Homes

The multitude of factors that feed into buying a home in the District are enough to send your head spinning for days, especially for...

“What are you doing there in that dirt? Never seen a sista getting all dirty like that before.” Points at the basil: “What is...

Whether it’s supplementing one’s income, getting a house-mate, getting help with household chores, or moving into a co-housing building, Capitol Hill seniors are exploring...

There is an urban legend that circulates this time of year. It warns enthusiastic garden folks that it takes years, decades even, to get...

Getting work done on your home or business can be an anxious road to travel. How can you be sure the contractor is dependable?...

There are solar panels on residences and buildings across DC, even in historic districts. It’s non-polluting energy. It’s a renewable natural resource. Thanks to...

What do you know about using milk as a fertilizer, specifically on tomato plants? My neighbor insists that milk is a good fertilizer. He...

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....

If words like namaste, Om, asana and Shanti make you want to tune out of a conversation, you may want to tune back in....

Over the past decade spring has been anything but predictable. How does an avid gardener adjust? This new, unpredictable climate seems to be the...