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The Best Practices for a Safe + Clean Fire Pit

One of the highlights of summer is late night backyard bonfires. Before you start making s’mores, make sure your fire pit is in good shape so you, your family and guests stay safe. Follow these quick and easy best practices so your firepit stays clean throughout the summer season. Remove ...

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5 Ways to Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

  There are so many perks to summer, but there is one common pest… Mosquitoes! Whether you’re wanting to avoid the smell or harsh chemicals, you may want to opt for a more natural way to repel mosquitoes from yourself and your yard. We’ve researched five ways to keep these ...

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17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House

Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. Image: T.S. Berry, photo What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub Image: Realproimages.com If resale value is important ...

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5 extraordinary historic Michigan homes you need to visit

Ever see a gorgeous home and wish you could peek inside? You can with these 15 gorgeous, historic, architecturally significant houses — ranging from a pint-sized Frank Lloyd Wright gem to the sprawling mansion of an early Detroit auto-industry widow. MLive file photo | Emily Zoladz Honolulu House In the mid-1800’s, ...

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