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. hanks for being such … [Read more...] about Understanding the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials
Sandy Griffis
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 … [Read more...] about Saving Water, Earning Rebates
Using Social Media in Renovation, Construction Projects
Welcome to another addition of At Home with Tom and Sandy. We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate and the construction industry – what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We will share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give … [Read more...] about Using Social Media in Renovation, Construction Projects
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 … [Read more...] about Diagnosing the Issue, Knowing Who to Contact
YCCA Providing Learning Opportunities, Construction Updates
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 will share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you … [Read more...] about YCCA Providing Learning Opportunities, Construction Updates
What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction
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 … [Read more...] about What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction
Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach
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 … [Read more...] about Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach
Practicing Efficient Water Use
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 … [Read more...] about Practicing Efficient Water Use
Sharing Big Thoughts About Tiny Homes
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 … [Read more...] about Sharing Big Thoughts About Tiny Homes
Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?
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 … [Read more...] about Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?