Design expo has new energy-saving ideas

Everybody wants to know “what’s new” when they go to an auto show, a garden show, or a pool and spa show. The Oct. 10-12 Fall Remodeling and Design Expo at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi featured the Green Lifestyles Pavilion. The pavilion was...

Make the most of your basement remodel

Another way to improve your basement living space, and to make it safer, is to make sure you have the proper electrical service for your needs. That is especially important if you use a lot of electronic equipment, such as computers, an HDTV, treadmill or power...

First home project step may be a permit

In addition to knowing when they need to get a permit, homeowners need to remember that they should never pull the permit themselves unless they are actually doing the work. Instead, let the contractor pull the permit from the city. If a contractor asks someone else...

Backup power becomes more affordable

A backup generator typically has a transfer switch installed right next to your current electrical box, and when the power goes out, it automatically transfers the power to the backup generator, even if you aren’t home. The generator is connected to your...