Notes From the Neighborhood

Wavy Siding, Big Problems: Why We Steer Clear of Asbestos Shingles

If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through Detroit’s historic neighborhoods: from the stately streets of Boston-Edison to the cozy blocks of East English Village: you’ve seen it. It’s that distinctive, rigid, slightly "wavy" siding. Sometimes it’s a faded gray, but more often than not, i

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Don’t Smash the Past: Why You Should Save That 1950s Bathroom

If you’ve been house hunting in the D lately, you know the vibe. You walk into a beautiful 1940s or 50s brick ranch in Northwest Detroit or a cozy bungalow in Ferndale, and there it is: the bathroom. We’re talking floor-to-ceiling tile in "Mamie Pink," "Seafoam Mint," or "Dusty Blue." For some peopl

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Don’t Kill Your Bricks: Why Lime Mortar is Non-Negotiable for Historic Detroit Homes

  If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through Boston Edison, Indian Village, or Palmer Woods, you know exactly why we’re obsessed with Detroit. It’s the brickwork. It’s that deep, earthy red, the intricate patterns, and the sheer "they don't build 'em like this anymore" energy of our hist

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