Benefits of Brick Houses

Brick houses have been a standard of quality in the building industry for many years. Today, homeowners can now choose from a wide range of materials when deciding to build a home. As your brick repair Oak Park company, we are here to help you decide if brick is the right choice for your home’s […]

Painting Tips To Make A Room Look Bigger Or Smaller

Paint colors can make a huge impact on the comfort level, vibe, and aesthetics of a room. Colors are more exciting when we realize how they affect our personal space. What some people don’t know, is that color can also alter our perception of a room’s size and shape. If you are a new condo […]

5 Paint Style Tips To Consider Before Hiring A Professional

Painting a few walls or a few rooms in your home may seem like a quick and easy task, however, there is a lot more work than meets the eye. When you hire painters in Chicago you can let the experts do all the heavy lifting for you. There is no need to pay for […]

5 Quick Ways To Spruce Up Your Patio

Although the weather does not quite feel like spring, it’s not too early to get working on your patio. Spending quality time outdoors is often a cure for whatever ails you (this summer it may be the never-ending gloomy weather). These ideas are guaranteed to help perk up your patio before the summer weather arrives. […]

Paint Finishes 101

Hiring painters in Chicago? It’s good to have a little background knowledge of the different types of paint finishes before working with a professional. There is no need to be an absolute expert in paint types before hiring professional painters in Chicago – that is what you are hiring us for after all. However, the […]

Spring Cleaning Your Masonry in Chicago

All over the world, there are stone and brick buildings hundreds of years old. But while masonry is one of the most time-tested forms of construction, your masonry does need maintenance to keep it looking new. And if your Chicago home is of masonry construction, it’s time for a spring cleaning. Keeping bricks clean is […]

Restoration Work At Gurnee’s St. Paul The Apostle Church

Did you know that Fortune Restoration is among the contractors with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s seal of approval for church jobs? In 1998, St. Paul the Apostle became Gurnee’s first Catholic Church. The 42,000-square-foot building was built for $5.5 million. This summer, Fortune Restoration worked under a tight deadline to restore the inside of St. […]

Restoring Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a neighborhood and community on the southside of Chicago that is over 160 years old. It should not come as a surprise that some of the buildings are well over a century old and are in need of some major restorations and renovations. Fortune Restoration has been in the process of restoring […]

Prepare Your Masonry For Winter

It is almost time to say goodbye to this beautiful fall weather in Chicago and say hello to winter. As a homeowner, winter home preparation should be on your mind. Having your chimney system cleaned and inspected should be on the top of your to-do list. Along with cleaning your chimney system, there are other […]

Tips For Picking Paint Colors

Color is a very important aspect to us personally in our homes and the places we work. Choosing a paint color for the interior or exterior of your home is a big decision that requires a lot of consideration. You want to select a color that fits your personality, works with the lighting, and compliments […]