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At Home with Tom and Sandy

What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction

August 29, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “sit back, relax and enjoy.” We have had great monsoons, not many calls on roof leaks, lots of calls on weed removal. Tom and I are talking “inflation” this month. Sandy:  Hi Tom, I must vent a minute. I just filled up my car and my tank fill was almost $100. This is crazy! Tom:  Tell me about it. We just finished a road trip to South Dakota and almost spent $1,000 in gas. Inflation is real. Sandy:  Yes, inflation is … [Read more...] about What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, inflation, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, YCCA Hammer Time

Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach

July 30, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, in light of everything going on from COVID-19 to unemployment, to everyday stress, to controlled expenses and the cost of living, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and have a lunchbreak, or a “breakfunch,” for those of us who eat small meals between breakfast and lunch and do not take an actual lunch break, and veer away from our normal column.  Settle in, this is going to be wonderful! Sandy:   Hi Tom! It’s August! For our detour … [Read more...] about Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, life coach, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, YCCA’s Hammer Time

Practicing Efficient Water Use

July 3, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “Sit back, relax and enjoy.” Tom and I hope you enjoy our column this month.   Tom:  Hi Sandy! This month, we are having our conversation more than 1,500 miles apart. I am safely ensconced in Vermillion, South Dakota. Sandy: South Dakota – how and why? Tom:  Kids and grandkids. I’m spending the entire month just being a small part of their lives. Sandy: Tom, that is so cool. Enjoy and have fun, but we have a … [Read more...] about Practicing Efficient Water Use

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly

Sharing Big Thoughts About Tiny Homes

May 27, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

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’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll 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. As we all know, there is plenty going on in the … [Read more...] about Sharing Big Thoughts About Tiny Homes

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, Sandy Griffis, Tiny Homes, Tom Reilly, Yavapai County Contractors Association

Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?

April 30, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

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, I am back from gallivanting … [Read more...] about Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, Remodel Before Selling, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, YCCA’s Hammer Time

Experiencing the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials

March 31, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

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. Tom is on vacation, floating in the beautiful blue seas and kayaking somewhe re in the San Juan Islands, drinking beer, eating great food and having a super time. He is not … [Read more...] about Experiencing the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, Construction Materials, Rising Costs of Construction Materials, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, YCCA’s Hammer Time

Getting to Know the New Owners of AZ Super Plumber

February 23, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy!” This month we are talking with William and Brielle Gagnon, new owners of AZ Super Plumber. So, keep reading, and enjoy a cool “Heir Apparent” local family story. When parents own a business, children often find themselves starting to work at a very young age. In the construction business, this can mean developing character through tough manual labor at the bottom of the rung. It can also mean perks like playing with real bulldozers or tagging along … [Read more...] about Getting to Know the New Owners of AZ Super Plumber

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, AZ Super Plumber, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, Yavapai County Contractors Association

What to Expect in Construction for the New Year

January 3, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to another addition 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 we will just talk. Tom: Hello Sandy! Like the John Lennon … [Read more...] about What to Expect in Construction for the New Year

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, construction industry, gratitude, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, Yavapai County Contractors Association

Practicing Water Conservation

November 30, 2021 By quadcities 1 Comment

Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month we are talking about water conservation. Water is a resource to use wisely. Naturally, water sustains all living things. Consider conservation as conscious consumption. We need to respect and appreciate water as a finite resource. Water conservation in practice is low-tech, low-cost and everyone can participate. We all play a part in consuming water. Sandy: Hello again, Tom. Here we are at year end. Wow, did 2021 zip by. We are going to talk … [Read more...] about Practicing Water Conservation

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, construction industry, renovations, Sandy Griffis, The Arizona Department of Water Resources, The Upper Verde River Watershed Protection Coalition, Tom Reilly, Water Conservation, YCCA’s Hammer Time

Adding Quality of Life Value by Remodeling

November 5, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy!” We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry … [Read more...] about Adding Quality of Life Value by Remodeling

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: At Home with Tom and Sandy, Quality of Life, Remodeling, Sandy Griffis, Tom Reilly, Yavapai County Contractors Association, YCCA’s Hammer Time

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