Serge Ferrari has introduced what designers are calling the softest, most durable, woven outdoor upholstery fabric in the industry – Batyline® Elios. This fabric delivers the same technical properties that have made the Batyline range a success for over three decades, including dimensional stability, easy maintenance, and resistance to UV,…

LANCASTER, PA - Earlier this year, the Casual Comfort manufacturing facility near Lancaster, Pa., was destroyed in a devastating fire, including materials and equipment. “And while the tightly-knit Amish community quickly banded together to rebuild and get the operation back up and running, you can only imagine the high expense…

Patrick Schatz is a mechanical engineer with several patents who sees most things in life as performing interconnected functions. He rebuilds old cars in his spare time (preferring circuit board-free muscle cars) and works, happily challenged, for Dayton OH-based manufacturer, HPC Fire Inspired.™

Schatz, HPC’s product engineer, noted that…

Native Spun, founded in 2019 by textile industry veteran Gina B. Wicker, is introducing a full collection of decorative outdoor throws made with sustainably sourced solution‐dyed acrylic for fade‐ and UV‐resistance. The collection is handwoven in North Carolina and is designed with a high‐end aesthetic in mind.

Throws can…

Moisture problems can be a frequent source of frustration. Unfortunately, most homeowners may not pay much attention until the damage is already done. Where is this moisture coming from, and how can it be stopped?

There are many different trades involved in residential construction. Plumbers, gasfitters, and electricians all…