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 Andy … [Read more...] about Paragon Plumbing Offering Skill, Experience, Customer Service, Emergency Support
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When Do Construction Projects Need Special Inspections?
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 our readers. Settle in, enjoy, and have fun reading our column this month. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Hi Tom, I have a super topic for this month’s discussion: Special inspections. Tom: Sounds great! I don’t think most folks know about this. It would be great to relay the when, why and … [Read more...] about When Do Construction Projects Need Special Inspections?
How to Make Aging in Place Safer, More Convenient
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” We are going to talk about aging in place, because I receive calls weekly about home modifications such as removing tubs and installing walk-in showers, widening doorways, adding ramps. Yes, the baby boomer generation is aging. Sandy: Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime! Warm, then hot, then blistering hot, and hotter. And let the monsoons pour! Tom: Sounds counterintuitive, but I agree, let’s hope the monsoons, as our summer rains are known, … [Read more...] about How to Make Aging in Place Safer, More Convenient
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
Preparing for the Annual YCCA Home and Garden Show
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would take a road trip. We are going to enter the realm of the YCCA Home Show. Tom: Hey Sandy, are you going nuts yet? Are you working yourself into the annual frenzy that is the annual YCCA Home and Garden Show? Sandy: Busy is what I am normally and is what I love. This time of year, it is such a worthwhile and fulfilling craziness putting together the Annual YCCA Home and Garden Show. Tom: Since the efforts of you … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Annual YCCA Home and Garden Show
How Building Officials Focus on Safety Above All Else
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: Hi Tom, once more into the breach! I know we seem to be focusing on building officials the last few articles, but we should do at least one more shout out for our … [Read more...] about How Building Officials Focus on Safety Above All Else
How Building Codes Ensure Safety
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, and this month we wanted to … [Read more...] about How Building Codes Ensure Safety
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 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
Prescott Fire Wise Festival Puts Fun in Fire Safety
As a community leader in fire prevention services, we’re proud to be a part of the first ever Fire Wise Festival in downtown Prescott. Local fire safety organizations and businesses are coming together in downtown Prescott to celebrate the 100th year of National Fire Prevention Week and the 78th birthday of Smokey Bear in a street festival outside Founding Fathers Collective at 281 N. Granite Street. The one-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, will highlight local businesses that … [Read more...] about Prescott Fire Wise Festival Puts Fun in Fire Safety
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