I have spent the last couple of days helping my parents move out of their current house and consolidate their two households into one. In the process, a number of interesting items have appeared, one of which is worthy of a closer look in this column. It is a book published in Germany in 1838, […]
Don’t you just love Capitol Hill on Independence Day? We really bring it when it comes to 4th of July revelry in the 4th. From the best parade on the planet (Thank you for for service Marines and God bless you Bolivian dance corps!) to the corner firework shows throughout the neighborhood, to the slightly […]
Don’t you love how the flags and bunting start popping up around the neighborhood at the end of June? Thanks for sharing some red, white and blue cheer with us @fom_wonderings. There are lots of celebratory shots to be had in the neighborhood over the 4th, so please be sure to tag us #thehillishome so […]
Do you rent out your English Basement apartment? Or perhaps an apartment you’ve outgrown? There are many details to attend to ensure you’re a regulation-compliant landlord. DC Housing Counseling Services, Inc. (HCS) offers free education and guidance to any housing providers who want to learn more about fair housing regulations. Whether you are a new […]
One thing that has always surprised me about the work done at the Washington Navy Yard during the 19th Century was the cavalier attitude towards danger, and how often civilians were invited (or, frankly, invited themselves) to witness events that should have been closed off to anyone not directly involved in them. A good example is […]