My Chicago Bungalow

12/15/2023

Look for Part III of the Dining Room Restoration series coming out soon! (I’m about halfway done with writing it and it’s gonna be a long one 😅.)

12/12/2023

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11/28/2023

Over on the blog, I'm writing in-depth about the restoration journey of my dining room. Part I and II of this three-part series are up now! Visit mychicagobungalow.com to read all about it!

11/25/2023

The first in a series of Chicago bungalow floor plans! We're kicking it off with a two-bedroom layout with a large kitchen (first image). The second image shows what the house looked like with its original pantry placement. Can you spot the differences?

11/25/2023

It's not too late to get some maintenance done before winter really settles in. Use this checklist to help you prioritize the fall maintenance of your Chicago bungalow!

Here’s a check list of everything you can tackle in the fall to make your winter months in Chicago easier! Winter is coming. Mechanical maintenance Have your boiler or furnace serviced: This …

11/23/2023

See all of the 2023 CBA Driehaus Award winning projects here!

Created in 2005 by the Chicago Bungalow Association with the generous support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Driehaus Bungalow Awards are our annual juried competition celebrating the creativity and efforts of homeowners—the heart of the home.

11/22/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Chicago Bungalow Association Driehaus Award winners! Such great projects and inspiration this year!

https://mychicagobungalow.com/2023/11/17/congrats-chicago-bungalow-association-driehaus-award-winners-of-2023/

09/30/2023

Have you ever wondered what the official defining features of a certified Chicago bungalow are? Or where the term bungalow even came from? Pop over to the blog to read a brief history!

[Image description: Photo one: A detroit-style bungalow with a side gabled roof and shed dormer is in the foreground of the image, with multiple Chicago bungalows built right next to it illustrating the differences. The photo is labeled "Detroit-style bungalow," "Chicago bungalow," "Chicago bungalow." Photo two: A black and white image of a row of Chicago bungalows. Callouts on the image with yellow text read "hipped roof, limestone accents, low-pitched roof, stoop to street level, and bay of windows." Photo three: A black and white image of a the front view of a single Chicago bungalow with callouts and text that read: "Wide eaves, dormer, one and a half storey, decorative face brick, offset entrance."]

09/29/2023

New blog post today! Can you identify the architectural features of a certified Chicago bungalow?

Chicago is home to 80,000 bungalows but what is considered a Chicago-style bungalow?

09/21/2023

Hurry up and get your nominations in! Don’t wait till the last minute!

Created in 2005 by the Chicago Bungalow Association with the generous support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Driehaus Bungalow Awards are our annual juried competition celebrating the creativity and efforts of homeowners—the heart of the home.

09/16/2023

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Interesting article…not sure if I agree or even understand the point they were trying to make 😬
Thoughts?

We asked a local selling expert about fixes worth making.

09/16/2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year (for Chicago bungalowners)! Did you do a project in your historic brick bungalow this year? Submit it to the 2023 Chicago Bungalow Association Driehaus awards! It's easy to do (with a little prep work). On the fence about submitting? The Driehaus awards offer inspiration for Chicago homeowners across the city...and representation matters!

[Photo descriptions: Photo one: White and yellow letters on a black field, "How to submit your project for the Driehaus awards. Photo two: "One: Choose a category. There are seven categories to choose from this year! Need help deciding? Visit the blog where we break down the difference between rehabilitation and restoration." Photo three: Two: Collect photos. You can submit up to 10 photos with your project...so make them count! The minimum photo requirements are: One before photo and three after photos." Photo four: "Three: Upload your project. Fill out your personal info and the details about your project: What motivated you, what did you do and why, who did you hire, and how much did it cost?" Photo five: "Four: Hit the submit button! Yes, you should submit your project. Just do it. It doesn't matter if it's small or big, pro work or DIY, it's all about sharing the love you've put into your bungalow. You deserve some recognition!" Photo six: "The Chicago Bungalow Association Driehaus awards General guidelines for nominations: You live in the City of Chicago; You live in a certified brick Chicago bungalow' Your project was completed with the last five years; You have at least one before photo and three after photos to submit with your nomination. Submissions are due by September 27, 2023."