Tips: What’s hot in kitchen renovations right now

Houzz, the uber-popular online resource where users click and scrutinize thousands of home design photos, compiled the results from a 60-question survey of 1,337 registered Houzz users about their recent or planned kitchen renovations.

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Design Recipes: To redesign, shop your house

Instead of purchasing new items, repurpose and reimagine spaces using items that can be found right down the hall.

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How to determine if old seeds are worth sowing

There’s an easy way to test them before you try to use them

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Treasure: Behind-the-scenes experiences at “Roadshow”

Detroit’s own Meadow Brook Hall was the location of three recent episodes that were filmed during a stop last summer at the local landmark.

MI Dream Home: Tawas City hideaway on 15 acres

Gardening: The cast iron plant  can take tough treatment

When attending the annual January Tropical Plant International Trade Show in Florida, I became re-acquainted with Aspidistra elatior.

Smart Solutions: Never too late to start organizing

While National Get Organized Month may have already come and gone, we can still keep the momentum going even if our first attempts have failed.

Design Recipes: How to go hygge

The Danish are considered to be among the happiest people in the world. “Hygge” is the Danish term for cozy contentment.

Angie’s List: What to look for in a midwinter inspection

Perform a midwinter checkup to ensure your home stays in good shape for the remaining cold weeks and the spring to follow.

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Home Advisor: Has the shiplap trend sailed?

Shiplap offers nearly limitless potential. It can be painted or stained to fit into farmhouse modern, industrial, contemporary and beyond.

Juggling Act: Steer clear of handicapped spots

Aren't sure what to do the next time you see some parked in a handicapped spot who shouldn't be? Call the police.

Welcome Mat: Welcome Valentine’s Day with heart wreath

Also: Fire logs offer fragrant pine scent; ake your Michigan Chat Pack on the road; prep for warmth with Macomb Spring Home Improvement Show

Blogger, author: Country house a philosophy not a place

Author and blogger Nora Murphy says a country house is as much a state of mind as a location in her new book “Nora Murphy’s Country House Style.”

Homestyle: Nora Murphy’s Country House Style

Trash or Treasure: Asian market remains strong

Good things sometimes come in small packages. That is certainly true of a small bowl interior designer Rita O’Brien brought in for appraisal at the recent Trash or Treasure session held at the Michigan Design Center in Troy.

Organic Gardening: Johnny’s catalog a handy reference guide

For the amateur or professional grower of vegetables, herbs or flowers, Johnny’s serves as a handy reference.

Home repair loan effort tops expectations

Creators of a home repair loan program are declaring it a success for Detroit even though fewer than a third of all applicants have been approved.

New adventures for Mary Carol Garrity

The longtime Homestyle contributor and owner of Nell Hill's in Kansas City reflects on nearly 40 years of home decor, retail and new adventures

More children are learning how to knit

Once thought to be your grandmother's favorite pasttime, knitting is fast becoming a popular activity among people of all ages, including children.

Gardening: Ward off salt damage

Salr can cause widespread damage to trees, shrubs, grass and other plant life   even if the salt is spread a long way from the greenery.

Welcome Mat: Feng shui expert talks Year of Pig

Dennis Fairchild will offer tips on Feb. 5 at Leon & Lulu on how to bring the Year of the Pig into your own home.

Design Recipes: A case for white kitchen cabinets

Not considered bland, boring or low end, these days white is a popular and desired choice for homeowners looking for a timeless and elegant look and a neutral palette.

Smart Solutions: Turn to books as decor for your home

If you’re looking for an easy way to add personality to your rooms, try incorporating some accents with substance, such as coffee table books.

Angie’s List: Protect home against carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide poses significant risks inside the home. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, upset stomach and confusion.

Kitchen islands evolve to meet today’s needs

Over the years, the kitchen island has come to offer far more than counter space.

Since 2006, Mary Carol Garrity has been doling out design tips to Homestyle readers.

MI Dream home: $1.75M Saugatuck ‘beach home’

$1.75M cottage on Lake Michigan offers a private beach

Safeguard your home from the extreme cold

Subzero temperatures can be dangerous to travel in, but they can cause unexpected problems in your home, as well

iRobot introduces robot lawn mower

The company behind the Roomba vacuumbot, has been working – and working – on robotic lawn mowers

Organizers tackle ‘Messiest Room’ makeover

January is Get Organized month and just in time for that a team of local organizers helped a Farmington Hills widow organize and reclaim his office

Welcome Mat: GoodWeave rugs focus on ethical supply chains

Also: Get organizing tips at Novi Home Show; January a good time for TV sales

Trash or Treasure: Vintage skating trophy prize collectible

Fans of designers such as Ralph Lauren know that vintage trophies – whether they be from horse shows, tennis matches or other sporting events -- are popular collectibles.

Juggling Act: A trip evokes gratitude for U.S.

Visiting Central America as part of a medical mission team reveals how lucky we are to have what we have in the United States

Forma helps keep art of handweaving alive

When Sondra Hoffman studied textiles at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), she purchased her yarn from Forma, a shop in Whitmore Lake that "specialize(s) in yarn and equipment for handweaving, knitting, spinning and dyeing."

Design Recipes: Red is a powerful accent color

From ruby to rich burgundy, red is a powerful accent color when used purposefully in a space.

Small touches create a great master bathroom

You can have an exceptional master bath without overspending

Angie’s List: Splurging for the best materials?

When you cut corners in important areas, you’ll typically end up paying a lot more in the long run.

Smart Solutions: Decorative accents shine in the spotlight

The latest decorative accents are packed with personality like colorful pillows with tassels and pompoms and ceramics that feature a crackle finish.

Detroit grandmother wins HGTV home

Lois Anderson's name was drawn from 65 million entries to win HGTV's Urban Oasis 2018, a completely revamped home in Cincinnati valued at $750,000

Who gets to keep the pet when couples split?

A new California law is supposed to help solve messy pet custody cases