In this fifth episode of "How-To Home: Masonry," learn the difference between tuckpointing and repointing, how to know when it’s time to repoint your walls, and how to best remove the existing mortar without damaging your brick. (In the next episode, Carla and Matt discuss the consequences of using the wrong kind of mortar, the different options on the market, and how to choose the correct mortar for your vintage masonry.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- "How-To Home" Video Series Practical and trusted advice for owners of vintage homes, at your doorstep! Learn more about the Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org The Chicago Bungalow Association thanks Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons for his expertise! Learn more about Henry Frerk Sons at hfsmaterials.com

In this fourth episode of Diagnosing Your Vintage Masonry, Matt and Carla head inside to assess foundation cracks and other masonry issues that are typical in basements. (In the next episode, learn the difference between tuckpointing and repointing, when it’s time to repoint your walls, and how to best remove the existing mortar without damaging your brick.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- "How-To Home" Video Series Practical and trusted advice for vintage homeowners, at your doorstep! Learn more about the Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org The Chicago Bungalow Association thanks Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons for his expertise! Learn more about Henry Frerk Sons at hfsmaterials.com

In this third episode of Diagnosing Your Vintage Masonry, learn to assess issues you may experience with your front steps, cheek walls, and lintels. (In the next episode, we head inside to assess foundation cracks and other masonry issues that are typical in basements.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- "How-To Home" Video Series Practical and trusted advice for vintage homeowners, at your doorstep! Learn more about the Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org The Chicago Bungalow Association thanks Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons for his expertise! Learn more about Henry Frerk Sons at hfsmaterials.com

In this second episode of Diagnosing Your Vintage Masonry, Matt and Carla diagnose common moisture issues found at the base of a brick exterior wall, assess some mortar and repointing issues, and offer suggestions on how to address them. (In the next episode, learn to assess issues you may experience with your front steps, cheek walls, and lintels. ------------------------------------------------------------------- "How-To Home" Video Series Practical and trusted advice for vintage homeowners, at your doorstep! Learn more about the Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org The Chicago Bungalow Association thanks Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons for his expertise! Learn more about Henry Frerk Sons at hfsmaterials.com

Learn to diagnose chimney and gutter issues affecting your vintage masonry in this first episode of Diagnosing Your Vintage Masonry. (In the next episode, Matt and Carla will diagnose common moisture issues found at the base of a brick exterior wall, assess some mortar and repointing issues, and offer suggestions on how to address them.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- "How-To Home" Video Series Practical and trusted advice for vintage homeowners, at your doorstep! Learn more about the Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org The Chicago Bungalow Association thanks Matt Wolf of Henry Frerk Sons for his expertise! Learn more about Henry Frerk Sons at hfsmaterials.com

How-To Home Film Series Practical and trusted advice for vintage homeowners, at your doorstep! In our first episode, walk through what happens in a home energy assessment. An energy assessment is the first step to discovering what it will take to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable. Episode two, "How to Air Seal and Insulate Your Vintage Home," shows how to air-seal and insulate once this testing is completed! ---------------------------------------------------------------- This video is especially helpful if you have applied for or are interested in applying for CBA's Energy Savers program: ComEd® and Peoples Gas, in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association, provide customers with free home energy upgrades with CBA's Energy Savers. The free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products help increase comfort, lower utility bills, add value and extend the life of your home. If you are approved for Energy Savers, an energy assessment by DNR Construction is the first step in the process. Learn more and apply online for Energy Savers at www.chicagobungalow.org/energy-savers

In our second episode, watch and learn how to air seal and insulate your vintage home. You'll walk through a home with a finished attic, but most of the same principals will apply to any vintage home. (Our next video will focus specifically on unfinished attic spaces.) ---------------------------------------------------------------- This video is especially helpful if you have applied for, or are interested in applying for, the Chicago Bungalow Association's Energy Savers program: ComEd® and Peoples Gas, in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association, provide customers with free home energy upgrades with CBA's Energy Savers. The free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products help increase comfort, lower utility bills, add value and extend the life of your home. Learn more and apply online for Energy Savers at www.chicagobungalow.org/energy-savers

Our last episode walked you through air sealing and insulating a finished attic. Now, in episode 3, we'll show you how to air seal and insulate an unfinished attic while keeping some room for storage! ---------------------------------------------------------------- This video is especially helpful if you have applied for, or are interested in applying for, the Chicago Bungalow Association's Energy Savers program: ComEd® and Peoples Gas, in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association, provide customers with free home energy upgrades with CBA's Energy Savers. The free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products help increase comfort, lower utility bills, add value and extend the life of your home. Learn more and apply online for Energy Savers at www.chicagobungalow.org/energy-savers

Our last two episodes showed you how to air seal and insulate finished and unfinished attics while keeping some room for storage. Now, in episode 4, we interview homeowners about the difference they noticed in their home before and after weatherization. If you're wondering how insulation and air sealing will benefit your vintage home, listen to what these homeowners experienced! ---------------------------------------------------------------- This video is especially helpful if you have applied for, or are interested in applying for, the Chicago Bungalow Association's Energy Savers program: ComEd® and Peoples Gas, in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association, provide customers with free home energy upgrades with CBA's Energy Savers. The free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products help increase comfort, lower utility bills, add value and extend the life of your home. Learn more and apply online for Energy Savers at www.chicagobungalow.org/energy-savers