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
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 2, 2024 ~ Everyone has a budget. Whether buying a Porsche or a Pinto, maximizing value and function are critical components of the transaction. Part of the value consideration in any purchase includes return on investment, ROI. Some such investments are more…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, April 18, 2024 ~ How often do we drive by a magnificent older home and marvel at its timeless beauty? So many of these were built to a very high standard, using the best materials and processes available at the time. Unfortunately, some…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, April 11, 2024 ~ Are you ready for a kitchen remodel? Do your outdated laminate countertops and particleboard cabinets make you never want to invite anyone inside your home? After thorough research, referrals and interviews with three professional remodeling companies, it’s time to…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, April 4, 2024 ~ With the arrival of spring rains, the Inside Outside Guys are anticipating an increase in questions about water mitigation for flooded yards in southeast Michigan. Many communities in this region were built on former swamplands, resulting in damp ground…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, March 28, 2024 ~ We underestimate the importance of light in our homes. From safety to psychological to physical performance issues, light is a critical component of our daily existence. In the northern climes, we are all aware of the potentially debilitating depression…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, March 14, 2024 ~ The license law in Michigan and many other states requires contractors to submit written proposals that include clear specifications and pricing for the work to be done. Before a job even begins, an owner and contractor should have complete…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, March 7, 2024 ~ We all acknowledge that getting older is a blessing and a curse. As time goes by, most of us tend to experience reduced capacity in a variety of…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2023 ~ What choices do you have when it comes time to replace those countertops? For the past decade or so, granite has been the go-to product. A lot of local shops purchased the necessary equipment to fabricate custom slabs and…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, Feb. 23, 2023 ~ What is a means of egress? We hear the term all of the time in reference to windows, but what does it really mean? A means of egress might be a driveway, where you can access a lot from…… MORE
