From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 23, 2025 ~ We still design homes for heating in a cold weather climate. When we modify the temperature or humidity or cleanliness of the air, we are conditioning it. Decades ago, our concern focused on surviving the cold winter months, so heating…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 16, 2025 ~ Welcome to the second Friday following the holiday season! This is the deadline by which most of us have officially given up on our New Year’s resolutions. The Guys are stepping in with an idea to help you regain that sense of…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 9, 2025 ~ It’s all about heat. That precious commodity without which we would all perish. Understanding how heat moves can help you to keep your home, and your family, comfortable and safe. First know this: Heat goes to cold. Wherever we have…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, January 2, 2025 ~ Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning that we do not intentionally warm or cool the air…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, December 12, 2024 ~ We recently sat with a young wife who had stepped away from her career to represent the couple during a major build and remodel project. It was her responsibility to engage with the craftsmen as the job progressed to…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, December 5, 2024 ~ When we started the show more than 16 years ago, we hoped to avoid stories like this one. A listener was looking to have a large remodel completed that included a bathroom. The opening line of the email we…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 28, 2024 ~ Tile is still a popular amenity in homes, particularly in baths and kitchens. Everything from small, 1-inch square ceramic to large format sheets of various materials are still being used today. What many of these installations have in common…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 21, 2024 ~ Stairs. Most of us use them every day without thinking. Nearly every home has a set or two; from steps into the house, steps getting us into the basement, or even the staircase that takes us to the second…… MORE
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, November 7, 2024 ~ The Guys are often asked about the criteria we use to refer professional companies to our listeners. One commitment we always look for is what we call a “Professional Services, PSC,” company. A PSC is a firm dedicated to…… MORE
