Where we live: Woodridge NE DC

More and more young professionals priced out of Brookland and other DC neighborhoods are flocking to Woodridge - a neighborhood of bungalows and capes tucked away just off Rhode Island Ave NE. A quieter "city life" but still with the convenience to downtown are just a couple of the attractions. Click here to read the full Washington Post article... Where We Live: Woodridge

DC Council approves limits on medical marijuana growth

DC Council approves limits on medical marijuana growth
Brookland residents: The D.C. Council approved legislation to restrict how much medical marijuana can be grown in each ward. Pressure from Brookland and other NE communities worried that Ward 5 would be inundated with pot-growing operations aided in passing the emergency legislation. Members compromised and agreed that no more than six cultivation centers could be located in any one ward. 

Polar Dip anyone?

I am impressed by those polar-bear-individuals that voluntarily jump into almost freezing water in the winter...with out a sauna near by. Not too far from DC - and for all you brave souls - Lake Anne is hosting its annual polar dip on February 4th at 1pm. Brrrrrrrr.

5th Annual Freezin' for a Reason Polar Dip!

MENOMALE - Napolentana pizza & Craft beer - coming to Brookland!

Great news for us here in Brookland! MENOMALE - a Napolentana pizza and Craft beer restaurant - is set to open its doors in February 2012. Located between Evarts and Franklin on 12th St NE - it looks like we can expect a quaint, inviting, neighborhood joint. YES! See more at Menomale.

HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Wishing you very warm, happy and delicious holidays! May they be filled with all those that are special to you. See you in 2012!

Energy-efficient tax credits!

Energy-efficient tax credits! Don't forget to take advantage of the Fed's tax credit programs if you've installed energy-efficient systems in your house this year. Biomass stoves have a 30% tax rebate, and electric heat pumps have up to a $1500 tax credit. Furnaces and boilers, solar and wind energy, and finally windows and doors can all make you eligible for a 30% tax credit. Energy-efficient tax credits

How to Paint Like a Pro

Implementing a few good practices can turn any homeowner into a professional painter. Make sure you wash and prime your walls, caulk baseboards and trim if necessary, and cut in properly. Here is a helpful, short video on how.