From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, Feb. 13, 2025 ~ Ah, the dregs of winter. Everyone is suffering from seasonal affective disorder and praying for the sun to shine. But there are things you…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, Feb. 6, 2025 ~ Some say there is no such thing as a “win-win” negotiation. The Guys strongly disagree. We believe there should never be a loser in…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 23, 2025 ~ We still design homes for heating in a cold weather climate. When we modify the temperature or humidity or cleanliness of the air, we are…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 16, 2025 ~ Welcome to the second Friday following the holiday season! This is the deadline by which most of us have officially given up on our New…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 9, 2025 ~ It’s all about heat. That precious commodity without which we would all perish. Understanding how heat moves can help you to keep your home, and…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 2, 2025 ~ Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, December 26, 2024 ~ The word “plumbing” comes from the Latin word for lead, plumbum. The Romans popularized the use of lead in water and sewer pipes and…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, December 12, 2024 ~ We recently sat with a young wife who had stepped away from her career to represent the couple during a major build and remodel…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, December 5, 2024 ~ When we started the show more than 16 years ago, we hoped to avoid stories like this one. A listener was looking to have…
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…