Journal

The Fort + Home Journal is where we talk investing, markets, projects, construction, design and more! Visit often for new journal posts each week.

Customized Cabinetry

The kitchen is an important part of a living space— an area for cooking, cleaning and congregating. Personal style is expressed through...

Hardwood Flooring Worth Adoring

A property’s flooring is one of the first elements to share its story— stone, wood, linoleum, parquet. The highly popular option of...

Rooftop Masonry

Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet? We give you a front row look at the multiple tasks and processes that go into The O'Rourke...

An Impressive Meter Wall

More often than not, several important details that factor into renovating a property go unnoticed, especially if they aren't obvious ––...

The Kenwood Sign

Not far from The O'Rourke is another Fôrt +Hōm property known as The Kenwood. Built in 1902 and originally called "The Kenwood Hotel,"...

Adding on: DIY or Contractor?

You've been in your home for longer than usual these days which may have you thinking it's time to add on to the space. Perhaps it's a...

Let's Talk Shiplap

By now you've heard of it; you may even know what is looks like or have it in your home. But really what is shiplap? Believe it or not,...

What is Lath and Plaster?

Lath and plaster were the materials used for interior walls in older buildings and homes. Today, new builds no longer use lath and...