This Old House: Maintaining a Historic Washington Home

Historic homes add to Washington’s beauty, but they’re not always easy to maintain. Designers suggest how to keep them fresh. Plus—tools to keep on hand and repairs that older homes typically require.

Written by Marisa M. Kashino | Published on August 18, 2014

➜ 6 Updated Spaces in Historic Washington Homes

➜ 8 Common Maintenance Problems in dc homes

➜ How to Uncover Your Home’s History

➜ 8 Tools Every Washington Homeowner Should Own

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Marisa M. Kashino joined Washingtonian in 2009 and was a senior editor until 2022.

This Old House: Maintaining a Historic Washington Home

Historic homes add to Washington’s beauty, but they’re not always easy to maintain. Designers suggest how to keep them fresh. Plus—tools to keep on hand and repairs that older homes typically require.

➜ 6 Updated Spaces in Historic Washington Homes

➜ 8 Common Maintenance Problems in dc homes

➜ How to Uncover Your Home’s History

➜ 8 Tools Every Washington Homeowner Should Own

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