Tag: renovation
A Climate Friendly Historic Home
While we love the historic aesthetics of our Capitol Hill homes, they tend to be drafty with minimal insulation. Heating and cooling them is...
In Memoriam: Jean Wye
Jean Burlingame Wye passed away after a short and brave battle with ovarian cancer on April 11, 2023. Jean was born in 1946 in...
Good Design Pays
Remodeling your house can accomplish two great things – you enjoy the home you want, and it’s worth a lot more.
Home improvement websites and...
Folger Library Reopens in November
The Hill is a village full of libraries. On November 17 one of the most prominent will reopen its doors after three years of...
Happy 100th Birthday to the Southeast Library
On December 8, the Southeast Library (703 Seventh St. SE) officially turned 100 years old.
The library has a variety of events planned for community...
House Expo at Eastern Market
On Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) will hold a free House Expo at the Eastern Market...
Tickets for Newly Renovated Air & Space Museum Open in September
The National Air and Space Museum (655 Jefferson Drive SW) will reopen Oct. 14 with the first eight of the new galleries. Free timed-entry passes...
Rumsey Aquatic Center Reopens Tuesday
Willam Rumsey Aquatic Center (635 N Carolina Ave. SE) reopened Tuesday after repairs to the HVAC system were complete.
The pool was closed in late...
Creating a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen
Chances are that you’ve spent more time in your kitchen over the last couple of years than ever before. Considering an upgrade? Some upgrades...
Fall Home Improvement Tips from the Pros
Fall is the perfect time to refresh your home by tackling your home maintenance to-do list. To help you get started, we have consulted...