Technology has changed the way we live in the 21st century. Smart homes are a rapidly growing trend. In a typical smart home, devices and appliances such as the thermostat and the refrigerator can be remotely controlled. But what if yours is an old or historic home with classic features that lend beauty and authenticity? […]
It’s Smart to Have a Smart Old Home
Technology has changed the way we live in the 21st century. Smart homes are a rapidly growing trend. In a typical smart home, devices and appliances such as the thermostat and the refrigerator can be remotely controlled. But what if yours is an old or historic home with classic features that lend beauty and authenticity? […]
Tuckpointing is Messy. Here’s How to Live With It
Your gracious DC brick home is showing signs of brick and mortar deterioration, and needs to be tuckpointed. You have hired a masonry contractor who specializes in historic brick restoration. The contract is signed and the permitting process completed. Here’s what to expect when your historic home becomes a tuckpointing worksite.
Tuckpointing is Messy. Here’s How to Live With It
Your gracious DC brick home is showing signs of brick and mortar deterioration, and needs to be tuckpointed. You have hired a masonry contractor who specializes in historic brick restoration. The contract is signed and the permitting process completed. Here’s what to expect when your historic home becomes a tuckpointing worksite.
Old or Historic? Why Should it Matter to Homeowners?
When you purchase on an old brick house in the Washington DC area, you have taken a step into history. Many neighborhoods, particularly those located in Historic Districts, are known for their stately and well-preserved architecture; some for their storybook charm. So, if your home was built in or before the early 20th century, it […]
Does Your Old Brick Retaining Wall Need Help?
Take a walk in one of Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods and notice the brick retaining walls that support tiered gardens in front of the old homes. These gardens are full of colorful and fragrant plants and flowers. Owners know that the hardworking structures add value and authenticity to the home and should be preserved and maintained with […]
Does Your Old Brick Retaining Wall Need Help?
Take a walk in one of Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods and notice the brick retaining walls that support tiered gardens in front of the old homes. These gardens are full of colorful and fragrant plants and flowers. Owners know that the hardworking structures add value and authenticity to the home and should be preserved and maintained with […]
How to Mount Your Flag on Brick
In the historic neighborhoods of Washington, DC and Alexandria VA homeowners mount flagpoles to their brick homes. Whether displaying the “Stars and Stripes” to celebrate holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July or a decorative garden flag, a flagpole adds character to a DC brick home. To make sure that it remains […]
How to Mount Your Flag on Brick
In the historic neighborhoods of Washington, DC and Alexandria VA homeowners mount flagpoles to their brick homes. Whether displaying the “Stars and Stripes” to celebrate holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July or a decorative garden flag, a flagpole adds character to a DC brick home. To make sure that it remains […]
New to Tuckpointing? You’ll Need This Checklist
The bricks that make up your old home’s façade are durable enough to last for hundreds of years. However, the mortar that holds them together is another story. It will most likely have to be replaced several times during the life of the walls to prevent damage. This common repair is called tuckpointing. While it […]
