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April 27, 2021– Portella Steel Doors and Windows has announced a partnership with Ballistic Glass and Armor Solutions to offer state-of-the-art forced entry and ballistic glass coatings. This gives more options to their customers to further customize their doors and windows based on their safety needs. This partnership is a reflection of Portella’s ongoing commitment […]

April 27, 2021– Portella Steel Doors and Windows has announced a partnership with FritsJurgens to offer cutting-edge, self-closing pivot hinges, as an option for their customers to further customize their doors. Portella’s partnership with FritsJurgens reflects their continued commitment to design and quality when it comes to every component of their custom steel windows and […]

On the list of home improvements that provide the best return on investment, updating your home’s bathrooms is always at the top of the list. When you make the right investments in updating your bathrooms, you can get more than a one hundred percent return on your investment in increased value for your home. There […]

Summer’s almost here, and most of us are excited about beautiful weather and spending more time outdoors. If your patio gets a lot of use in warmer months, revamping your patio can bring a new and vibrant feel to your outdoor space that you and your family can enjoy all summer long. Luckily, updating your […]

At its core, architecture is the design and construction of all homes, buildings, and structures. Within general architecture, there are hundreds (or possibly thousands) of types and subtypes of architectural styles that vary greatly based on many factors, including the geographic location, era of construction, available materials, technology, and design taste of the time. If […]

Ranch-style homes exploded in popularity in the 1940s and stayed popular through the 1970s in the United States. In fact, during the 1970s, over 60 percent of new homes built in the United States were ranch-style homes.  Eventually, the popularity of ranch-style homes was overtaken by the larger custom homes of the 1980s, but many […]

Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon, or you just want to maximize its value for yourself, there are a lot of ways you can make changes to increase the market value. Whether you’re considering a simple paint job or a complete renovation, you can find ways to increase the value of your home […]