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 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. Sandy: Hi Tom. So, this month we should talk … [Read more...] about Using Social Media in Renovation, Construction Projects
Tom Reilly
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
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 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. Sandy: Fall is here Tom. Schools are back in … [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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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?
Experiencing the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials
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
Getting to Know the New Owners of AZ Super Plumber
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
