So many of the historic brick homes in the Washington DC area display a beautiful exposed brick wall. Some are in need of repair, but in many cases, these old interior brick walls are in good shape and add warmth to your décor. However, to preserve the stunning quality of your brick, you’ll want to […]

So many of the historic brick homes in the Washington DC area display a beautiful exposed interior brick wall. Some are in need of repair, but in many cases, these old brick walls are in good shape and add warmth to your décor.

If you are the owner of a brick home, you may be tempted to choose “spot tuckpointing” when you see signs of damage on an otherwise solid wall. Homeowners and contractors alike consider it be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. Although this practice is prevalent and visible all over Washington DC, […]

If you are the owner of a brick home, you may be tempted to choose “spot tuckpointing” when you see signs of damage on an otherwise solid wall. Homeowners and contractors alike consider it be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. Although this practice is prevalent and visible all over Washington DC, […]

If you own one of the many historic brick rowhouses in the Washington DC neighborhoods, you are probably curious about who built your home and when. Thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS), a free resource is available to guide homeowners in the research of that history. 

If you own one of the many historic brick rowhouses in the Washington DC neighborhoods, you are probably curious about who built your home and when. Thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS), a free resource is available to guide homeowners in the research of that history. 

If you own one of the many historic brick rowhouses in the Washington DC neighborhoods, you are probably curious about who built your home and when. Thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS), a free resource is available to guide homeowners in the research of that history. 

If you own one of the many historic brick rowhouses in the Washington DC neighborhoods, you are probably curious about who built your home and when. Thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS), a free resource is available to guide homeowners in the research of that history. 

When I see an old brick house with crumbling or flaking of the surface of the brick wall, I recognize damage. If the brick wall is part of the main structure of the building, the weakening of mortar can become a severe problem. The integrity of the building may be at stake. Here is what […]