From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 16, 2026 ~ At some point, we all have to hire a professional to help us with household repairs or replacements. It can be a very stressful situation for several reasons, not the least of which is the very personal nature of our domicile. On top of that is the issue of money and the potential effect on ego should we make a bad decision. There is a formula The Guys use to limit the potential for negative results when vetting a contractor. We call it The Five Ps for short, but it literally becomes the basis for our “measuring stick” when assessing a firm.