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Blog :: 11-2015

3 Reasons to STOP Raking Your Leaves

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Here's a thought: Skip the whole raking leaves thing this fall.

Heck, stop raking leavesforever.

No, you're not dreaming.

There areactual, legitimate, vital reasons(beyond simply preferring to spend a Sunday on the couch) why you can let the leaves pile up outside without feeling a single ounce of guilt.

The National Wildlife Federation is asking you [...]

Colorado Gives Day is December 8 - Schedule Your Donations Now!

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For the sixth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day onTuesday, December 8, 2015.

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

Key Dates:

November 1 -Donors can start scheduling Colorado Gives Day donations

December 7 [...]

Completely remodeled ranch home for sale in Berkeley, Denver, Colorado

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Wonderful opportunity in NW Denver's coveted Berkeley neighborhood!

Tons of space in a completely remodeled open floor plan. Rare 3 bedrooms on the main floor! A large great room in the basement with 2 more bedrooms, a wet bar and an opportunity to add a kitchenette. All new appliances and kitchen counters, fresh paint and beautiful hardwood [...]

Reverse your ceiling fans for energy savings.

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Save energy this winter with one quick adjustment.

If your ceiling fan has a reverse switch, use it to run the fan's blades in a clockwise direction after you turn on your heat.

Energy Star says the fan will produce an updraft and push down into the room heated air from the ceiling (remember, hot air rises).

This is especially helpful in rooms with high ceilings -- and it might even allow you to turn down your thermostat by a degree or two for greater energy [...]

Cherry Creek North home for sale

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This is the Cherry Creek north home you've been waiting for at an unbelievable price.

You'll love being able to head out the front door and be in the heart of Cherry Creek in just a block. Picture heading out to the farmer's market in the morning for fresh fruit and flowers, meeting some friends for happy hour after hitting up your favorite [...]

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