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When it’s time to picnic, choose one of these perfect spots
With the weather cooling and the scenery stunning, as always, now is a great time to plan a picnic. And if you’re going to all the trouble of filling that picnic basket with special delectables, you’ll want to choose your spot with equal care. Recently, 5280 magazine listed their favorite destinations: Mt. Falcon Park,...
Keep your trash out of the landfill with help from these companies
The average American produces 5 pounds of trash a day. Multiply that by the 340 million Americans currently alive and, well, you do the math – we’re too busy wondering when room for more landfills will run out. The good news is that there are new companies tackling this problem. Their goal is to reduce our trash in...
6 creative options for turning a boring blank wall into a stunner
There’s nothing sadder than a big, blank wall. Just ask the folks at Real Simple magazine: “Unless you’re a hyper minimalist who prefers the bare look, empty wall space can feel like a big, flashing light that reads ‘unfinished,'” it reports. You could throw up a gallery of art or photos. But why not remake that wall with...
Sugar-rush yourself to one of these 4 Denver-metro bakeries
When it’s time for a nosh, you could grab a bag of potato chips or whatever store-bought cookies you have in your pantry. Or, you could head to one of Denver’s amazing bakeries and spend those calories on something far superior. We know which option we’d choose. “Bakeries in the Denver area have been rising like batter...
High mortgage rates, among other factors, cause Denver-metro housing market to slow in July
The Denver-metro housing market made a weak showing in July, due to three factors: high mortgage rates, high home prices and tight inventory. That’s according to the latest Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) report, which called the convergence of these factors a “trifecta of headwinds perpetuating the housing...
Don’t count it out: Fall offers unique advantages to home buyers and sellers
When it comes to the best season to buy and sell homes, spring tends to get top billing. The beautiful weather invites buyers to get out and shop; lawns are greening and trees are leafing out, making properties look particularly appealing. Meanwhile, families with school-age children are anxious to cement a deal before...
Local meal services deliver delicious fare, with an environmental twist
Meal services that deliver prepared or prepped food to your door offer interesting menus, save trips to the grocery store, and answer the question of “What’s for dinner?” before it’s even asked. Those are three major benefits. And if you order local, you can chalk up two more: You’ll support local businesses, and you can...
Make your work space more effective with these tips
Heather Bien loves her home office: the navy blue walls; the beautiful rug inspired by an 18th century farmhouse in Gascony, France; the chaise “that’s perfect for afternoons when I want to sit for a few minutes while I scroll through Instagram…” Only one problem: “[R]arely do I actually pull up a chair to my desk and...
Avoid the crowd on Colorado’s 14ers by downsizing — to 13ers
Climbing 14ers—mountains 14,000 feet high—has become a mark of prestige for serious hikers. Unfortunately, this has resulted in crowds packing the mountains in the summer, like so many cars jammed on the interstate. So why not avoid the rush and go for 13ers instead? There are 600 peaks between 13,000 and 13,999 feet in...
Forget tiny homes: These companies offer another option for downsizers
If you like the idea of uber-downsizing, but aren’t excited about squeezing all your earthly belongings into a tiny home, here’s news you will appreciate: Denver companies are experimenting with a happy medium—cottages that are bigger than tiny homes, but much smaller than many traditional homes. Consider, for example,...
When it’s time to picnic, choose one of these perfect spots
With the weather cooling and the scenery stunning, as always, now is a great time to plan a picnic. And if you’re going to all the trouble of filling that picnic basket with special delectables, you’ll want to choose your spot with equal care. Recently, 5280 magazine...
Keep your trash out of the landfill with help from these companies
The average American produces 5 pounds of trash a day. Multiply that by the 340 million Americans currently alive and, well, you do the math – we’re too busy wondering when room for more landfills will run out. The good news is that there are new companies tackling...
6 creative options for turning a boring blank wall into a stunner
There’s nothing sadder than a big, blank wall. Just ask the folks at Real Simple magazine: “Unless you’re a hyper minimalist who prefers the bare look, empty wall space can feel like a big, flashing light that reads ‘unfinished,'” it reports. You could throw up a...
Sugar-rush yourself to one of these 4 Denver-metro bakeries
When it’s time for a nosh, you could grab a bag of potato chips or whatever store-bought cookies you have in your pantry. Or, you could head to one of Denver’s amazing bakeries and spend those calories on something far superior. We know which option we’d choose....
High mortgage rates, among other factors, cause Denver-metro housing market to slow in July
The Denver-metro housing market made a weak showing in July, due to three factors: high mortgage rates, high home prices and tight inventory. That’s according to the latest Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) report, which called the convergence of these...
Don’t count it out: Fall offers unique advantages to home buyers and sellers
When it comes to the best season to buy and sell homes, spring tends to get top billing. The beautiful weather invites buyers to get out and shop; lawns are greening and trees are leafing out, making properties look particularly appealing. Meanwhile, families with...
Local meal services deliver delicious fare, with an environmental twist
Meal services that deliver prepared or prepped food to your door offer interesting menus, save trips to the grocery store, and answer the question of “What’s for dinner?” before it’s even asked. Those are three major benefits. And if you order local, you can chalk up...
Make your work space more effective with these tips
Heather Bien loves her home office: the navy blue walls; the beautiful rug inspired by an 18th century farmhouse in Gascony, France; the chaise “that’s perfect for afternoons when I want to sit for a few minutes while I scroll through Instagram…” Only one problem:...
Avoid the crowd on Colorado’s 14ers by downsizing — to 13ers
Climbing 14ers—mountains 14,000 feet high—has become a mark of prestige for serious hikers. Unfortunately, this has resulted in crowds packing the mountains in the summer, like so many cars jammed on the interstate. So why not avoid the rush and go for 13ers instead?...
Forget tiny homes: These companies offer another option for downsizers
If you like the idea of uber-downsizing, but aren’t excited about squeezing all your earthly belongings into a tiny home, here’s news you will appreciate: Denver companies are experimenting with a happy medium—cottages that are bigger than tiny homes, but much smaller...