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Blog :: 10-2012

How to be more green. Motion sensor light switches

One of the things I love so much about traveling abroad is seeing how other people live. I just got back from a couple weeks in Spain and Italy and could go on and on about the differences in everyday life I noticed. But one difference that really jumped out to me is the prolific use of motion sensor lighting. It seemed like every hotel I [...]

Denver LeafDrop 2012. Where to dispose of your leaves this year.

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With the snow last week, we are certainly starting to see more and more leaves on the ground. Some of my trees are completely bare and others haven't even turned colors yet so I imagine I'll be raking leaves for quite some time still. The problem always becomes though, where to put all these leaves. I hate to throw them in the dumpster where [...]

Ready or Not

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We are quickly approaching that time of year when you need to start thinking about holiday parties. I know, we never seem to be prepared. That's why I'm giving you some help with a couple of recipes that are sure to please. You also have plenty of time to prepare, since you are getting a full month head [...]

Low Inventories in Denver

It's hard to believe that with the great housing re-bound we have been experiencing this year, that inventories in Denver are still extremely low. In an article by the Denver Post, it states that inventories have fallen by almost one-third across all three price tiers during this past year, according to a study released by [...]

Want another reason to despise your bank? Be prepared to wait for your mortgage or refi.

"I love my bank." That's said about as often as, "I hope I get the Swine Flu," and with good reason.

Four or five years ago, when the sky fell in the world of mortgage lending, banks understandably slashed their workforce. Now that rates are crazy low and demand for new mortgages and refinanced loans is crazy high, lenders aren't staffing up [...]

The Best Brunch in Northwest Denver

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If you subscribe to 5280 Magazine, then you know the list of places to dine in Denver is endless. I get anxiety just thinking about all of the new restaurants out there I've yet to try. Recently, a friend told me about Sassafras in Northwest Denver, and I can't stop coming back, so thought it was time to share this jewel with everyone [...]

Go Green This Fall

As the weather gets cooler and the leaves start falling from the trees, most people are not thinking "green" like they do when Spring comes around. Yet, this time of year is really one of the most important times of year to take a look at your home when it comes to green energy [...]

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