Gardening: Tending to tomatoes in brutal heat

Caring for tomatoes during heat and drought can be a challenge, especially if they’re growing in a container

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Homestyle: New York designer Sasha Bikoff

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The Plumber: Big kitchen remodel comes up short

Also: Material choice for a vintage-looking toilet seat

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Design Recipes: How to achieve perfect furniture placement

Often a room feels overstuffed with furniture or is laid out in a way that lacks cohesion

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Angie’s List: What do I need to know about asbestos in my home?

homeowners need to know the dangers involved in disturbing it, the consequences of asbestos exposure and the proper asbestos removal methods

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Style at Home: Pretty fabric pairings

Here's dive deep into a few of my favorite pretty pairings of the moment

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Home Touch: Enjoying splashy design

Today, Americans take the plunge in 8.4 million backyard pools and soak in 5.5 million hot tubs

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Feds raid alleged upscale art forgery factory near Traverse City

The FBI raids targeted an art scheme involving six-figure deals, wealthy buyers and elegantly faked art that fooled the country's top art experts

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‘Backyard Retreat’ is this week’s Garden Photo Contest winner

Cyndy Ashley of Davisburg has this week's winning photo

Sweet dreams: Summer bedding to lull you to sleep

How to keep cool during warm nights

Restful summer bedding

Woolly&Co. yarn shop survives three major catastrophes

As an entrepreneur, Aviva Susser's perseverance has been put to the test with major challenges not once, not twice but three times in just over two years, and strangely enough, each situation occurred in the month of March.

Trash or Treasure: Collector gone to the dogs

It’s not surprising for a longtime fan of the breed

Gardening: Deadheading keeps plants looking lively

How one deadheads depends the growth habit of the plant

Smart Solutions: Trending in 2020

Many of the latest looks proposed for the home have taken on new meaning like the multipurpose spaces

The Plumber: Special sinks allow continuous work in the laundry room

Some newer style laundry sinks have work accessories

Design Recipes: : 7 outdoor ideas for a luxurious staycation

From pools to outdoor kitchens and spas, outdoor improvements are helping people give their homes resort-style appeal

Style at Home: Summer trends we love

Despite the tranquility of the season you still want your decor to sizzle

Angie’s List: What mistakes should I look out for when planning a remodel?

Keep a sharp eye out for these issues during your planning process, and look for a contracting professional to guide you through the process

MI Dream Home: Waterfront home in Commerce Township has private beach

The 5,592-square-foot estate, built in 2002, has five bedrooms, six baths, and a private sandy beach, dock and boat launch

‘Backyard Oasis’ is this week’s winner of Homestyle Garden Photo Contest

Pam Csatari's photo of her backyard will be a finalist for the grand prize at the end of the summer, a $200 English Gardens gift card

Couple that crafts together stays together 50-plus years

They recently made 80 masks and 18 gowns for medical professionals working at the facility since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

Pinckney couple’s Zen garden exudes tranquility and ‘little surprises’

Steven and Kathy Braykovich are never done working on their backyard garden. Since 1997, they've installed a waterfall, pond, terrace and gazebo area

A Zen garden in Pinckney

Welcome Mat: Boston-Edison kicks off Sounds of Music concerts

A limited number of tickets will be available for Saturday's outdoor concert at a home in Boston-Edison

Juggling Act: Are hugs for loved ones still off limits amid pandemic?

Handshakes are off limits amid the COVID-19 pandemic but what about hugs with loved ones?

Style at Home: The new tradition of grandmillennial style

I have seen a boom on social media for the new traditional aesthetic, all thanks to a “new” design movement called grandmillennial style

Smart Solutions: Small things can make a big impact at home

Discovering what you like to do can make a difference

Trash or Treasure: Bronze sculpture later cast but still valuable

His father purchased the sculpture he brought in the 1970s

Gardening: Reap the benefits of pinching back perennials

The tools used for pinching are your thumb nail and pointer finger, but if that doesn't work for you, needle nose scissors, such as Fiskars 6 inch craft scissors, work like a charm

Gorman’s to close Shelby Township location, liquidation sale starts this week

The furniture retailer is closing its location near Lakeside Mall over a leasing issue

Liz Weston: When parents are the emergency fund

Financial fallout from the pandemic is hitting millennials hard — and many will soon turn to their parents for help, if they haven't already.

MI Dream Home: Montague home nestled on dune overlooking Lake Michigan

The spacious single family estate offers floor to ceiling windows, stone fireplaces, rooftop decks and panoramic views of Lake Michigan

Southfield collector fills home with eclectic art and mid-century design

Collector and art enthusiast Jeffrey Lygon calls his Southfield house “mid-century modest.”

Homestyle Garden Photo Contest: “Wildflower Wonderland” this week’s winner

“Wildflower Wonderland” submitted by Ann Buland from Livonia is this week’s Homestyle Garden Photo Contest winner.

Homestyle: Jeffrey Lygon 1953 Modern Showstopper

Trash or Treasure: Collector concentrates on bathing beauties

Glenna Jo Christen is a fan and collector of antique clothing: Among her favorites are vintage bathing suits

Welcome Mat: Ladybug Giveaway Saturday at English Gardens

Also: Homeowners crave upgrades, Houzz survey finds; Odd Fellows Antiques reopens for antiquers

Gardening: Combat dry season with slow, deep watering for plants

Garden centers and nurseries are loaded with gorgeous flowering shrubs and they can be planted now, but regular watering is a must.

Smart Solutions: Make home shine for Fourth of July

Whether you host a more formal dinner or a casual cocktail party, distinctive details always make your guests feel welcome