Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” Here we are, Tom, speeding through 2020 already. Speaking of warp speed, yes Tom, I am exhausted, done-in, spent and dog-tired – and on the other end of the spectrum, exhilarated, ecstatic, delighted, joyful, overjoyed and euphoric. Tom: For some of our readers that many not know, the month of January kept you going almost 24/7 with the second fantastic Boot Camp you orchestrated. You and the YCCA are certainly going above and beyond to help with the … [Read more...] about YCCA Boot Camp Teaching Young Adults Construction Skills
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Modifying the Home for Seniors
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy!” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Sandy:Here we are, Tom, moving at warp speed through the year. Whooshing, zooming and rocketing as I like to say. Hey Tom, the bust of the monsoon season played heck with your kayaking didn’t it? Our monsoon season this year sure did seem to be a week-by-week, day-by-day game of guessing as to when it would rain. Tom:I always say any amount of rain is great. So, what great topic do you have swimming around under all that … [Read more...] about Modifying the Home for Seniors
Finding Reputable Contractors
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Tom: Hello, Sandy, our community YCCA gal! As always, it is a joy to be with you again this month and to share our column with the community. As usual, I am holding on to see what we are going to chitchat about. Sandy: Hello back at ya, Tom. All is well in the wonderful world of YCCA. We have had some terrific contractor outreach meetings, the weather has been glorious, new virtual inspection processes with the City of … [Read more...] about Finding Reputable Contractors
Resolving to Be Better People, Business Owners, Community Partners
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & 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 someone happy – DO IT. Our world needs more happy! Tom and I thought our first column of 2019 would be about more happy, human kindness and resolutions. Settle in, and thanks for reading “At Home with … [Read more...] about Resolving to Be Better People, Business Owners, Community Partners
Getting Contracts in Writing
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” Just like Rodgers and Hammerstein said, “June is bustin’ out all over… June, June, June.” As always, Tom and I are bustin’ out all over giving you the inside scoop, what’s up, what’s down and what’s hot. Tom: Well, Sandy, the YCCA Home and Garden Show was another success. Well done! Sandy: Thank you, Tom. It is always exciting to start the show, make plans and send out advertising and think of new exciting things for our visitors. And I will … [Read more...] about Getting Contracts in Writing
Understanding the Need for Workforce Development in Construction Trades
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy!” We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking – and, of course, opinions – on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, so much more. There is plenty going on in the housing and construction … [Read more...] about Understanding the Need for Workforce Development in Construction Trades
At Home with Tom and Sandy
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy!” This month, we are going to talk about insulation. Yep, in the middle of summer, we are going to talk about thermal mass so keep reading and you will discover the facts about insulation. Sandy: Tom, where has the time gone? How time flies, as they say. Here we are, 2/3 of the way through 2017 and Christmas decorations are starting to show up in the stores. Tom, what did you think about the monsoon season this year? The rains were pretty healthy. It is … [Read more...] about At Home with Tom and Sandy
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
We are here to give you the inside scoop on the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share our thoughts, thinking and, of course, opinions on construction, remodeling, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment and, as they say, “so much more.” There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!
Welcome to 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 and so much more. There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy and helpful information with you. We are going to use … [Read more...] about Welcome to At Home With Tom and Sandy!