The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency programs and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Mar 30
Weatherizing Your Vintage Home
Online Zoom Webinar
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Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online Zoom Webinar
Is your home drafty? Join John Meehan from DNR Construction to learn how to strategically insulate and air seal your home in order to reduce drafts and help save money on your utility costs year-round, especially during Chicago's cold winter and hot summer months.
Tue, Apr 14
Stripping & Refinishing Wood Interiors
Online Zoom Webinar
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Apr 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online Zoom Webinar
Join Araceli Nazario of Peter’s Wood Refinishing to learn the basics on how to refinish interior woodwork, including how to prep beforehand, when to remove trim versus strip it onsite, and other tips.
Tue, Apr 28
Protecting Your Home for the Future
Online Zoom Webinar
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Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online Zoom Webinar
Do you know what will happen to your home after you're gone? Have you made plans to ensure your beneficiaries will become the legal owners? Eva Adams-Ward, Attorney with the Center for Disability & Elder Law, will discuss estate planning and different ways to transfer property after you pass away.

LATEST FEATURES

UnBlocked Englewood

Join the Chicago Bungalow Association and acclaimed social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson on a transformative exploration, reshaping the story of a single Englewood block.

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Browse Available Programs

Browse a list of available grants and other assistance programs that may be of benefit to our members, including the NEW free Whole Home Electric Program.

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Home Maintenance Tips on YouTube Shorts

Watch short recaps of past educational webinars on our YouTube channel. Topics so far include roofs, gutters, masonry, windows, air sealing, and more!

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Award-Winning Chicago Bungalow Home Improvement Projects

Be inspired by the 14 bungalow home improvement projects that received 2025 Driehaus Bungalow Awards. See Before & After photos and the names of local businesses hired.

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