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The Inside Outside Guys ~ Ensuring Chimney Safety for a Warm and Cozy Home

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Ensuring Chimney Safety for a Warm and Cozy Home

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, December 21, 2023 ~ From the earliest cave shelters to the grand castles of Europe, fire has been the primary source of warmth for thousands of years.Even as building science continues to advance, wood-burning fireplaces remain a common feature in homes and continue to…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Learning About Anode Rods

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Learning About Anode Rods

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, December 14, 2023 ~ Nearly every home has one.Water heaters are ubiquitous in buildings, though they are not all the same.In most cases we heat and store water in a tank which has either electric elements or a gas burner that takes domestic water…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Add Color to Your Life

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Add Color to Your Life

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, December 7, 2023 ~ Who really chooses that color you have to have on your dining room accent wall?You might believe it was your refined taste and sense of hue and space that made you purchase that beautiful Cracked Pepper from BEHR, or Valspar’s…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Keeping Your Home Safe and Cozy in the Cold

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Keeping Your Home Safe and Cozy in the Cold

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, November 30, 2023 ~ The hosts on 760 WJR’s “‘JR Morning with Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Guy Gordon” recently posed a great question to the Guys.Lloyd, Jamie, and Guy asked what homeowners should be doing to stay comfortable, safe and healthy throughout the…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Winter is Coming

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Winter is Coming

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, November 16, 2023 ~ As much as we don’t like to think about it, winter is coming and it’s time to prepare.Here are a few of the emails we have responded to recently to help homeowners get through the cold months ahead.Margaret from Canton…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Add Space for the Holidays

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Add Space for the Holidays

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, November 9, 2023 ~ Do you have family coming over for the holidays?Perhaps you’ve had a space crunch in years gone by when a lot of people are in your home for the day or even a weekend.Adding on to your home can be…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Give Your Home a Holiday a Spruce Up

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Give Your Home a Holiday a Spruce Up

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, 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 it will present to family and friends when we entertain. What to do? How about considering…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Using a Ladder Safely

The Inside Outside Guys ~ Using a Ladder Safely

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, 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 misstep off a short, two-step kitchen ladder that led to a debilitating ankle injury to overreach incidents…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ How Do You Buy?

The Inside Outside Guys ~ How Do You Buy?

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 exchange for spending a few hours listening to a presentation about the value of investing…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys ~ The Case For Charging For Bid Proposals

The Inside Outside Guys ~ The Case For Charging For Bid Proposals

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 when you suggest charging for bid proposals. A few weeks ago, we chastened our listeners…MORE

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