From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 28, 2024 ~ Tile is still a popular amenity in homes, particularly in baths and kitchens. Everything from small, 1-inch square ceramic to large format sheets of…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 21, 2024 ~ Stairs. Most of us use them every day without thinking. Nearly every home has a set or two; from steps into the house, steps…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 7, 2024 ~ The Guys are often asked about the criteria we use to refer professional companies to our listeners. One commitment we always look for is…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 31, 2024 ~ It seems odd that a professional painting company would give the Guys DIY tips for painting to share with our listeners every week. But…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 24, 2024 ~ This article is for contractors only. And, to further exclude potential readers, this is intended only for those companies who choose long-term success and…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 17, 2024 ~ Imagine a floating home. No, this is not a backhanded reference to the recent events in Florida. Nor is it about motorized yachts or…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 10, 2024 ~ About 150 years ago, people lived in post-frame barn structures. Back then, it was critical to survival to have the family’s animals protected in…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 15, 2024 ~ Several years ago, a listener contacted us regarding a property he and his wife had just purchased. The home was situated on a 10-acre…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, August 29, 2024 ~ Now is the time of year to look at that exterior masonry. Masonry, like concrete, has an affinity for water and will absorb it…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, August 15, 2024 ~ The Guys get a lot of questions this time of year regarding exterior concrete. Concrete is one of the largest products by volume used…