter and exit, and could potentially lead to a slip-and-fall accident.

After: The Easy Step® tub to shower conversion and a grab bar make for a safer bathroom for all.

If you have a loved one that would like to “age in place,” visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about how we can help make their bathroom a safer place. If you would like to speak with a Miracle Method professional, please use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to find the franchise nearest you.

Remodeler Complements Business with a Miracle Method Franchise

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After 30 years of work in the public service sector, Mike Blass began a remodeling company and began acquiring residential properties. With both, he quickly realized that refinishing was a more appropriate solution for updating bathtubs, tiles, and kitchen countertops, as opposed to replacing them.

As he searched for refinishers online, Miracle Method “kept coming up.” Mike sent in a request for some information and received a call back from the Miracle Method franchise sales director. They discussed how Mike’s remodeling company and a Miracle Method franchise would complement each other quite well. At the time, Mike wasn’t ready to make the move financially, but he kept in touch and two years later, in 2010, Mike officially opened his Miracle Method franchise.

Mike says Miracle Method didn’t disappoint him throughout the start-up process. He said, “They presented me with a business model and plan to bring in a positive cash flow and build equity as quickly as possible.”

Mike opened a showroom soon after returning from training. He notes that since the average customer isn’t familiar with all of the benefits refinishing offers, the showroom allows him to demonstrate how good refinishing is and how much money a customer can save.

Additionally, Mike has been able to take advantage of the support available to Miracle Method franchise owners. “Miracle Method is on a constant quest to bring in new systems and sources of revenue and profit for its franchisees. Miracle Method is a business opportunity that is not only viable, but has tremendous upside potential. It may have taken me two years to purchase the franchise, but I’m glad I did.”

Whether you are looking for a new way to earn an income or someone who is interested in taking control of their own future, owning a Miracle Method franchise could be solution you are looking for. Please visit our website today for more information, or give us a call at 800-477-8827 to request some information and get started.

Bathtubs are inexpensive, shouldn’t I just replace mine?

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When a bathtub is worn out, damaged, or is just the wrong color, many homeowners immediately begin to look at the option of replacing their bathtub, due in part to the fact that the fixture itself is rather inexpensive. New tubs sold by home improvement centers usually cost between $200 and $500, which seems like a fabulous deal. But what many homeowners don’t factor into the equation is the cost of demolition and removal, the installation of the new tub, and other costs like plumbing, tile work, flooring, and carpentry. Those costs, in addition to the new tub can easily raise the cost of bathtub replacement to $3000 or more.

Fortunately, there is a more cost effective solution available – bathtub refinishing by Miracle Method! Our refinishing process usually costs $500 to $650 to refinish your bathtub to a like new look and feel and can save you up to 75% over the cost of replacement. Best of all, the usable life of your tub will be extended by 15 years or more, and you’ll only be without your tub for a day or two – much better than the seven to ten days you could be without your tub if you chose to replace.

Before: Ugly pink color has to go!

After: The pink tub was transformed with a sparkling white finish!

Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about our bathtub refinishing services, and while you’re there, take a look at our countertop and ceramic tile refinishing services, too. If you would like to speak with a Miracle Method representative, please use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach the franchise closest to you.

My tile grout lines are stained and moldy. What do I do?

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Anyone with tile walls or floors in their bathroom knows just how difficult it can be to keep the grout lines clean. Grout lines are a great place for moisture to collect, which can make way for mold to grow, adding to the difficulty of keeping the appearance of the space clean. It seems that no amount of scrubbing will return your grout lines to a sparkling, like-new look and you’re wondering what you can do.

Instead of removing and replacing your tile, consider tile surface refinishing from Miracle Method. Tile and grout repair are a part of the tile refinishing process. We will thoroughly clean the tile surfaces, and if grout repair is needed, we will float the grout with a special quick set mix to fill any voids or cracks. Once that’s dry, we will wipe down the tile and apply our MM-4 bonding agent to ensure the new coating adheres properly. The end result will give you clean and even grout lines that are permanently sealed, which will make keeping your tile floors and walls easier than before. We’ll then apply the color of your choice….even one of our Natural Accents™ stone-look finishes which will give your tile a designer look.

Don’t waste another day scrubbing nasty grout lines – Contact your local Miracle Method franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator for more information.

Which is better – Bathtub liners or bathtub refinishing?

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Whether a bathtub is just out-dated or has received some damage over the years, the homeowner wants to make the tub look like new again, but without the mess and expense of removal and replacement. One option is bathtub liners.

Top photo: Mold and mildew are revealed with removal of the tub liner.                                                                                      Bottom photo: This is the same tub after Miracle Method refinished it!

Bathtub liners are created from sheets of PVC plastic or acrylic, molded to the shape of an existing tub, then glued down to cover up the tub. While it may seem like a great option, bathtub liners can present a host of issues that might make you think twice before choosing to use a liner. First, it takes several weeks to go from measurements to the installation of the liner. Then wit use, the liner can crack or the seal can break between the tub and the liner, causing leaks and a squishy feel when standing in the tub. As the accumulated water grows stagnant, mold, mildew, and odor result. Bathtub liners are pretty expensive, costing between $1,300 and $1,500. Add in a wall liner system and you’re looking a bill over well over $3,000… a pretty expensive cover up!

Bathtub refinishing is a quicker and much more cost-effective option in comparison to a bathtub liner. Miracle Method’s surface refinishing will restore the surface to a like-new look and feel for a fraction of the price of a liner. Our refinishing process typically costs between $500 and $650 to restore a tub, and between $1,000 and $1,200 to refinish both a tub and tile surround. Our refinishing process takes less than two days to complete and your tub will look like new with chips repaired, have a smooth, glossy finish, and can even have a new color.

Avoid the cost and hassle involved with bathtub liners by choosing bathtub refinishing with Miracle Method. Visit our website today to learn more, or contact your nearest Miracle Method franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator.

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