Homes

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published May 29, 2018

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Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Published May 22, 2018

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Picking the right plants can make a shade garden a success

METRO DETROIT — Just because where you are planting your garden may be devoid of sunlight doesn’t mean it has to be without color.

Published May 16, 2018

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Experts offer advice for when high winds threaten to blow away trash, recyclables

METRO DETROIT — A Friday in early May brought extremely high winds that kicked the spring season into high gear.

Published May 8, 2018

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Multigenerational living encourages communal family life

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to multigenerational living, Mom, Dad, the kids — and grandparents — always have a space to come home to, together.

Published May 2, 2018

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Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published April 30, 2018

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Gardeners Club to present lecture on producing a thriving shade garden

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Spring is here, and those looking to plant seeds for their annual gardens may have already hit the dirt. But what if the spot you want to put a garden happens to get very little sunlight? Horticulturist Arlene Welsh is here to help.

Published April 24, 2018

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Officials warn to avoid wounding oak trees to prevent oak wilt

METRO DETROIT — Officials say that oak wilt, caused by an invasive fungus spread by beetles attracted to fresh-cut sap, is exploding through Michigan, and now is the peak time to take preventative measures to save oak trees.

Published April 18, 2018

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Know what to do when wildlife moves into your yard

METRO DETROIT — Spring has sprung, and while it may be nice to get back to nature, sometimes nature can get a little close to metropolitan backyards.

Published April 17, 2018

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Public invited to preview storied historic Detroit mansion

DETROIT — For more than 40 years, the Junior League of Detroit has been conducting its biennial Designers’ Show House fundraisers at homes in the Grosse Pointes. That’s about to change.

Published April 10, 2018

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When thunder roars, go indoors

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 8-14.

Published April 4, 2018

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Transform your backyard into a relaxing getaway

METRO DETROIT — Local landscape experts have some tips about how to catch some relaxing moments outdoors at your home, especially as the weather warms up.

Published March 28, 2018

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Housing experts talk springtime market trends

METRO DETROIT — Several Oakland County-based real estate agents discussed trends in the local housing market, tips for springtime buying and selling, and how to get the most bang for your buck.

Published March 21, 2018

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Working smoke detectors, CO detectors can be lifesavers

METRO DETROIT — The beginning of daylight saving time, which occurred earlier this month, is a great time to check the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes.

Published March 14, 2018

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Experts say choosing the right tree for the right place is key

METRO DETROIT — Late winter and spring are the perfect time to plant trees, but picking one that’s right for your property is about more than just aesthetics.

Published March 7, 2018

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Research, preparation minimize moving hardships

METRO DETROIT — Moving to a new residence can be a real pain in the you-know-what, and it sometimes involves just offering your friends and family pizza and beer for their time and energy.

Published February 28, 2018

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Simple tricks can transform stale living spaces

METRO DETROIT — With the bustling holiday season over and many in the metro Detroit area hunkering down indoors for the winter, local designers say now is a good time to work on home improvements.

Published February 21, 2018

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Cottage & Lakefront Living Show experts talk summer living

METRO DETROIT — With about 17 weeks left until summer, Dawn Baker wants people to start thinking about their cottage and lakefront needs before they shed their winter coats for sandals and shorts.

Published February 14, 2018

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Metro Detroit housing market lacked inventory in 2017 as prices went up

METRO DETROIT — The number of homes on the market keeps dropping and new homes aren’t getting listed as fast, but buyers are coming in large numbers, leading to high sales numbers and rising prices.