Tips & Tales: Green Home Renovation

Once upon a time, many moons ago when Upshur Street was still a sleepy street with no gourmet dining options and there was no Yes! Organic Market or Annie’s Hardware Store in Petworth, I came across a Wardman rowhouse on 4th St. NW.  I worked with Marc Dosik of Help …

Community Forklift: From Trash to Treasure

All around DC you see dumpsters in front of houses being renovated. Many of the things being trashed can be reused, for example doors, windows, bath fixtures and more.  Besides giving away things on Freecycle, these items can also be donated to Community Forklift.  In fact, you can schedule a pick …

Tips for Getting Solar Panels for Your Home

For many years I mulled over the idea of getting solar panels for my home in Petworth after checking out homes on the Solar Home Tour.  I was inspired by these homeowners who I consider to be solar pioneers.  By the way, mark your calendars, the 2017 tour will take place October 7 & …