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Three years after fire, historic church set to reopen in Arlington Co.
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (609+ words) April 29, 2026, 11: 37 AM Three years after a fire damaged a historic church in Arlington, Virginia, Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church is set to officially reopen Saturday following massive renovations to its offices. Senior Pastor Sara Porter Keeling had been at Mt....
Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (759+ words) January 14, 2026, 9: 05 AM It's that time of year again, when the fuzzy socks are working overtime, the heat is cranking and somehow lots of homes are still freezing. That's because a lot of that heat leaks out of the house " and…...
When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home's roof
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com February 6, 2026, 8: 08 PM Should you be worried about the heavy layer of ice and snow that's been weighing on your roof for nearly two weeks? The good news is that, in general, home roofs can hold…...
Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (965+ words) February 1, 2026, 1: 04 AM Bidets even earned a moment in the national spotlight last month when Zorhan Mamdani, New York City's new mayor, said he hoped to have them installed in the bathrooms of Gracie Mansion, the 18th century Manhattan home that serves…...
Are you doing a home renovation, but don't understand the bids? Let AI take a look
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) August 18, 2025, 8: 46 AM Home renovations are on the rise, with more homeowners choosing to stay put with their low mortgage rate and access to a pile of home equity to spend, but renovations don't always go as planned. In fact, more…...
Here's How to Finance These Top Home Remodel Projects
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (1103+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Ground stop at 2 DC-area aiports as severe thunderstorms move through June 25, 2025, 5: 02 PM We're a country that likes to upgrade our homes. For proof, consider that Americans forked over more than $600 billion last year on home remodeling projects, according…...
How you can help your home keep cool during the heat wave
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (382+ words) LOCAL ALERT: While D. C. remains under a Heat Alert until 8 p. m. , an Extreme Heat Alert comes into play Monday as temperatures to reach 100 degrees. June 22, 2025, 5: 48 PM There is a lot a homeowner can do to take some of the stress off their…...