Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy!” This month we are talking with William and Brielle Gagnon, new owners of AZ Super Plumber. So, keep reading, and enjoy a cool “Heir Apparent” local family story. When parents own a business, children often find themselves starting to work at a very young age. In the construction business, this can mean developing character through tough manual labor at the bottom of the rung. It can also mean perks like playing with real bulldozers or tagging along … [Read more...] about Getting to Know the New Owners of AZ Super Plumber
Tom Reilly
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
What to Expect in Construction for the New Year
Welcome to another addition 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 we will just talk. Tom: Hello Sandy! Like the John Lennon … [Read more...] about What to Expect in Construction for the New Year
Practicing Water Conservation
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month we are talking about water conservation. Water is a resource to use wisely. Naturally, water sustains all living things. Consider conservation as conscious consumption. We need to respect and appreciate water as a finite resource. Water conservation in practice is low-tech, low-cost and everyone can participate. We all play a part in consuming water. Sandy: Hello again, Tom. Here we are at year end. Wow, did 2021 zip by. We are going to talk … [Read more...] about Practicing Water Conservation
Adding Quality of Life Value by Remodeling
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 … [Read more...] about Adding Quality of Life Value by Remodeling
What to Know About Monsoon Damage
Hi readers – 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 a plethora of … [Read more...] about What to Know About Monsoon Damage
Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
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, make a long-lasting appearance this year. Sandy: Everything is so dry. This might be a good time to remind our readers about being firewise. To our readers, please check with our local fire departments to find out what the fire regulations are. And when towing a … [Read more...] about Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
Remodeling Manufactured Homes
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: Summertime, summertime. Ah, Tom, summer. You have got to love it. The sun comes out, the temperatures go up, and everyone heads outside to enjoy their favorite warm … [Read more...] about Remodeling Manufactured Homes
Considering Growth, Real Estate and Construction
Hi, readers – welcome to another edition 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’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 a lot going … [Read more...] about Considering Growth, Real Estate and Construction
It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on taking care of your plumbing. Settle in, enjoy and take these precautions to ensure you do not have plumbing issues in your home. Unexpected situations can occur, so an astute, shrewd look around your home can make the difference between a problem or potential crisis being caught early or a problem or potential crisis that can lead to damage and a huge expense and repairs. The average household … [Read more...] about It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing