From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 26, 2023 ~ The holiday season is officially upon us. But the house is showing signs of wear and tear and we aren’t feeling good about how…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 19, 2023 ~ No one who uses them is immune to the potential danger of falling off a ladder. The Guys have seen it all, from a…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 12, 2023 ~ Years ago, The Inside Guy attended a timeshare presentation. The allure was real; accept a free, multiple night stay at a nice resort in…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 5, 2023 ~ A few years ago, I had a memorable encounter with a young boy at a convenience store. As I approached the entrance, the boy…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 28, 2023 ~ The Guys love concrete patios. Properly designed and placed, they represent great value and low maintenance while enhancing the stay-at-home outdoor living experience. But,…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 21, 2023 ~ The good news is you have choices. The bad news may be that, at some point, you’ll have to make one. Since 1869, when…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 14, 2023 ~ We see it all the time. Projects done in the wrong order that lead to grief, anxiety and money wasted. A classic example came…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, September 8, 2023 ~ Have you ever walked on an outside wooden surface and wondered if it’s safe? Whether a step, front porch, or deck surface, it’s natural…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, August 31, 2023 ~ “No way you can do that in this area.” That’s what you hear in every part of the country from builders and contractors alike…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, August 24, 2023 ~ Cooler evenings and the smells of autumn inspire many of us to seek alternative heat sources in the home. One such choice is to…