Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” As always, Tom and I are happy and enthusiastic and maybe a little wound-up from time to time but always ready to give you the inside scoop, what’s up, what’s down and what’s hot and what’s not and, in some cases, information that is just naturally straightforward, of which homeowners should be aware. Settle in and enjoy. Sandy:So, Tom, I was watching HGTV the other evening and was wondering if you watch those shows such as Fixer Upper, The … [Read more...] about Adding Reality to HGTV Remodeling Programs
Tom and Sandy
Understanding the DIY Process
Welcome to AT HOME with Tom and Sandy. Sandy: Here we are, Tom, more than halfway through 2018. How time flies. Speaking of time flying, fleeting and anything but coasting – we have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for almost two years now. I would say pretty cool. It is indeed an honor to be your partner, Tom, and share boundless significant information with our readers such as our column this month: DIY or hire. Tom: Hi, Sandy! And, yes, DIY or hire … [Read more...] about Understanding the DIY Process
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
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