• Bulbs, Coins, and Magnets: How to Spot a Lead Line in Your Detroit Home,Lauren Yellen

    Bulbs, Coins, and Magnets: How to Spot a Lead Line in Your Detroit Home

      If you live in a classic Detroit home, you probably spent your first few months (or years) falling in love with the original crown molding, the solid oak floors, and maybe that quirky built-in ironing board that you definitely don’t use. But if your home was built before 1945, which, let’s be hone

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  • Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure,Lauren Yellen

    Beyond the Deadbolt: The Deep-Dive Guide to Keeping Your Detroit Home Secure

      So, you’re moving to Detroit. Or maybe you’ve already signed the papers, closed the deal, and you’re currently staring at a stack of boxes in your new living room. Welcome to the neighborhood! Whether you’re in Bagely, East English Village, or a condo in Corktown, there is a specific kind of magic

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  • Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove?,Lauren Yellen

    Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove?

    Asbestos Siding in Detroit: To Remove, or Not to Remove? Hey guys! I’m Lauren Yellen, a building professional and the owner of Make Detroit Home and Make Detroit Home Properties. Before we dive into the dusty (but hopefully damp!) world of siding, I have to address the elephant in the room. You migh

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