DC’s Latest Plans to Rehab Historic Anacostia Homes
Dispersed throughout the Anacostia Historic District are idle and orphaned homes whose custody is being fought over between two branches of the city’s government.
Plans...
DC Council Passes Nation’s Most Progressive Clean Energy Bill
While DC may not have a vote in Congress, it does have the most far-reaching climate legislation in the country. On Tuesday, Dec. 18,...
DC Council, DHCD Battle Over Fate of Blighted Homes
A DC housing agency clashed with the DC Council again in December over how to handle a number of blighted properties in Ward 8’s...
Schemes to Make Real Your Home Dreams
Did you know that I love music? Rap, R&B, rock, that one country song (you know the one, I forget the name) and of...
Drought, Disease & Blight
What a wonderful summer it has been! Hot as ever, with long sunny days and a nice cool rain in the afternoon to ease...
Get Help With DCRA Contractor Rating System
Getting work done on your home or business can be an anxious road to travel. How can you be sure the contractor is dependable?...
Letting the Sunshine In
If you’re a DC homeowner, chances are that you’re aware of the money saving advantages of adding solar energy to your home. While installing...
Volunteer at Kenilworth Park
On Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to noon, volunteer at Kenilworth Park (1550 Anacostia Ave. NE) for a morning of park stewardship.
Participate in a...
The New Climate Challenges in Our Washington Gardens
Over the past decade spring has been anything but predictable. How does an avid gardener adjust? This new, unpredictable climate seems to be the...
How to Deal with Mold
Mold. If you’re a homeowner or landlord, it’s not a word you want to hear. Yet in older homes mold can be quite common....
