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 ~ Maintaining a Naturally Clean Home
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 and his father beat me to the door. The young boy pulled his sleeve down past his hand before grabbing the door handle. Impressed by his gesture,…… MORE
The Inside Outside Guys ~ Considering the Best Deck Materials for Your Home
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, 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, what if you have uneven terrain around the home or a sizable vertical drop to the ground from…… MORE
The Inside Outside Guys ~ Water Heaters and Efficiency, Longevity
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 Edwin Rudd invented the first automatic storage tank type gas water heater, domestic water heating…… MORE
The Inside Outside Guys ~ To Spare Yourself Grief, Prioritize Home Projects
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 to our attention recently when a listener notified us of an issue he was dealing…… MORE
The Inside Outside Guys ~ Annual Deck Inspections are an Important Step
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, 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 to have concerns about its safety.Wet wooden surfaces can be very slippery.If not built and maintained properly,…… MORE
Detroit Lions Pull Out Shock Win Over Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs to Open NFL Season
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Sept. 8, 2023 ~ The Detroit Lions opened the NFL season in an upset with a surprising 21-20 win over defending Super Bowl Champs, the Kansas City Chiefs. This game was the first time the Lions opened the NFL season against the Super Bowl champion since 1967. “JR…… MORE
PHOTOS: Phillip Phillips Rocks Lauren’s Baby Bash
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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
The Inside Outside Guys ~ Inspect Your Chimney for Your Family’s Safety
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck BreidensteinDETROIT, 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 build a wood burning fire in the fireplace. But the National Fire Protection Association cautions us to…… MORE
