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June 23, 2023

12 Backyard Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

When homeowners think about increasing the value of their homes, they often focus solely on interior renovations. While it’s true that the inside of your home is crucial, don’t overlook the potential impact of your backyard! A well-designed and maintained outdoor space can significantly boost your property’s value and attract potential buyers. Additionally, you’ll get […]

Decorating, Featured, Lifestyle

June 8, 2023

Bye Bye Gray, Hello Color: 10 Exciting Interior Design Trends We’re Seeing

After years of minimalism and neutral color schemes, it seems that interior design is moving in a new direction. Don’t get us wrong — there’s a time and place for the white and neutral, but if you’re hoping to branch out and spice things up, we have some good news! From maximalism to vintage-inspired decor, there […]

Featured, Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

May 24, 2023

11 Ways to Reduce Energy Usage at Home

This summer it’s important to take a moment and consider how our daily actions impact the environment. One simple yet effective way to reduce our carbon footprint is by reducing our energy usage at home. By taking steps to conserve energy, we can help preserve natural resources and reduce the emissions that negatively impact our […]

Decorating, Lifestyle

January 31, 2023

Ways to Incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023 in Your Home

Just a few weeks ago, Pantone released their Color of the Year for 2023 — Viva Magenta! This vibrant, vigorous hue is powerful and empowering. It “revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint, [and is] an electrifying, and a boundaryless shade that is manifesting as a stand-out statement.” In our hyper-connected, technology-centered world, Viva […]

Lifestyle

January 26, 2023

How To Prepare For A Power Outage

No one likes a power outage. Especially since power outages can happen unexpectedly and can last for an often unpredictable amount of time. Therefore, It is important to be prepared in case of a power outage to ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and your family. Here are some tips on how to prepare […]

Lifestyle

January 18, 2023

6 Tips For Organizing Your Kitchen

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place where conversations are had, food is shared, and entertainment occurs. With so much activity comes a lot of memories and, most likely, a lot of mess. If you feel like you’re always needing to clean the kitchen, you’re not alone! Here are […]

Shot of young family of three carrying moving boxes into their new home

Lifestyle

September 28, 2022

How To Make Moving Easier For You And Your Kids

It’s only a matter of time until you get your first block party invitation in the mail, and the shouts of street hockey and the kids playing in the backyard with new friends will soon be music to your ears. There are countless new memories to be had in your new community- and it all […]

Fall, Lifestyle, Weekender

September 28, 2022

How To Prepare Your Home for Winter: A Checklist

Preparing your house for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now. After all, most of us don’t enjoy spending our down time doing home maintenance tasks when we could be enjoying the fall foliage, going apple picking, or sipping pumpkin-spiced lattes. But, here’s the reality: being ready now gives […]

Lifestyle

August 23, 2022

Fun Things to Do in Michigan in the Fall

Autumn in Michigan is one of the nation’s most beautiful landscapes. As the air turns crisp, the leaves create a kaleidoscope of fiery colors. The colors show up first in the Upper Peninsula. Due to the colder weather, you can see the beginnings of fall in early September. For the rest of the Mitten State, […]

Featured, Lifestyle

May 3, 2022

Fun Things to Do in Michigan in Spring

It’s no denying that Michigan’s winters can get a bit dreary. With longer nights and colder days, it makes you wish for the warmth of springtime the longer it goes on. As the snow melts away and the sun returns, Michiganders are drawn back outside and into the sunshine. With the flowers blooming and springtime […]