March 22, 2012 With Daylight Savings and springtime weather upon us, we’ll soon be opening windows and letting the sun shine in. more »»

March 15, 2012 BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) — A plantation house built nearly 200 years ago in Plaquemines Parish near the Mississippi river was sold at auction for $770,00. more »»

March 8, 2012 MARQUETTE — It may be a week later than usual, but what organizers call the biggest and best builders show in northern Michigan is back town Friday through Sunday. The U.P. more »»

March 1, 2012 WASHINGTON — The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. Sales of previously occupied homes are at their highest level since May 201. more »»

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February 9, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is hitting not just home, but garde. more »»

February 2, 2012 TRAVERSE CITY — Soon after they moved into their drafty old Victorian on Washington Street, Ty and Johanna Schmidt knew they needed to work toward a more energy-efficient hom. more »»

January 26, 2012 Winter won’t be over for a couple more months, but already the sun is climbing a little higher in the sky, and feeling a little warme. more »»

January 19, 2012 Ever wonder how designers make the rooms you see in magazines or on decorating shows look so good? It doesn’t always depend on paint colors or fabric choices. more »»

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