Rehab Resources

Bite Size Histories: Property Ownership Timeline

Bite Size Histories: Boundaries

Bite Size Histories: Pre-Colonization

Property Ownership: Vocabulary Terms

Racism in Property Ownership: Action Steps

How to “How-To”

Working Lead Safe

DIY Radiator Cover

Masonry with MHPN: Old Brick Resources

ClearCorps & Other Healthy Homes Resources

Building Community Value and Other Resources for Small-Scale Development Projects

Detroit Home Repair Resource Guide

Black Neighborhoods Matter

Keep Growing Detroit & Other Resources for Backyard Gardens

Walk-through Checklists

How to Hire a Contractor

Interior Painting Resource Guide

Wood Window Repair

COVID-19 and Homeownership

Home Repair Online-- Some of Our Favorite Sites

Guide to Researching Your Home's History (from Home!)

Resources for renovating your historic Detroit home

Nearly 97% of Detroit's Buildings are over 50! MI Historic Tax Credits need our help!

How to Weatherize Your Windows

Renovation Timeline

Henry Frerk & Sons: A Trusted Source for Masonry Info!

Wood Columns Can Be Repaired: Save Them!

I live in a historic district! What do I need to know?

Historic windows CAN be repaired

Do I Need a Permit? BSEED Guide

Using the Detroit Home Mortgage

Drywall Repair

DIY Home Inspection - From the Mouth of a Contractor

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings

The Exceedingly Comprehensive Guide to DIY Home Improvement for First-Time Homeowners

A helpful guide for taking care of your whole bungalow

Rehab Checklists - Interiors and Exteriors/Systems

Insurance for Historic Properties

Detroit & Michigan Contractor List

Watch stories of home repair "hustle" from our April storytelling night!

Key Questions to Consider Before Buying a Property

Recap: Building Hugger Community Mingle

Recap: So you want to save a house?

Historic Districts: What and Why

Home Rehab Workshop Videos (5 unique videos)

Strategies and Resources to Address Vacant Structures

Renovation Security Tips and Tricks

Homeowners Insurance: Tips and Tricks

Vacant Property Toolbox

Finding Contact Info for LLC or Corporation

Worksheet for Buying a Property

203K Loan to Buy and Improve Property

Getting Historic District Commission Approval for Projects

Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home

Window Preservation Alliance

Top 10 Myths About Historic Preservation

The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows

Video: Working with Windows in 5 parts

Tip Sheet: Stripping Metal Hardware

Tip Sheet: Sash Rope Replacement

Selecting Contractors & Soliciting Bids for Your Vintage Home Rehab Project

Reduce, Reuse, Rehab: Incorporating Reclaimed & Salvaged Materials

Tip Sheet on Wood Windows

Working With Lots: A Field Guide

A Guide to Researching Your Corktown Home

What is a "General Contractor"?

Preserving Historic Wood Porches

The Repair, Replacement and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs

Bathroom Renovation Planning

Building Assessment Basics

What Lies Beneath … Aluminum Siding (Part 1)

Guide to Using Salvaged Doors

Buying and Installing Used Flooring

Cabinet Design and Installation: What you need to know before you go shopping for your cabinets

Lead Resource Guide

Water Water Everywhere: Causes and Symptoms of Water Infiltration

How to Save a Building: A Grassroots Guide for Local Preservationists

Fix It Guide for Wood Windows

How to Install a Rain Barrel

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