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Spring Cleaning Checklist

Published on 2012-03-01 13:16:00

It's almost that time of year again, time to change the clocks and welcome the birds chirping, seeds sprouting, and rainshowers. If you live here in Colorado, well, we have a little while before rejoycing in the coming of summer, March is our snowiest month. Nonetheless, one can't help but get excited! So with the coming of Spring brings the usual spring cleaning. Here's a great checklist from Country Living to get your home in shape. Set your clocks AHEAD an hour. Yay for Daylight Savings! Che [..] > read more

Frigid Temps, Warm Ups, and Bursting Pipes- what to do if it happens to you

Published on 2011-02-04 18:39:00

With the outrageously cold weather we've been experiencing here in Colorado and consecutive temps of -30 it's no surprise that pipes are starting to burst. No homeowner ever wants to deal with such a mess but sometimes it's inevitable. Here > read more

DIY Quiz - Should you really do it yourself or hire a professional?

Published on 2010-12-14 10:06:00

Great resource from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry -NARI. Should you save money by doing the job yourself? Do-it-yourself (DIY) jobs are a popular trend in the home improvement industry; however, before you grab a hammer and st > read more

Color Match Phone App from Benjamin Moore

Published on 2010-12-13 19:58:00

Thanks to Ben Color Capture you can save yourself a headache when choosing the perfect color match for your home design projects. Whether you need to match an existing color on your walls or you want your living room to resemble a fresh picked melon > read more

Room Envy: 2010 Home of the year

Published on 2010-12-08 10:00:00

Well this edition of Room Envy is actually more like Home Envy because I just want the whole thing! Found this gem in Mountain Living and I drool over it every time I see the pictures. This is truly my ideal home and it's here in Vail, Colorado.... I > read more

First Time Buyers: How to Shop for your First Home

Published on 2010-12-07 11:35:00

Great article over at AOL Real Estate on tips for buying your first home. There's more to think about than square footage when you're debating about moving into a home, especially in this market. Here's a good gameplan to follow. It's tempting to j > read more

Re-Designing a Space? How to Create a Design Board

Published on 2010-12-06 11:12:00

One of the most important things you can do when thinking of re-designing a space is to create a Design Board. This will allow you to get all of your ideas in one place and make sure that all of the elements will be cohesive. The process is relativel > read more

10 Cities with Fast Growing Home Buyer Interest

Published on 2010-11-10 14:08:00

So a little bit of real estate info here thanks to CNBC Florida seemed to sweep the list with several locations but taking the #1 spot was Fort Lauderdale with a nearly 100% increase in home sales over last year. Surprisingly, Beverly Hills too > read more

Easy tips for winterizing your home

Published on 2010-11-09 12:21:00

Check your furnace, make sure filters are fresh and clean. If you have an older furnace, consider having it inspected and tuned to make sure it is in proper working order and running as efficiently as possible. If it is more than 10 years > read more

Home Gadget Fest: Gizmos and goodies for your home!

Published on 2010-10-29 12:55:00

A few of the latest and greatest gadgets for your home! Some for simplicity, some for convenience, and some just because they're cool, which ones will you add to your wish list? Hidden flat screen tv's. Very 'Sherlock Homes' yet functional if you l > read more

Room Envy: Master Bedroom

Published on 2010-10-16 23:58:00

Whether you go with a classic, romantic, or modern design, the master bedroom should be a retreat. This is a place that you recharge and relax so take care when designing this space for yourself. Consider things like lighting both natural and artific > read more

Money Saver: Xeriscaping the alternative landscape

Published on 2010-09-29 10:55:00

Another money saving idea for you, Xeriscaping. Heard of it? Basically it's landscaping that is specifically designed to save water aka save money. But the other huge benefit is that it typically requires far less maintenance. It's very com > read more