Don’t limit your house numbers to merely displaying your home’s address; let them tell passersby a bit about who lives there. This creative homeowner used fun accent colors and creatively arranged wood to show some personality through an otherwise perfunctory part of a home’s exterior. The ways to inject color into your house numbers […]
Why it happens: The baseboard or shoe molding probably wasn’t removed before adding the new floor, making it impossible to not have a gap, even if it’s just a tiny one. How the pros do it: Always remove any molding. Install new flooring so that it gets as close to your walls or cabinetry as […]
Why it happens: Because inexperienced painters usually try to take shortcuts. Uneven transitions, paint on light switches, thinly veiled cracks, dents, and bumps. All are marks of a paint job that lacked proper preparation and cleanup. How the pros do it: They spend more time prepping than they do actually painting: Repairing wall surfaces Removing […]
Why it happens: Usually because the subfloor is uneven or the underlayment is wrong. If the subfloor is uneven, or has too much “give,” it leaves room for the rigid tile to crack and shift. How the pros do it: They test to make sure the subfloor is level, then secure it to the floor […]
Why it happens: Because homes aren’t perfectly level. And when you hang cabinets to be level (which you should), that leaves gaps next to the wall. How the pros do it: For a finished look, you have to go the extra mile, Blake says. Fill the gap with wood shims. (If you’ve ever wedged anything […]
Sometimes the best way to distract from a patio that needs some love is by drawing attention to a feature that does nothing but delight. A mini fire pit can serve as an arresting visual focal point while adding more fun and function to your patio. Creating your own outdoor s’more-making oasis doesn’t have to […]
Ever been curious about what happens to a forest after a wildfire? Come explore the site of the 2002 Hayman fire, the largest recorded fire in Colorado history. See firsthand the surprising state of recovery as well as consequences on native plants, watershed conditions and ecology. Your guide will be Milt Robinson, formerly with the […]
For many homeowners, it’s not the actual front door that welcomes them home every day — it’s the roaring, often drab-looking garage door. Why not put as much thought into where you park your ride as you do into where you welcome guests? If your pad is mostly monochromatic like this one, include your […]
Is that a carpet running up a flight of exterior steps? Why no, it’s just painted to look that way using the clever application of concrete paint. It makes the whole first impression more interesting by drawing your eye upwards towards the house. Again, preparation is key to pulling off this look. Power-wash the steps […]
Unique passive solar mountain ranch home, no stairs. Eco-conscious smart living, naturally heated and insulated. No neighbors, no hoa. Everything that foothills living has to offer in highly desirable Conifer Meadows. Corner lot on almost three wooded private pristine acres on top of a gentle hill with amazing views and seasonal stream. Enjoy the fantastic […]
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