Energy saving tips for homeowners
With escalating energy costs and rising prices for home improvement projects, everyone is looking for ways to conserve and cut costs without breaking the bank [...]
Energy Efficient Homes: Save greenbacks while going "green"
By Jeffery Hammerberg So-called "green building" practices have been around for years, but mostly on the fringes. But lately the trend is going [...]
First-time homeowner becomes first-time fix-it gal
Almost two years ago, I walked past a big "SOLD" sign, nailed a pride flag to the front door of a house and called it mine. After years of living in apartments [...]
Five can't-miss tips for brightening your bath
Most homeowners know by now that improvements to bathrooms can bring big returns on investment when it comes time to resell a house. But there's another [...]
Florists help devastated family start a new life
BY SHARON GITTLEMAN BIRMINGHAM – When disaster struck the Gilliams family, Bob Kupfer and Tim Robinson rushed to help. The pair, owners of Tiffany Florist in [...]
Home buying made easier by gay business partners
Chris Campbell Senior loan consultant Royal Oak (248) 890-7726 http://www.samesexloans.com Jason Vorva Real estate agent Livonia (734) [...]
Home decor: Take a cue From Mother Nature
As the leaves on the trees begin to change color, so does taste in home decor. The transformation from a green landscape to one filled with rich russet colors [...]
Invest in home improvements, not in tools for the job
Many smart homeowners see fall as the year's last chance to fix that leaky roof, resurface the driveway, restain the deck, clean the chimney and tidy the yard. [...]
Ferndale lofts to launch in city's epicenter
The Woodward Ave Lofts 320 W. Nine Mile Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays: 1 to 5 p.m. More [...]
Furniture moves into the bathroom
Bathrooms have gone from cramped rooms tucked away at the end of the hall that merely served their purpose, to large, airy showplaces. From state-of-the-art [...]
Preparing your backyard for winter
As the weather cools, many homeowners already have a system in place to help prepare their home's exterior for the looming winter season. Making sure outdoor [...]
