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Planning a bathroom remodel? Consider these trends
If you’re thinking of renovating your bathroom, you’ll have options galore in everything from tile to faucets to paint and color schemes. How to decide? Aside from your personal preferences, it helps to know the trends so that your re-do looks modern and fresh. Recently, Good Housekeeping asked interior designers and...
Don’t let mosquitos dive-bomb your patio party. Use these plants to repel them.
As summer approaches, we look forward to spending more time on our outdoor patios, entertaining family and friends. We don’t look forward to the hordes of mosquitos we often find out there. The good news is that there are natural ways to repel these unwanted guests. The right plants put into containers near the patio...
5 ways to make your front porch more inviting
Now that warm weather is here, our front porches can be a welcoming spot to sit and visit with neighbors and guests. But many homeowners treat their front porches as afterthoughts, missing the opportunity to make it as inviting as their interiors. “As the first glimpse into your home, your porch should be an extension of...
Important questions to consider before downsizing
The kids are grown, and now all those bedrooms sit empty. Meanwhile, the cost and energy of maintaining a big home just doesn’t seem like a good idea anymore. It’s time to downsize and reap the benefits. “Your time, money and energy – much of which was once directed at a large home – can now be spent on more important...
Thinking of a Colorado road trip? This time, take the route less traveled
It’s the time of year that our thoughts turn to Colorado road trips. Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, Pike’s Peak…they’re all top of mind in a state loaded with beautiful destinations. But why not strike out for some lesser-visited spots, beat the crowds and enjoy something new? ColoradoInfo.com recommends the...
Easy instructions for making your own flower arrangements
Nothing brightens up a home like colorful flower arrangements sprinkled throughout. And if that thought isn’t not enough to inspire you to start harvesting flowers from the garden, consider that making flower bouquets can also be creatively fulfilling – and rather simple, at that. If you’re the kind that loves fresh...
Denver-metro home inventory fails to bloom in April, keeping market tight
While the spring selling season usually means new home listings sprout up all over the city, this year, those listings are failing to emerge, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ (DMAR) monthly report. “We have been eagerly awaiting to see how the spring market would perform,” notes Chair of the DMAR...
THE SAVING CORNER | Budget apps help you track your spending
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s...
Simple tricks to beat the heat in your two-story home
Anyone living in a two-story house knows this fact: heat rises. That means that on hot summer days, hanging out upstairs can feel like living in a sauna – without the nice fluffy towels and soothing scents. But experts know that this doesn’t have to be the case. A few simple tricks can cool things down in no time. To take...
4 Colorado state parks you won’t want to miss
Colorado is known for its natural beauty – and its dedication to preserving that bounty. The state has 42 parks, 23 million acres of public land, thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails, and plentiful lakes, rivers and ponds. You’re no doubt already familiar with some of the state’s parks. But there are a plethora...
Planning a bathroom remodel? Consider these trends
If you’re thinking of renovating your bathroom, you’ll have options galore in everything from tile to faucets to paint and color schemes. How to decide? Aside from your personal preferences, it helps to know the trends so that your re-do looks modern and fresh....
Don’t let mosquitos dive-bomb your patio party. Use these plants to repel them.
As summer approaches, we look forward to spending more time on our outdoor patios, entertaining family and friends. We don’t look forward to the hordes of mosquitos we often find out there. The good news is that there are natural ways to repel these unwanted guests....
5 ways to make your front porch more inviting
Now that warm weather is here, our front porches can be a welcoming spot to sit and visit with neighbors and guests. But many homeowners treat their front porches as afterthoughts, missing the opportunity to make it as inviting as their interiors. “As the first...
Important questions to consider before downsizing
The kids are grown, and now all those bedrooms sit empty. Meanwhile, the cost and energy of maintaining a big home just doesn’t seem like a good idea anymore. It’s time to downsize and reap the benefits. “Your time, money and energy – much of which was once directed...
Thinking of a Colorado road trip? This time, take the route less traveled
It’s the time of year that our thoughts turn to Colorado road trips. Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, Pike’s Peak…they’re all top of mind in a state loaded with beautiful destinations. But why not strike out for some lesser-visited spots, beat the crowds and enjoy...
Easy instructions for making your own flower arrangements
Nothing brightens up a home like colorful flower arrangements sprinkled throughout. And if that thought isn’t not enough to inspire you to start harvesting flowers from the garden, consider that making flower bouquets can also be creatively fulfilling – and rather...
Denver-metro home inventory fails to bloom in April, keeping market tight
While the spring selling season usually means new home listings sprout up all over the city, this year, those listings are failing to emerge, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ (DMAR) monthly report. “We have been eagerly awaiting to see how the...
THE SAVING CORNER | Budget apps help you track your spending
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for...
Simple tricks to beat the heat in your two-story home
Anyone living in a two-story house knows this fact: heat rises. That means that on hot summer days, hanging out upstairs can feel like living in a sauna – without the nice fluffy towels and soothing scents. But experts know that this doesn’t have to be the case. A few...
4 Colorado state parks you won’t want to miss
Colorado is known for its natural beauty – and its dedication to preserving that bounty. The state has 42 parks, 23 million acres of public land, thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails, and plentiful lakes, rivers and ponds. You’re no doubt already familiar...