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Your “Winter’s Coming” Checklist

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 Posted in Advice to Clients, Disaster-Fire, DIY Home Improvements, Freezing Temp. Problems, Frozen Pipes, Handyman/Small Jobs, Heating/Cooling, Home maintenance, Insulation, Money-Saving Tips, Plumbing, Safety Hazards, Seasonal Considerations, Timely Home Upgrades, Waterproofing, Windows & Doors, Winter | No Comments »

Conserve and Protect: that’s what winterizing is about.  Homes can take a beating in our cold Colorado winters, and so can your heating bill. After some education and practice, winterizing will become as natural a rhythm to a homeowner as is flying south ...

Greening Your Home: Consider the Source

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Posted in Flooring, Green Building Topics, Materials- Construction, Remodels/Additions, Roofing/Ceilings, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

© Snehitdesign | Dreamstime.comWe've all seen the infomercials and heard the warnings about toxic environmental hazards like asbestos and lead paint.  Staying educated about green building materials can protect not only the environment outside, but it can also create a ...

Q- Why Does a “Green” Home Cost More?

Monday, August 1st, 2011 Posted in Building Codes/Regulations, Building Trends, Construction Costs, Costs, Green Building Topics, Materials- Construction, ROI, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

A- It’s true that green houses can, but not always, cost more. Going green means several things, looking at products that are low in toxicity, products that are created with minimal impact, and sustainably produced, and with a responsible disposal. Because ...

Preventing Fire: Practical Precautions

Monday, July 25th, 2011 Posted in Building Codes/Regulations, Disaster-Fire, Electrical, Fall, Insurance- Home, New Construction, Remodels/Additions, Roofing/Ceilings, Safety Hazards, Summer, Timely Home Upgrades | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_3702" align="alignright" width="300" caption="© Justinjohnson555 | Dreamstime.com"][/caption] There's almost nothing more frightening to a homeowner than the threat of fire. This fall's Fourmile and other fires were not caused by the individual homeowners they affected, but they've got us thinking ...

Q—We’re building a new fence and will be digging post holes soon. How can we find out if there are any buried utilities in the way?

Saturday, June 18th, 2011 Posted in Building Permits, Disaster-Fire, DIY Home Improvements, Electrical, Exterior Remodeling, FAQ, Flooding, Insurance- Home, Landscaping, Plumbing, Safety Hazards, Summer | No Comments »

A—Anyone who damages an underground utility such as electric lines, cable television, telephone, sewer, gas, or water lines is liable for damages. Fortunately, you can protect yourself by making a single telephone call to an organization which will notify all ...

Revamping your Kitchen for Continued Use- Aging in Place

Friday, April 1st, 2011 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Design Tips, Kitchens, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

  This kitchen remodel by Parrish Construction- Boulder, CO features a raised dishwasher and built-in vertical dish rack, enabling ease of access and minimizing strain on the back.One point of comfort and control in the home is the kitchen. Losing the ...

Q: Last spring I had a flood in my basement from a broken water pipe. The plumber said it was caused by a frozen yard faucet. Why did it wait until spring to leak?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 Posted in Advice to Clients, Basements, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Flood, Flooding, Handyman/Small Jobs, Insurance- Home, Money-Saving Tips, Safety Hazards, Spring, Timely Home Upgrades, Winter | No Comments »

A: “Frost proof” sillcocks are designed with a long extension tube to allow the water valve to shut off deep inside the wall where the heat of the house will keep the water from freezing. If the garden hose is ...

Fire Recovery—Getting Help and Staying Safe

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 Posted in Disaster-Fire, Safety Hazards | 1 Comment »

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our friends and their neighbors who have been affected by the Fourmile fire in Boulder, Colo. over Labor Day week.  By now some people have already sifted through the ashes and what is left ...

Q– Is there anything I should be doing in the fall to maintain the exterior of my home to prepare?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 Posted in DIY Home Improvements, Fall, FAQ, Flooding, Handyman/Small Jobs, Safety Hazards, Seasonal Considerations | No Comments »

A—Public Service Bulletin—if you haven’t already done so, remember to clean your gutters and downspouts now that the leaves have fallen. This can prevent damage to siding and foundations caused by overflowing gutters dumping water next to the house. And ...

A Stitch in Time

Monday, May 24th, 2010 Posted in Basements, Energy-Saving Tips, Flooding, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Safety Hazards, Timely Home Upgrades | 2 Comments »

By Annette Parrish- Vice President   We recently proved the old adage “a stitch in time saves nine”. For weeks our hot water has been coming out of the faucets looking like weak tea and there was a dried rust stain under ...
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