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…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, June 20, 2024 ~ It’s just dirt, right? The pieces of earth we build homes on are often referred to as “dirt” when discussing the cost of housing,…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, June 13, 2024 ~ If you are a regular listener to the Inside Outside Guys, you are aware we have begun a series of public service announcements, PSAs,…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, June 6, 2024 ~ Why do buildings have windows? It seems a bit crazy to design secure shelter against enemies and the environment only to construct openings in…
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,…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, May 23, 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…
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…
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…
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…
From The Detroit News | By Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstein DETROIT, April 25, 2024 ~ One of the most difficult things we all come to terms with is diminished capacity as we age. We grew older bounding up and…