• 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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  • Don’t Smash the Past: Why You Should Save That 1950s Bathroom,Lauren Yellen

    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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