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The Inside Outside Guys: The ‘Five Ps’ Help Find a Reliable Contractor

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.

The Inside Outside Guys: Are All Cabinets the Same? How To Spot the Quality

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, October 9, 2026 ~ Cabinets come in all different shapes and sizes. They are also available in many different price points. It makes sense that you might have a high-end, custom product in the one household room with the highest level of fit and finish: the kitchen. This room also tends to be the most utilized space in the house as well, so quality products are in demand for function, beauty and longevity. Is there really a difference between one product and another? Aren’t all cabinets the same despite variations in color?

The Inside Outside Guys: Should You Install a Roof Window in Your Home

From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2026 ~ They have been around for thousands of years. Perhaps the Oculus in Rome is the best-known open hole in the roof of the Pantheon. It dates from 600 B.C., creating a nearly 30-foot opening in the spherical dome of unreinforced concrete.