Hi, readers – welcome to another edition 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’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers … [Read more...] about Considering Growth, Real Estate and Construction
Sandy Griffis
It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on taking care of your plumbing. Settle in, enjoy and take these precautions to ensure you do not have plumbing issues in your home. Unexpected situations can occur, so an astute, shrewd look around your … [Read more...] about It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
What to Consider Before Remodeling
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “Sit back, relax and enjoy.” Tom and I certainly hope you enjoy our column this month. Sandy: Hey, Tom, what splendiferous topic for our readers is swilling around your head? Tom: Well, I have been thinking about that. As you … [Read more...] about What to Consider Before Remodeling
Resolving to Be RAKtivists
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” Happy New Year! And remember, it is never too late. Every day, people pass up opportunities to make a difference in our community. We can all do “something” and it doesn’t have to cost anything. So, start a daily habit of doing “something.” If you have the … [Read more...] about Resolving to Be RAKtivists
Creating a Livable, Relaxing Outdoor Space
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I like to say, “sit back, relax and enjoy.” Starting four months ago, Tom and I began to introduce you to our community/industry partners so you could get to know them better, and what fun that has been. You have met Steve Simpson of Blue Line Designs, Jim … [Read more...] about Creating a Livable, Relaxing Outdoor Space
Getting to Know Tom Liuzzo with Granite Basin Engineering
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. As you know, Tom and I have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for several years now and what fun it has been. Starting three months ago and continuing forward for a few more publications, Tom and I have … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Tom Liuzzo with Granite Basin Engineering
Removing Emotional Clutter; Remodeling from Within
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, in light of everything going on with the coronavirus, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and enjoy a lunchbreak or for those of us who breakfunch – something which I do all day, eating small meals between breakfast and lunch and do not take a … [Read more...] about Removing Emotional Clutter; Remodeling from Within
Finding that Special Place for Peace and Contemplation
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Here we are, Tom, in a new year. As they say, how time flies. Speaking of time flying, fleeting and anything but coasting – we have been sharing our monthly column with the Quad Cities Business News readers for three years this March. Super cool, … [Read more...] about Finding that Special Place for Peace and Contemplation
Making Resolutions, Spreading Kindness
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Happy New Year! It is never too late. Every day, people pass up opportunities to make a difference in our community. We can all do something and it doesn’t have to cost anything. So, start a daily habit of doing something. If you have the power to make … [Read more...] about Making Resolutions, Spreading Kindness
Becoming More Energy Efficient
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy” and this month we are going to talk about energy. Yep, there is a certain amount of energy in our column. Sandy: Well here we are again, Tom, fall is in the air, and I believe I can smell Christmas! Tom: Definitely my favorite time of year. Sandy: The … [Read more...] about Becoming More Energy Efficient