Home Improvement / Decor
Design Recipes: Renovation do’s and don’ts
It’s that time of the year when many homeowners are considering renovating. While sprucing up your home can be exciting, here are some suggestions for prudent ways to approach a renovation, regardless of size.
Style at Home: 2021 trends we want to bring into the new year
There are quite a few things I would like to leave in 2021 as we begin a fresh and exciting 2022, but I can’t help but reflect on a few items I hope to bring with me as well.
Critical guidance on recovering belongings after a fire
Many in our Boulder County community now need to rebuild their beloved home so that their stories can once again be filled with joy. Today we join in that effort by sharing newly released guidance on what to do and what not to do in the days that follow a fire.
Design Recipes: After the holidays, declutter (then re-clutter)
As the winter chill descends upon us, we will be spending a lot more time inside at home (it is hibernation season, after all). What better time for a home makeover than when we are stuck in it?
Ask Angi: Project planning for a new year
Here’s a rundown of some major home projects and their costs, so you can start planning, budgeting and hiring right now.
Boulder County Marshall Fire Recovery
Boulder County and Colorado State University Extension Boulder County are available to help affected homeowners with the recovery process.
10 home trends to look for in 2022
With a new year comes new trends. Here are some of the predictions for what will be on trend for this year.
Decluttering after the holidays
As overwhelming as it may seem, it is possible to declutter your space (and set off a New Year’s resolution to be more organized!)
The long and winding road
The next time you’re cruising down a gently curved suburban road in Colorado, think of the incredible history behind its pleasantly winding shape.
The Lighter Side: Every Christmas tree is the most beautiful one
The lovely thing about Christmas trees: everybody thinks theirs – full of their own memories – is the most beautiful. Obviously, we’re all visual geniuses (or blinded by nostalgia).
Tips for identifying and avoiding holiday scams
With the holidays in full swing, Westerra Credit Union offers these proactive tips in protecting consumers from possible scams that increase during this time.
People who decorate for the holidays appear friendlier, study finds
If you haven’t already started decorating for Christmas, get to it. People who decorate for the holidays are happier and appear friendlier to their neighbors, according to research listed in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Safe at Home: Rest assured this season knowing your firearms and valuables are secure
It’s a little embarrassing to admit the truth, but a lot of us keep our valuables and keepsakes in dresser drawers, on display or in a box in a closet at home.
Ask Angi: Getting an attic inspection
You may not give much thought to your attic beyond the occasional handy storage space. But the attic plays a crucial role in many elements of your home, including comfort, energy efficiency and roof protection.
10 critical steps to winterize your home
Whether you are a new or experienced homeowner, it’s time to prep your home and protect against unwelcome repairs.
Ask Angi: How to plan a garage conversion
A garage renovation that transforms it into an additional room gives homeowners more space when they have limited options for expansion outside or their house doesn’t have a basement.
Design Recipes: The secrets of shelf dressing
From built-in to portable shelving like bookcases, often there is a design dilemma as to the best way to dress shelves.
Why does gutter cleaning matter?
It can be easy to forget to keep them clean, but gutter cleaning is a vital step in home maintenance.
Decorate your way to a howling good Halloween
Home decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
6 tips college students should follow to avoid being targeted by financial scams
Here’s six tips, from the experts at Westerra Credit Union, for young adults to help protect their personal identity and money.
The Lighter Side: It’s fall! Time to winterize your home and yard!
Ah, fall in Colorado! Sunny days with cool, crisp air, blue skies and colorful foliage. Unfortunately we never know how long this weather will last. Thus now is the time to winterize your home and yard.
Beat the Supply Chain Woes With a Renovation By a Local Business That Cares
For those looking to refinish and refresh their kitchens and bathrooms, Brian and Lynne Weber of Miracle Method of Boulder offers a solution that is both time-efficient and available at a reasonable cost.
Add glamour with gold
Often considered to be more luxurious than silver, the glitter of gold can help add luster to nearly any room of the home.
Now is the time to start planning for furnace maintenance with Northern Colorado Air
Though summer isn’t quite over and the air-conditioner remains turned on, now is the best time to think about the furnace – that way, when winter comes, it will run quietly, reliably and efficiently.
Your childhood bedroom staples are now trendy dorm decor
Here are a few dorm decorations that are back in style for college life in 2021.
4 tips for preparing your home for severe weather
Hurricane season is descending on some coastal regions, and that means it’s a good reminder to prepare for potential weather disasters.
Ask Angi: Preparing your home for the return to school
Whether you’re reorganizing your empty nest around one of your children going off to college, or primary school starting, here are some tips to keep your home organized through the chaos!
Design Recipes: Shades of Gray
The color gray is hotter than ever, especially in home decor. When it comes to how and when to use the color gray, here are some top tips.
Ask Angi: How to control humidity in your home
The old saying “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” has a lot of truth to it. Fortunately, humidity is not entirely out of your control.
Ways to use brick and stone to enhance your home
Choosing the right materials is an essential step in planning a home remodel or renovation. Options like brick and stone can add style, comfort and beauty to homes.
