
Raising the Roof: Why Organic Shingles Are the Ultimate Detroit No-Go
If you’ve lived in Detroit for more than five minutes, you know our weather has a bit of a personality disorder. We can go from a humid 90-degree afternoon to a freezing rainstorm that turns the Lodge into an ice rink by midnight. While we’re tough enough to handle it, your house might not be: esp

The Detroit Insurance Hustle: Home, Auto, and Everything In Between
So, you’ve decided to make the move. You’ve been scrolling through Zillow, you’ve fallen in love with a Tudor in University District or a fixer-upper in East English Village, and you’re ready to close the deal. Buying a house in Detroit is one of the most exciting things you can do, the architecture

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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