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Home improvement: Where function meets fashion in kitchen and bath design
We often find times when we look around our home and consider how we can update the look. There are several ways to do this, but how much better to do it in a way that also improves the functionality of your space?
Homemade fireworks believed to be cause of partial home explosion in Wyandotte
Police said it was the result of someone trying to create homemade fireworks, but the official cause remains under investigation.
5 things you may not know about installing a generator
We are in peak storm season and we know that means power outages. A generator is all you need to help keep the lights on when the sky gets dark, but do you know how to install it?
Have you seen what a modern senior living community looks like?
How does this sound - life in a community where everything you want to do is within walking distance, you have social events programmed every week, and it’s all for an affordable cost.
Make cleaning your floors fun for just $15
Now you can make your floors sparkling clean as you just glide and dance away while wearing these snugly comfortable elastic mop slippers. Get the 3-pack of Lazy Maid Quick-Mop Slippers today while the usual $59 sticker price is discounted by 74% and you can have them for just $14.99.
These home energy efficiency tips will help you save money this winter
The real scary gremlins are energy vampires that suck juice from appliances and or other devices costing American households an average of $100 a year on their energy bills.
Before you sell your home, you might want to do these 3 things
Let’s face it, selling a home can be stressful. Between making repairs and getting your home ready, and dealing with the inspections, stagings, and showings, it’s a lot to deal with. To learn how you can hopefully streamline the process we spoke to Beatrice De Joung, a Consumers Trend Expert with Opendoor.
How to transform your backyard into a beautiful living space this summer
Now that the summer weather has settled in, everybody will be spending more time outdoors. So how can you transform your backyard to be more inviting for all that entertaining and relaxing you plan to do this season? Well, we spoke to the experts at LumberJack Home and Building Center to get their advice on how to build your dream backyard.
Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attention
It's time for some spring cleaning! Clutter in your home can actually be a hazard, and research finds that a messy home can have a negative impact on your mood, sleep, energy and productivity.
Here’s what you should keep in mind when shopping for a deck
Whether you want to replace the deck you already have, or add the first one to your home, there are certain things to consider when choosing the best deck for you.
Expert shares advice on how to prep your air conditioning before summer
The temperatures may be going up and down as we transition to spring, but soon, things will start to continuously heat up -- and if you want to make sure you can keep your cool at home or at a business, now is the time to get ready.
Washtenaw County Clerk warns of ‘potential scam’ postcards, issues consumer advisory
The “Home Warranty Replacement” postcards are part of a marketing scam to get individuals to call an out-of-state company, officials said.
Expert explains how refinancing your home could potentially put more money in your pocket
Many people make a New Year’s resolution to save money, pay off credit card bills that are coming in after the holidays, and just get their finances in order in general.
‘I just want it to be over’: Local family forced from home over feud with Ann Arbor Township
A local woman says she and her family were forced from their home by Ann Arbor Township officials in October.
Could home insulation help you save money and keep warmer this holiday season?
Ready for winter? The Department of Energy wants everyone to prepare for big jumps in the cost of heating their home, which could be 50% higher than last year, according to estimates.
FDA warns Ellume COVID-19 at-home test has potential for false positive results
The FDA issued a warning Tuesday the potential for false positive results with certain lots of the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test due to a recently identified manufacturing issue.
This one item can change the entire look of your home
After the last year and a half we’ve had, this might be the first time in a long time that families will gather together during the holidays, and you may be feeling like your home is overdue for a fresh look.
These tips will help ensure the safety of your pets in the event of a fire
On average, 500,000 pets are impacted by smoke inhalation a year, primarily from house fires, and of those 40,000 do not survive. July happens to be Pet Fire Safety Month, so it is a good time to prep your pet and your home for fire safety. The experts at Kidde are helping us get ready.
Detroit officials say 12-year-old fatally shot when kids were playing with gun
Three boys found a gun inside a home on Rochelle Street in Detroit and were playing with it when it fired, striking and killing a 12-year-old boy.
Here’s a resource that can help save money on a mortgage: Your home
If you are looking to reset your financial goals, save money and pay off any lingering debt, look around! Your home may be a resource that can help you save money on your mortgage.
Wayne County to halt foreclosures of occupied homes, businesses through 2022
Michigan’s Wayne County is halting foreclosures on homes and businesses through 2022 to help those negatively affected by the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Treasurer: Macomb County will not foreclose occupied homes, businesses in 2021
No occupied homes or businesses in Macomb County will face foreclosure in 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s treasurer announced Monday.
This is the laziest way to shop for new floors, and still get what you want
Springtime is a favorite season for getting things done around the house, and if you are spending more time at home, like many, you may have noticed your floors have received a lot of wear and tear.
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley kicks off 2021 Women Build home
Volunteers for Women Build 2021 pose at the Simby family home in Ypsilanti. YPSILANTI, Mich. – Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began work on its 2021 Women Build home with volunteers on Friday. A volunteer helps with renovations on the 2021 Women Build home on March 26, 2021. (Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley)“We are excited to safely host volunteers with Health & Safety Guidelines related to COVID-19,” Borst continued. To learn more about Women Build or to sign up, visit www.h4h.org/women-build.
3 Ways to organize your entryway
The entryway is the first thing you see when you walk in, it sets the tone for the whole house. Create a “Drop Zone”Like I mentioned, the first thing I do when I walk in is drop everything, and that is a habit not likely to change. Sections of the drop zone can include things like keys, mail, masks, and maybe seasonal items like sunglasses or hats and gloves. AdConsider who can reach whatIf you have kids living at your house, they are going to be able to reach different things than you are. Put things you need and grab often at around shoulder height, easy to grasp.
Money Monday: What to know about home office tax deductions
Working from home last year and now this year? There are home office tax deductions that you need to be aware of. Watch the video above to learn more. Resource:More: Money Monday section
Experts share advice for selling old items you no longer use
DETROIT – If you’ve spent some time organizing and decluttering your home you’re probably wondering what to do with all that stuff you’ve cleaned out. Experts have said that there are ways to make money from the things you no longer need. Some of the best-selling items in your home are old toasters, coffee makers and mixers. Other options are clothes you don’t wear, toys your children don’t play with, maybe older electronics. There are sites like Poshmark, eBay and Facebook marketplace where you can sell items.
Westland police seek missing girl, 17, last seen entering unknown vehicle
Westland police are looking for Auriana Thomas, 17, who was reportedly last seen leaving her Westland home at about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, March 5. WESTLAND, Mich. – Police are seeking help from the public to locate a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen early Friday morning. Westland police are looking for Auriana Thomas, 17, who was reportedly last seen leaving her Westland home at about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, March 5. Police say Thomas was picked up by a white SUV, which could have possible been an Uber or Lyft vehicle. There is evidence that suggests Thomas may be in the area of Six Mile and Newburgh roads in Livonia, or Six Mile and Haggerty roads in Northville Township.