How To: Restore Your Chicago Bungalow

The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association has compiled an online list of super-helpful instructions for renovators. Many of the step-by-step projects are useful whether you own or rent. Learn how to repair plaster walls, how to remove paint, and how to clean masonry. Click below for projects and links.

Visit the Bungalow Association's website to learn:

• How to Decide Whether to Replace or Rehab Your Windows
• How to Remove a Window Sash
• How to Restore Bungalow Windows
• How to Do a Long Term Paint Job
• How to Repair Plaster
• How to Remove Paint
• How to Clean Masonry
• How to Tuckpoint a Bungalow
• How to Landscape a Chicago Bungalow
• How to Research the History of a Chicago Bungalow
• How to Care For and Maintain Bungalow Art Glass
• How to Work with a Contractor
• How to Work with an Architect within HCBA Guidelines

Download all PDF how-to instructions here, and check out their design guidelines for more advice on renovating.

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Comments (3)

I have such a soft spot for these bungalows. I lived in one as a teenager (I hope someone has renovated it!). Thanks for the links, I will enjoy them.

posted by greer on February 12th 2008 at 8:59am
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I believe there is a green bungalow rehab convention every year as well.

posted by art on February 12th 2008 at 9:24am
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Actually it is a Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo. There isn't any info on this years expo but it usually comes around in the mid to late spring. There is a "gren" bungalow block here is the pdf:

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_ATTACH/GreenBungalowRpt.pdf

i also lived in a bungalow growing up. My wife and i just purchaced our first home but alas it is a brick georgian. i have plenty of mags and catalogs on bungalow, craftman and mission decor but there is nothing out there for georgians.

posted by thedirtyshow on February 12th 2008 at 11:38am
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