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Weatherization Walkthrough

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9:30am on Oct 26 2019

2019 Sustainable Detroit Forum

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8:00am on Oct 23 2019

Community Solar Tour

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5:00pm on Oct 5 2019

Bikes Barrels & Books 2019

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2:00pm on Aug 10 2019

DIY Weatherization Demonstrations hosted by DRF

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9:00am on Jul 28 2019

Q & A

I need to replace missing 1940 style tub, trying to find matching original bathtub at reasonable price.Where can I purchase bathtub, windows, used water tank, and furnace

1 answer. Asked by Rachel Barnes on Feb. 18, 2020

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Knob & Tube Removal (demo)

1 answer. Asked by Alissa S. on Feb. 18, 2020

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Are there any grants in the City of Detroit for home repair?

1 answer.

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Is there funding available to help with rehabbing a house? I recently bought a home in district 4 that I plan to live in with my 2 year old daughter. I was sent this link by city councilmen André L. Spivey

4 answers. Asked by Brandon Foutner on Jun. 24, 2020

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Hard Loans for Renovation Rehab

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Chukwukosolu Amanchukwu on Jul. 9, 2020

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Does anyone know what R-factor is required for a private rehab?

1 answer. Asked by Renek40 on Aug. 2, 2020

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Repair Wood Window Sash, Increase Efficiency

3 answers. Asked by Tricia DeMarco on Aug. 26, 2020

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Need a window restoration contact / painter

1 answer. Asked by Krysti Loftis on Oct. 6, 2020

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Need a whole house contractor

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by ANNQUENICE BROWN on Apr. 10, 2021

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Can I get help on my home repairs?

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Angelina Adkins on May. 25, 2022

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