Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom from Pexels Homeowners typically want to tackle renovation projects that will benefit them in multiple ways. Ideally there should be a healthy mix of aesthetically pleasing upgrades that also help reduce utility costs. The following rank among the energy efficient home renovation projects that can save you money while still improving aesthetic and quality...

Sometimes the idea of a large backyard with a perfect lawn doesn't balance a homeowner's desire for functionality. When people want to spend more time outdoors, they typically hire contractors to build wooden decks of brick patios. One best-of-both-worlds trend involves using finished concrete to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor livings spaces. Both new construction designs...

Photo by Fotocraft via Shutterstock Many homeowners spend thousands of dollars on improvements and upgrades only to find out that the return on their investment (ROI) is less than $1 to $1. That means that for every dollar spent, the selling price of their home does not go up a corresponding dollar. In fact, very few home improvements...

Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels While reducing energy costs is often a top priority of those who invest in green home solutions, these sustainable updates and upgrades have also earned a reputation of being costly to implement. In fact, eco homes have become somewhat of a luxury trend due to the rising cost of building with sustainable...

You will fall in love the moment you step into this beautiful home in the Ashford Sub. If spending time outdoors is your passion, this house is perfect w/a large corner lot, built in heated swimming pool, Oakland County park for walking, running & cross country skiing is a short walk across from the sub. Nice floor plan for entertaining & hosting for the upcoming hoidays. Light & bright kitchen w/white cabinets, corianne counters & stainless appliances open to the family rm which looks out onto the pool area & features a warming fireplace perfect for those colder months. Working from home? No problem. A first floor office...

You will fall in love the moment you step into this beautiful home in the Ashford Sub. If spending time outdoors is your passion, this house is perfect w/a large corner lot, built in heated swimming pool, Oakland County park for walking, running & cross country skiing is a short walk across from the sub. Nice floor plan for entertaining & hosting for the upcoming hoidays. Light & bright kitchen w/white cabinets, corianne counters & stainless appliances open to the family rm which looks out onto the pool area & features a warming fireplace perfect for those colder months. Working from home? No problem. A first floor office...

GREAT INVESTMENT for someone with a little spare time! A home that offers everything you need sitting on a half acre lot down a quiet, paved street! Over 1500 sqft including 4 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms. Two bedrooms are located on the 1st floor with the other two upstairs. Upper level could also be used as a huge, luxurious primary suite with walk-in-closet. Lots of options here! Kitchen, dining and living space flow together to make one big open living area. First floor laundry space! Just needs a little paint & elbow grease to shine this place up! Detached garage has electric door opener & lots of space for storage or a workshop!...

Wow.. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths in the Popular Pioneer Highlands. Home Has Beautiful Original Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen, Partially Finished Basement With Wet Bar. Newer Windows, Covered Front Porch, Large Back Yard That's Mostly Fenced With An Oversized 2.5 Car Detached Garage. Driveway Can Fit 4 Cars. Don't Forget Sylvan Lake Beach Access Down The Block. Lovely Treed Neighborhood. Convenient Location. All Appliances...

Wow.. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths in the Popular Pioneer Highlands. Home Has Beautiful Original Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen, Partially Finished Basement With Wet Bar. Newer Windows, Covered Front Porch, Large Back Yard That's Mostly Fenced With An Oversized 2.5 Car Detached Garage. Driveway Can Fit 4 Cars. Don't Forget Sylvan Lake Beach Access Down The Block. Lovely Treed Neighborhood. Convenient Location. All Appliances...

Perfect size, buildable lot. Great, convenient location. Looks out at park across the street. Quiet block of homes. Agent is related to...

Perfect size, buildable lot. Great, convenient location. Looks out at park across the street. Quiet block of homes. Agent is related to...

GREAT INVESTMENT for someone with a little spare time! A home that offers everything you need sitting on a half acre lot down a quiet, paved street! Over 1500 sqft including 4 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms. Two bedrooms are located on the 1st floor with the other two upstairs. Upper level could also be used as a huge, luxurious primary suite with walk-in-closet. Lots of options here! Kitchen, dining and living space flow together to make one big open living area. First floor laundry space! Just needs a little paint & elbow grease to shine this place up! Detached garage has electric door opener & lots of space for storage or a workshop!...