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The Inside Outside Guys: The True Cost of Bad Decisions

The Inside Outside Guys: The True Cost of Bad Decisions

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, July 25, 2024 ~ Years ago, we were visiting Toronto for a weekend and decided to sup at an exclusive, and quite expensive, French restaurant. It was a hasty choice made without much thought, except to embrace the anticipated experience. What is remembered…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: DIY Hardwood Floors

The Inside Outside Guys: DIY Hardwood Floors

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, July 11, 2024 ~ People are funny. The construction industry has tried for years to sell us on the benefits of well-built homes that will save energy and energy costs, but we keep opting for things like comfort and healthy air. Can we…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: Keeping Your Cool

The Inside Outside Guys: Keeping Your Cool

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, June 27, 2024 ~ Keep cool. Sounds like a hipster admonition from the ’60s, but it is applicable today as we kick off summer with a streak of high temperatures. Because of this, the Guys thought it appropriate to conduct a Physics 101…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: When Pests are Bugging You

The Inside Outside Guys: When Pests are Bugging You

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 30, 2024 ~ We keep our place up north conditioned year-round so we can visit it in June or January. On a recent trip to the lake, we entered the house to find tiny ants all over a portion of the kitchen…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: Gutter Mistakes

The Inside Outside Guys: Gutter Mistakes

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 16, 2024 ~ Does every house in the Midwest need rain gutters? Does every house in the Midwest that has rain gutters have them properly installed, maintained and protected? The answers are “Yes,” “No,“ “No” and “No.” Remember the adage that the…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: Alternative Housing Options

The Inside Outside Guys: Alternative Housing Options

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 16, 2024 ~ The national housing shortage is very real. Michigan alone is projected to have a shortfall this year of more than 160,000 units. Affordability is a big part of this issue, but the root cause goes beyond the “supply and…MORE

The Inside Outside Guys: Brick Pavers or Decorative Concrete?

The Inside Outside Guys: Brick Pavers or Decorative Concrete?

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 9, 2024 ~ Brick pavers and decorative concrete have been popular choices for paving projects in Michigan for many years. They both offer unique benefits and can enhance the appearance of pathways, porches, patios, pool decks and driveways. Concrete salesmen often argue…MORE

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