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 plenty going on in the … [Read more...] about Sharing Big Thoughts About Tiny Homes
Yavapai County Contractors Association
Getting to Know the New Owners of AZ Super Plumber
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
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
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
Monsoon Mess
Hail, rain and wind storms have wreaked havoc on parts of the Quad Cities area, causing damage to homes and vehicles. The clean-up has given some businesses welcomed work, while overwhelming others. Rhett Wagner, sales manager for Lamb Auto, which includes Lamb Chevrolet and Lamb Nissan, said most of the vehicles on their lot were damaged and customers are bringing their vehicles in daily because of storm damage. Wagner said Lamb Auto has a team of experts that repaired the vehicles that … [Read more...] about Monsoon Mess
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
YCCA Hosting Open Air Home Show
More than 120 vendors from throughout Yavapai County are expected to showcase their products and services Saturday, May 22, for the Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA) Open Air Home Show. Exhibits will cover the parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main, Prescott Valley, in the event that features giveaways, food trucks and ideas. YCCA Executive Director Sandy Griffis says the construction industry has picked up considerably in the past few … [Read more...] about YCCA Hosting Open Air Home Show
What to Consider Before Remodeling
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “Sit back, relax and enjoy.” Tom and I certainly hope you enjoy our column this month. Sandy: Hey, Tom, what splendiferous topic for our readers is swilling around your head? Tom: Well, I have been thinking about that. As you know, I do a fair amount of consulting with homeowners who are considering a remodel. On occasion, I end up dissuading them from moving forward. Sandy: Way to go, Tom. Talk yourself out of … [Read more...] about What to Consider Before Remodeling