Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Sandy: 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. Tom: Yes, Sandy, I would say it has been pretty cool and it has indeed been an honor to be your partner. Thanks to our readers for your comments. We love hearing from you. Last month, we took a diverse direction and our column was the start of introducing you to our … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Jim Reed of Reed Brothers Construction
At Home with Tom and Sandy
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 lunch break – we are going to veer away from our normal column. Settle in. This is going to be wonderful! Sandy: Hi Tom! Happy April! For our detour topic this month, I have invited Deborah … [Read more...] about Removing Emotional Clutter; Remodeling from Within
YCCA Boot Camp Teaching Young Adults Construction Skills
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
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, over-the-top fun and it is indeed an honor to be your partner, Tom, and share boundless significant information with our readers. Sandy: I love saying Happy New Year and I promise to stop at the end of … [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 someone happy – DO IT. Our world needs more happy! Tom and I thought our first column of 2020 should be about more happy, human kindness and resolutions. Settle in, and thanks for reading “At Home with … [Read more...] about Making Resolutions, Spreading Kindness
Rethinking the Laundry Room
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Sit back, relax and enjoy. Here we are, readers, continuing to move at warp speed – whooshing, zooming and rocketing, as I like to say – with the New Year just a blink away. Sandy: Well, another month has passed, it is definitely colder and our holiday season is full steam ahead. So, this time I am going to pick a room in the home, any room, and you can lay your expertise out for all to see and read! You up for the challenge? Tom: You bet I am! … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Laundry Room
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 weather transitions from cooling to heating over these next few weeks, allowing us to open our doors and windows, leave off the AC and enjoy the cool evenings and, of course, save some shekels on our … [Read more...] about Becoming More Energy Efficient
Designing, Building, Protecting Decks
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, 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, groovy … [Read more...] about Designing, Building, Protecting Decks
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