The weather in Colorado always keeps us on our toes, from sunny, summery days in January to snowstorms in April. Now that it seems spring is here to stay, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and get your home ready for the warmer weather. Follow these spring cleaning tips to make your home fresh […]
Love Where You Live: 5 Ways to Add Holiday Curb Appeal
November 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With Christmas and New Years around the corner, it’s time to give your home the holiday facelift it deserves. No matter what holidays you’ll be celebrating this year, these tips are sure to improve the curb appeal and festive spirit of your home. Mix in texture and shape For decorations to be seen from up […]
8 Ways to Winterize Your Home and Prepare for the Cold
October 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fall is here, which means winter is quickly approaching. In Colorado, winter can be both a beautiful and trying season. Here are seven ways to winterize your home before the cold comes. Close-up your flue Flu season really ramps up in October, but closing your flue this winter will keep warm air in and cold […]
Winter is NOT a Bad Time to Sell
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Myth: It’s not a good idea to sell your home in the winter. Sellers should wait until spring to list their home. Fact: Life doesn’t wait for the “right” season. Sure, the typical “selling season” tends to start in late-March, peaks during the warm summer months, and falls off around October because of colder weather, […]
Getting Ready for Fall and Winter
September 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year to prepare your home for the colder seasons. Here are some essential routines for getting ready for fall and winter. 1. Change Your Heater Filters If you have a forced air centralized heating system, replace your air filters. Either they have been running all year long, in which case they […]
Tips for Preventing Burst Pipes
February 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Denver’s recent cold spell has caused firefighters to struggle with frozen hoses, frozen boilers, and bust pipes across the metro area. When the temperatures dip to dangerous sub-zero levels, it’s possible that pipes an freeze in your home, so here are some prevention tips. 1. Open the cupboard doors. Pipes under sinks in some homes […]
Winter Wonderland Checklist
December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s important to watch how your house responds to the environment through spring, summer, fall and winter. Take advantage of major snowfalls to learn things about your house that only snow can show. For example, is the snow melting from your roof rapidly? That means heat is escaping from your home through the roof and […]