Crafty homeowners may enjoy a rare opportunity to transform seemingly old and useless lumber into inspiring rustic interior designs. In recent years, the trend to repurpose home furnishings and products spilled into the construction materials realm. With the aid of a few basic tools and a DIY attitude, you can reclaim wood and enhance the quality of their...

Built-in desks provide an ideal place to work from home, do schoolwork or work on hobbies or crafts. These kinds of desks can be attached right to the walls in your home. Built-in desks have several advantages over standalone desks, such as blending in with the surrounding décor better and taking up less space overall. A built-in desk...

The color blue has exploded in popularity among homeowners and exterior designers. Many are choosing to repaint their homes in a wide variety of blue paint colors from pastel to darker dramatic hues. However, there are ways you can join in on the blue paint excitement without repainting your entire house. Here we’ll go over some simple ways...

Open concept homes, also called open floor plans, have been a mainstay of home design for decades. There are many reasons this style of architecture is so popular, yet there are also some downsides. If you’re considering an open concept home, here are the major pros and cons to consider: Open Concept Pros Better Flow - With a...

If you’re trying to determine whether it’s better to rent or own a home, it’s crucial to weigh the options regarding your personal situation. Both renting and owning have their advantages and disadvantages, which can even vary from one person to the next. Here are some reasons renting might be the best choice for you: Shorter Contract One...

Decorating a home with an open floor plan can be a challenge. However, designers have learned the best ways to decorate open floor plan homes in ways that both celebrate and downplay the sense of open space. Here are some best practices for decorating for an open floor plan. Repeat Colors & Patterns One of the key elements...

Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash Many of today's building materials are eco-friendly as well as attractive. If you're interested in building a green home or upgrading your existing home to include more eco-friendly materials, take a look at these non-conventional choices in countertops. They're planet-friendly options that also function beautifully and can easily last the lifetime of...

Photo by Pexels via Pixabay If you do not know the process for selling a home it can raise your stress level some. It can also be a very unpleasant experience. During the process, you will have to endure a lot of opinions and suggestions that can either help you or end up hurting your efforts when the...

Photo by kalcommodore via Pixabay Beautiful railings, including the railing that surrounds your deck, plays a major role in your home's curb appeal. Even when it's not visible from the street, a strong, sturdy deck and the railing that surrounds it can still raise your home's resale value. That's extra living space, after all. Even if it is...

This home could not be more adorable, functional or better located. One look & you will want to call it HOME! The first-floor layout is utterly fantastic! You’ll love that it still has its old-world charter & charm, yet an updated flair that’s been perfectly joined to give you todays modern conveniences. It offers a 1st flr master suit w/ French doors leading to the covered wrap around back porch that’s perfect for relaxing w/a glass of wine while watching the sun set in your back yard on Mill Pond. It offers an open Kitchen, eating area, & family room w/these same specular views to enjoy from the inside in front of a cozy fire....

You won't want to miss out on this rare find!! You're going to feel like you're in the country, yet you're in one of the most convenient locations in Clarkston!! Easy access to I75, all major roads, stores, restaurants, schools, parks & lakes. What could get better than that you ask?? Well take a good look at the photos. Yep you're seeing that right.. This home has a large 2 story pole barn w/ an additional attached shed!! For all those buyers out there that thought they couldn't find that perfect workshop, extra garage for all your toys or maybe just that extra outdoor entertaining space without driving a hour for work.. Well here it...

Don't miss this rare find! Vacant Lake front property on Lake Orion. This property previously had a home on it that burnt down several years ago. The township told us that it is a build able lot. However the new owners would have to apply for a variance. Which is a very common thing today with lake property and narrow lots. This property already has city water & sewer on it that has been paid for. It also has a one car garage at the top of the property that is accessible for Summit Dr. The address to the property is 461 Heights Rd. This is a perfect lot that would make for a beautiful walkout that would overlook Lake Orion. Now let's not...