.custom-background {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1; /* Behind other content */
    background: url('https://countrycustomhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/adobeStock-e1731134967934.jpg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    animation: fadeOutBackground 3.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeOutBackground {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0.2; /* Adjust to control how much it fades */
    }
}