Historic brick row houses are a prominent feature of the Washington DC area’s oldest and most architecturally diverse neighborhoods. These 100-year brick structures link residential blocks with their stately masonry walls and street facades. Owners of historic homes typically find much to admire and much to repair.

In old and historic homes, the retention of original or existing windows through repair and restoration is always desirable. However, there are situations when the condition of a window clearly does require replacement. Owners of historic DC brick homes can mitigate the loss of original windows by carefully selecting the right replacement.

In old and historic homes, the retention of original or existing windows through repair and restoration is always desirable. However, there are situations when the condition of a window clearly does require replacement. Owners of historic DC brick homes can mitigate the loss of original windows by carefully selecting the right replacement.

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. 

Homes in Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for their brick row houses. These 18th,19th, and early 20th century DC brick residences tell a story of industrialization and urban growth that is well documented by modern historians and preservationists. Here’s a look at the history of old brick and lime mortar in the nation’s Capitol. 

You’ve just purchased an old DC brick house, and are eager to realize your dream of renovating a historic home. You can look beyond the neglect to see restored plaster walls, reproduction wall paper and period antiques. Here are some tips for surviving the messy and challenging process of an actual renovation.

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. Now you can use a new free resource made available by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) to research that history.

Are you thinking about buying and restoring an old house? The chances are that you are “curb appeal shopping” in one of DC’s historic neighborhoods. In spring and summer when homeowners refresh their entrances, gardens, and walkways, the stately elegance of historic DC brick homes can be seductive. Here are some things about old houses […]