A view can be one of a home’s greatest assets, but it’s often diminished or obstructed altogether by the necessity for posts and supports. Especially when you’re looking at more complex multilevel decks, these posts can become especially intrusive or disruptive to views. With recent innovations in the deck industry, though, this isn’t always necessary anymore. Evolution, an all-steel deck framing system from Fortress Building Products, can help.

If you’re building a deck in the United States today, it’s almost a foregone conclusion that the frame will be made from pressure-treated lumber. It’s how decks have been made for a very long time, and builders, contractors, designers, and homeowners alike don’t usually give this step a second thought. Fortress Building Products, however, is a company that consistently breaks barriers and thinks outside the box, and they have devised a better way to approach deck framing systems.

How to Design a Safe, Modern Bathroom for the Elderly & Physically Disabled

Holidays are not the only time of year when guests may stay over, and aging doesn't make the traveling process (or anything for that matter) any easier. This includes bathing, something incredibly simple but also potentially dangerous for the elderly and the physically disabled. Accordingly, one of the most welcoming and valuable additions you can make to your home is in your bathroom, where several senior-friendly modifications can be made fairly easily. 

It’s no secret that issues of sustainability and eco-friendly materials have been increasingly on consumers’ minds. Price and aesthetics are obviously always going to play a huge role in any purchasing decision, but all other factors being equal, sustainability is becoming more and more prevalent in the decision about where to spend hard-earned dollars. If you’re thinking about adding a deck to your home or giving an existing outdoor living space a facelift, here are five eco-friendly options to incorporate into your design.

Televisions are a great way to enhance the entertainment value of a screened-in porch 

A nice screened-in porch helps you stay connected to nature and the outdoors while also protecting yourself from the sun and pests. But what if you want to use your outdoor space to watch the big game with all of your friends or have a family movie night?

Installing a television in a screen porch is a choice many homeowners make to attain the best of both worlds. It can also be done any budget.