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Juggling Act: Small acts of kindness can go a long way during this crisis

In a matter of the weeks, the world as we know it has dramatically changed. But small gestures can go a long way -- a card, a phone call, a picture

| 2 days ago

Smart Solutions: Finding that motivation to organize, declutter

I try to mix a little pleasure with my to-do list in order to make the experience more tolerable

| 2 days ago

Homestyle’s Dish and Design rescheduled

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Detroit News has decided to postpone the March 18 Dish and Design event until June 17

Style at Home: Easter brunch at home

Nothing gets me out of the isolation blues like turning one of my rooms into a new scene.

| 2 days ago

Wise seed choices for novice gardeners

Garden seed suppliers are reporting an extremely high surge of seed orders. In many cases shipments are being delayed due this unprecedented demand.

| 2 days ago

Learning from hard times: What previous generations can teach us in the kitchen

While the COVID-19 crisis is unique, our times share some common elements with many 20th-century upheavals: fluctuating supplies, access issues, and rising unemployment

| 2 days ago

Get fresh air and enjoy a hike, bike on scenic trails

Metro Detroit is home to a multitude of scenic trails where you can get out and seriously stretch your legs, enjoy some elbow room and breathe in fresh air

| 3 days ago

These 10 carryout meals feed the whole family

Restaurants are mixing it up with carryout feasts and food to make your order stretch for days

| 3 days ago

Freeze your food to keep your cooking fresh for weeks to come

But don’t force feed yourself all that kale: Here’s how to prep it and other fast-spoiling goods so they last just as long as that box of high-protein quinoa spaghetti you reluctantly had to buy because it was the only thing left on the shelf

| 3 days ago

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due

The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April’s bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available

| 4 days ago

Extroverts (and introverts, too) face quarantine challenges

The self-isolation designed to arrest the coronavirus’ spread has turned the tables on many norms

| 4 days ago

Detroit artist Sheefy McFly to be featured on BET’s social media

McFly is this week's Artist in Residence on the cable network's Instagram page

| 5 days ago

Hay fever or virus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry

The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen. There’s a whiff of paranoia in the air

| 5 days ago

How I bought a tiny home; one woman’s story

Annie Colpitts, a 30-year-old marketing coordinator, has spent more than a year in an 8 1/2-by-20-foot home that she designed and helped build

| 4 days ago

MI Dream Home: Brethren estate offers vast hunting and fishing options

If you're the outdoors type, you won't want to miss out on a unique property in Brethren with 80 acres of land along Big Bear Creek

MI Dream Home: Brethren estate offers property with hunting and fishing options

Metro Detroiters find ways to come together — while keeping their distance

From Shamrock walks to impromptu porch concerts, Metro Detroiters are finding new and unique ways to create a sense of community with one another

Travel to Michigan’s museums, beach towns, parks — virtually

The coronavirus may keep us indoors, but we can kick your feet up for virtual touring

| 5 days ago

Eight spring cleaning jobs to help take your mind off everything else

Local organizers say being stuck at home is an opportunity to tackle those tasks we often don't have time for. And

Autism diagnosis is more common in the US as racial gap closes

Autism has grown slightly more common in the U.S., but a gap in diagnosis of white and black kids has disappeared

Trash or Treasure: Greek artist better known outside U.S.

Signed Yanni Posnakoff, it’s the work of a Greek artist who was born in 1933, said the appraiser

Welcome Mat: Spring is the time to give your lawn some TLC — and you can do it now

There is something we can do while we're stuck at home -- get our lawns ready for the year. Here are eight tips

Smart Solutions: Update your patio for the sunny spring days to come

Given our current circumstances, this could be a good time to consider some quick and easy updates for your patio, porch or deck to make them more attractive and welcoming for increased usage.

Angie’s List: How can I get my kids more involved in housework?

If you have kids at home, you may be thinking of ways to create more structure in their days. Involving your family in housework is a way to use this time to teach valuable life skills and encourage teamwork — and to keep your home tidy and organized

Design Recipes: How to create a calming home office

With so many people working from home, one challenge may be in how to create an adequate and productive work environment, especially if there is more than one working adult in the household

On the Lamb: Classic holiday dish easier than you think

Like pork, lamb once had something of an image problem

Detroit’s craft cocktails made at home

Drink recipes from Detroit bars, plus a way you can virtually tip your favorite bartenders across the country

Dr. Roach: Is sugar a poison?

There is no longer any question that large amounts of added sugar increase the risk of heart disease and cancer, but one must consider the dose

Recipe: Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery scones

The longstanding family-run bakery is open for curbside delivery and also ships pies, tea, pastries and more nationwide

State wineries promote online sales, wine at home night

Online and other sales -- they’re as varied as the wine selection in a tasting room -- are being launched to make up for loss of in-store revenue and keep operations afloat.

Gimme shelter, and fun times at home

Like the local businesses that have been forced to adapt their practices, Metro Detroiters are finding a variety of ways to spend their time while sheltering in place.

Walking, jogging and enjoying spring still allowed but facilities closed

Many playgrounds, facilities and restrooms are closed, but the wide open nature is still accessible during stay-at-home order

Two James Spirits to give out hand sanitizer Thursday afternoon in Corktown

Buy a bottle of booze while you're there; 20% will be donated to the distillery's out-of-work bar staff

How to date during coronavirus

Ghosted, catfished … COVID-19’d? Like virtually every other part of life, the coronavirus has flipped the world of dating upside down

Junior League of Detroit’s Designers’ Show House pushed back to September

Originally scheduled for May, the Show House will transform the largest home in Detroit's Indian Village.

Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?

Hospitals are gearing up to test if a century-old treatment used to fight off flu and measles outbreaks in the days before vaccines

What to do if you think you’ve got coronavirus

We consult experts to see what you should do if you think you're coming down with coronavirus.

Humans staying home is good news for Metro Detroit shelter dogs

Working from home means more people are available to foster, and stay-at-home order gives volunteers more time to network on behalf of adoptable dogs

Loss of smell, taste might be signal of virus

A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries