Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Hi Tom! We are back again, and this month I want to introduce Andy Ulibarri, the owner of Paragon Plumbing to our readers. Tom: Great! I have known and worked with … [Read more...] about Paragon Plumbing Offering Skill, Experience, Customer Service, Emergency Support
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How a Remodeling Project Impacts Your Investment
Welcome to another edition of “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry, what is up, what is down, what is hot and what is not. We will share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. We will talk about products, how to take care of your home and so much more. Tom: Well, Sandy, what is new? Sandy: Oh Tom, … [Read more...] about How a Remodeling Project Impacts Your Investment
Another Home Run for the Home Show
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Tom: Gosh Sandy, have you recovered yet from another fantastic Home Show? Sandy: Barely, Tom, but you are correct that the show was fantastic. The show is a wonderful forum … [Read more...] about Another Home Run for the Home Show
Meet Chief Building Official Ryan Greene
Welcome to “At Home with Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers! Sandy: Once again Tom, here we are back in print and landing in mailboxes. I, of course, love all the building officials in our Quad Cities area, but wanted to talk with … [Read more...] about Meet Chief Building Official Ryan Greene
Envisioning Prescott’s Future Through the General Plan Process
Welcome to “At Home with Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and the community. Tom and I love talking with you readers. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column this month. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Well, Tom, we are back again and the topic is very timely. The Prescott General Plan 2025 is being developed and we want our readers to know all about it. Tom: We talked about the Prescott … [Read more...] about Envisioning Prescott’s Future Through the General Plan Process
Controlling Weeds, Watering Plants, Preparing for Monsoon Season
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would get in the weeds. Tom: Sandy, I suspect you already have a plan for this month’s column. Sandy: Hi Tom, yep, you know me, always planning, thinking and dreaming. I asked Josh Crothers, owner of Prescott Landscape Professionals, and Chris Welborn, owner of Vicente Landscaping, to join us. We are getting into the summer months, and I want our readers to get great information regarding their landscape during this … [Read more...] about Controlling Weeds, Watering Plants, Preparing for Monsoon Season
Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would take a “road trip” as we veer away from our normal column. Settle in. This is going to be wonderful! Sandy: Hi Tom! Happy April! For our detour topic this month, I have invited Mr. Vincent, or, as we all know him to be, Vinny Gallegos, to talk with us this month. Vinny is the executive director of the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization, (CYMPO). Tom: Excellent, welcome Vinny! Vinny: Greetings … [Read more...] about Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Considering Inflation, Return on Investment When Remodeling
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home – and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Wow, Tom, have you been keeping up with the cost of everything these last few months? It is nuts! Tom: No joke there, Sandy. I can’t think of a single product … [Read more...] about Considering Inflation, Return on Investment When Remodeling
Saving Water, Earning Rebates
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” This month we have a guest, Kay Sydow, the water resource project manager for the City of Prescott. So keep reading, because we are going to talk water. Sandy: Welcome to our column, Kay. Tom and I are thrilled you are joining us and we are excited to talk about water. Kay: Thank you for the invite, Tom and Sandy, and yes, we are going to talk about water and more specifically, about the city’s Water Conservation Incentive Program. Sandy: Kay, … [Read more...] about Saving Water, Earning Rebates
Diagnosing the Issue, Knowing Who to Contact
"Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Tom: Hi, Sandy. I have a topic that I would like to put forward for this month. You are always talking about the hundreds of calls you get from folks in our area, and I have always wanted to ask you, what are the types of calls you receive? Are you up for that? Sandy: Yes, Tom, that could be fun. I do get some strange requests for information. Tom: Great! Let’s get started. What is the strangest request you get the most? Sandy: OK, the … [Read more...] about Diagnosing the Issue, Knowing Who to Contact