Fall 2020 | Quarterly eNewsletter |
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The Unique Heating & Cooling Requirements of Chicago Bungalows |
Chicago bungalows present unique challenges for both heating and cooling. HVAC consultants, Marek Mroz & Jessica Self of American Vintage Home, will cover options for heating/cooling vintage homes, system efficiency, budgeting, the unique challenges of porches, attics, and basements, and much more. |
Thursday, October 22 | 6 - 7:30pm |
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Understanding & Improving Your Bungalow’s Plumbing Systems |
Understand your bungalow’s plumbing systems and the common ways they can malfunction. Kris Kauth & Chris Burns of American Vintage Home will cover plumbing in different parts of the home, important maintenance, how to recognize problems and address some yourself, and when to call professionals. |
Wednesday, October 28 | 6 - 7:30pm |
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Watch recordings of recent webinars: |
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A Conversation About Solar, presented by Demitria Gallaread, Chicago Bungalow Association; Bejeray Morrison, Sunrun; Meagan Reilly, Certasun
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Basement Flooding: Reducing the Risk on Your Property, presented by Ryan Wilson, Ryan Wilson Landscape Architecture
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Putting Your Garden To Bed For The Winter, presented by Amanda Thomsen, author of Kiss My Aster!
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From Doors to Floors: Restoring Wood Interiors, presented by Araceli Perez, Peters Wood Refinishing
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Less Than 2 Weeks Left to Nominate Your Projects for the Driehaus Bungalow Awards! |
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Nominate your completed bungalow home improvement project (or that of a neighbor or friend) for our 16th Annual Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards for a chance to win up to $1,000 in the following categories: Exterior Rehabilitation, Interior Rehabilitation, Interior Restoration, Small Project, Green Project, Landscape Design, and Window Restoration.
Nomination Guidelines:
- Certified brick Chicago bungalow
- Located in the City of Chicago
- Project completed within the last 5 years
- Includes 'before' and 'after' photos
Projects will be judged by a panel of architects, preservation experts, and civic leaders.
You've done the hard work, now get the reward!
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All nominations are due by Tuesday, October 27, 2020. |
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Celebrating Chicago Bungalows Ceramic Plaque
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Celebrate your historic Chicago bungalow with a ceramic plaque skillfully handcrafted by local artisan, Ron Mazanowski. The design is Ron's creatively modified version of CBA's original logo and Chicago Bungalow Historic District street signs. |
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Please note: The artist produces in batches, and sometimes a batch may sell out before the next one is ready! If they are sold out, please be patient and check back soon. |
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On our Trusted Referrals directory, you can find vetted service providers who have familiarity and experience with vintage homes. When you see a "Member Offer" badge on a company's listing, this means they have something special to offer CBA members only! We will feature a few Member Offers in every eNewsletter: |
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CBA members receive 5% off on service or installation (not to be combined with other offers or discounts) |
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American Vintage Home
HVAC & Mechanicals, Plumbing
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CBA members receive 25% off (contact to inquire) |
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Electro Bond Refinishing
Porcelain & Tile Restoration
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Looking for something else? |
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New from the Bungalow Post |
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The Bungalow Chef's Cinnamon Candied Apples (Recipe)
Enjoy that fall festival feeling at home.
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20 Quarantine Bungalow Makeovers to Follow on Instagram
Thoughtful projects, both big and small.
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20 Chicago Bungalow Site-Seeing Destinations
Explore the Bungalow Belt!
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Tracing Your Bungalow's Brick
"It took, quite literally, millions of years to produce your bungalow's exterior."
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The Big Bungalow Picture
Browse press about CBA and other related news we care about in our quarterly news-roundup!
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The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency grants and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor. |
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