Farmers' markets are a great way to spend an afternoon and also offer access to locally-grown produce, arts and crafts and live entertainment. Here in Denver we are fortunate to have multiple farmers' markets throughout the metro area. Following is a list of farmers' markets where you can get out and mingle with the locals, spend time with family and friends and get to know your local [...]

Livability. It's something I've been thinking about a lot lately. With a large family (4 kids) and the desire to give them the best possible education, recreation, and social learning opportunities, as well as the need to have a little personal space after living in a very small house, I finally gave in and moved from the city to the [...]

So what is a cool roof? I have been hearing the term used more and more around Denver lately, but wasn't sure the details of it. It turns out, the term "cool roof" simply refers to a lighter shade roof that reflects the heat from the sun instead of absorbing it and heating thehouse it covers. While black surfaces such as traditional built-up [...]

10. The eclectic residents make this area one of the most unique neighborhoods in Denver I love walking down the street and running into all kinds of people, doing all sorts of things the energy is great, and there is always someone new to talk to, learn from, or get to [...]

Can I have a gas grill on my deck if I buy this condo? That was the question my buyer asked on Sunday as she got ready to put an offer in on a 5th story condo in Downtown Denver. I had always heard that as long as the gas tank was less than a pound, it was fine.However, I recently heard of buildings such as the Spire that don't allow gas [...]

What is the besttime to plant in Denver? Is there a certain date? With the crazy weather we have in April, case in point the snow we saw on Friday and last night, it can make it difficult to decide when thelast big storm will be and at what point you can be confidentthe time you spent in in the dirt on hands and knees will be worth it. I [...]

Spring Fling is

In keeping with the Earth Day theme and piggypacking on Mark White's great blog this morning about our Water Karma, it got me thinking as I heard the lawn mowers being fired up outside, just how much impact does our obsession with a green lawn have on our environment, especially here in [...]