Information for your West Michigan Home & Garden

A rule that everyone should live by: for every tree that is cut down, two more should be planted. Planting trees can save the environment.

The West Michigan Real Estate Directory is the place to search homes, acreage, businesses for sale, and lakefront property in the area.

A great way to beat the winter blues is to force bulbs or branches to bloom early. It’s a simple process, and will be sure to lift your mood!

When it comes to your home, and everything inside that has value, it’s important to keep those it insured with homeowners insurance.

Tree diseases common to the West Michigan area include Oak Wilt Disease, a fungus, and Beech Bark Disease which is caused by insects..

Screens are fairly simple and inexpensive to fix. With the right materials, you can fix a screen in less than an hour for about $20 or less.

With all the snow that winter brings, there is sure to be muddy lawns and driveways once the snow melts and the rain starts.

Get the most out of your money by caring for your lawn mower and lawn and garden tools is the best way to keep them in tip top shape.

Removing ice and snow from your roof can prevent damage later. Here are tips on how to keep your roof clear.

There are many quality home builders in West Michigan who specialize in building energy efficient, attractive, and well-built homes.

When hiring someone to work on your home or to build a new one, you should be sure to find a licensed contractor to ensure quality work.

Estate sales and auctions make for a great weekend event to take your family hunting for treasures and deals you won’t find anywhere else.

West Michigan businesses can help you find the perfect, fresh Christmas tree and recycle that tree after the holidays.

If you want to increase security and extend the hours of outdoor enjoyment on your property, consider landscape lights outside your home.

Pruning is a way to maintain proper health and growth, and to keep the size and shape of a tree or shrub in order and visually appealing.

Home sales are on the rise, so if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, now may be the time to make some changes.

Landscape stone and rock can mold the perfect path through your garden, create a new, separate space, and add value to your property.

Windows offer beautiful views of the outdoors, and the option of privacy indoors, and that begins with window treatments.

Structured wiring provides flexibility, the ability to move phone, computer and TV locations throughout the building without costly hassles.

We have created a handy list of seasonal “chores” and suggestions for important activities to accomplish season by season.

Here are tricks and tips to keep the humidity at a comfortable setting so you can rest well at night, and breathe easy during the day.

Here are a few maintenance tips to keep your furnace running in top condition and save you extra cost from your pocketbook.

If your family produces a large amount of kitchen scraps, why not compost and use them as a natural fertilizer for your garden?