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Have you ever noticed how clever animals are when it comes to making a home? We talk about smart houses and innovative designs all the time, but animals have been building perfect homes for millions ...

For this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Whitney Amann and photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take you to a wonderful house on the shores of Torch Lake with a fantastic floor plan and close to ...