Detroit News Online -- News, tips and advice to repair, decorate and maintain your house, home or apartment. http://www.detroitnews.com en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews SaxoTech Online Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:26:07 -0400 15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170001 Jason Hayburn drew two floor plans before he ever set foot in the house that would eventually become his family's home. The end result is part of Saturday's Dearborn Symphony Home Tour. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170001 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170004 'Tis the season for commencement speeches. Ever since Anna Quindlen's 'Get a Life' address written for Villanova University and Steve Jobs' amazing wisdom to the graduates at Stanford, the bar has been set high for sage advice imparted to graduates. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:17:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170004 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170011 Pick up plants all over town, learn about heirloom tomatoes and herbs, get your soil tested and more. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:28:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170011 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170010 Oaks live so long and have such appeal in the landscape that planting one becomes a good investment - one that will outlive the house itself if a few guidelines are followed. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:24:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170010 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170009 See glasswork and more at Fine Art at the Village of Rochester Hills, attend Flower Day, hear music in the Boston-Edison district, tour homes and more. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:23:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170009 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170008 Leslie Littell's husband is of German heritage, and his grandparents were married in that country in 1929. Approximately a decade later, the couple immigrated to the United States. ' Thu, 16 May 2013 19:13:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170008 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170007 Steven Courtney, manager of Michigan State University's Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, is my new go-to guy when I have questions about conifers. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:09:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170007 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170006 Memorial Day is the traditional start to the outdoor entertaining season, but your home's exterior is probably in need of some serious cleaning before you have your first barbecue party of the year. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:06:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170006 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170005 A focal point doesn't have to be an obvious option, such as a fireplace. As Lanie and John Tobin demonstrate, it can be something a little more original. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:05:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170005 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170003 Whenever I spy the word 'caprese,' whether on a menu or in a cookbook, I snap to attention. 'Caprese,' which means 'in the style of Capri,' is best known for caprese salad and includes three of my favorites - basil, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:58:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170003 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170002 At the time of this interview, professional sewer Yana Dee of Traverse City was in the midst of filling a custom order from one of her Internet sales, despite feeling a bit anxious. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/LIFESTYLE01/305170002