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: Wow, Tom, have you been keeping up with the cost of everything these last few months? It is nuts! Tom: No joke there, Sandy. I can’t think of a single product … [Read more...] about Considering Inflation, Return on Investment When Remodeling
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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
Considering the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Home
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “sit back and relax.” We hope you enjoy our column this month. Sandy: Hey Tom, winter is here, and our weather has been mighty splendiferous. Tom: I would agree Sandy. It’s my favorite time of year, without a doubt. Sandy: So, I have a question for you, Mr. Architect. I have been getting a mountain of calls from folks wanting to know the cost per square foot to build a home. Some have no plans but have a lot, some … [Read more...] about Considering the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Home
