METRO DETROIT — A home inspection — which can bring attention to major issues in a house that the buyer can request that the seller repair before closing — is an essential part of the buying and selling process that ensures buyer satisfaction and safety.

METRO DETROIT — Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in mind, the owner of Red Chair Gardens and a consumer horticulture educator shared tips on preparing the garden for winter.

WARREN — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.

METRO DETROIT — With fall’s arrival and winter’s approach, shorter days paired with colder weather can do a number on people’s mental health.

METRO DETROIT — Older homes have unique architectural details and character that modern homes can never fully replicate, but as anyone who’s ever owned one can attest, with that age comes the need for more repairs and renovations.

METRO DETROIT — With Halloween around the corner, local retailers are sharing tips on how to make your home — and your costume — the best on the block.

METRO DETROIT — When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow.

METRO DETROIT — Planting flowers around your home in the fall can help bring color and cheer to the otherwise dreary autumn season, and it will brighten your spring season as well.

METRO DETROIT — College dorms are starting to fill up with students for the fall semester. For many, it will be their first time living away from home, and the limited space of their dorm room can be a puzzle.

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re building a house, remodeling a bathroom or getting your roof repaired, hiring the right contractor makes all the difference.

METRO DETROIT — While many people may have a home office for work, hobbies or other purposes, different furniture items and organizing techniques can be useful when trying to maintain the coordination of these spaces.

METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.

METRO DETROIT — Art has always been an important part of the home. It’s not only a way to express the resident’s personality, but also a way to elevate spaces and rooms.

METRO DETROIT — Warm weather is finally here, meaning outdoor projects are likely well underway. To have a party-ready backyard by the Fourth of July, residents might be updating their patios.

METRO DETROIT — Two master gardeners from Michigan State University Extension recently shared their expertise on composting and gardening during presentations at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

METRO DETROIT — They’re beautiful, symbolic and have been immortalized in poems and songs, but even seasoned gardeners can express trepidation when it comes to roses.

METRO DETROIT — Trees play an important role in our natural habitats and urban areas. With Arbor Day having taken place April 25, here are some ways you can start your tree-planting journey.

METRO DETROIT — Not all gardens need to be grown in the ground. According to Lindsey Kerr, the Wayne County consumer horticulture educator for Michigan State University Extension, container gardening is a great option for those who want to enjoy gardening without the need to dig holes in their backyards or for aspiring gardeners who do not have backyards at all.

METRO DETROIT — The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.

METRO DETROIT — The changing of the seasons doesn’t only bring warmer weather to metro Detroit — it also brings different wildlife, including birds to the area.