Colorado Property Insurance – Its a No-Brainer!

You would be stupid not to have Colorado property insurance!  Hmm…. Too blunt? I have lived in Colorado for over eight years.  For the most part we have fairly calm, blue skies. As a pilot I love how the low humidity contributes to clear 30-50 mile visibility.  As resident I appreciate that low humidity means …

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Tankless Hot Water Heater in my Boulder Home Dreams

A tankless hot water heater had been but a dream of mine for 6 years.  Hearing about other people getting a tankless hot water water made me green with envy in fact. I signed a lease on 285 Martin Drive in 2005.   At that time, I was embarking on a new life in Colorado …

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Real Estate Negotiation, Virtual If Not Face To Face

Here is what I have learned when it comes to real estate negotiation…  Despite my best efforts, sometimes the agent on the other side of a fledgling deal, simply doesn’t want to (or can’t) call me back to discuss it!  I’m sure they have a good reason: Dead phone battery… one of my favorites! Out …

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Boulder County Emerald Ash Borer. Quarantine Area and Information.

Boulder County Emerald Ash Borer:  An overview of what it is, where it came from, why it’s such a threat and what you can do to help. What is this Emerald Ash Borer that has been found in Boulder County? It’s a federally regulated pest, native to Asia. It was first discovered in Michigan in …

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Colorado Gives Day 2013. Donate online, make a difference in Colorado

Colorado Gives Day this year is December 10th, 2013.  It is presented by Community First Foundation and First Bank, the corporate sponsor and is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. We have no shortage of people in need in Northern Colorado.   … And no shortage of organizations set up to …

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Boulder County EnergySmart Success in Martin Acres

The Boulder County EnergySmart program is what I used to vanquish my 1955 single pane metal framed windows.  They were replaced with new, energy efficient, “Integrity by Marvin” fiberglass windows last week. If you have been following my story you might also remember that the lovely guys at Efficiency Matters, have been braving the cold …

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Boulder Snow Removal – Services and Responsibilities

City of Boulder snow removal is just one of those things we deal with as winter approaches and then spring finally dilly-dallies in. I knew the weather was supposed to be a little more wintry this week… That’s why I resurrected my neighborly “Soup Night” tonight.  Mmmm… One of my favorite winter month activities.  It’s …

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Martin Acres Boulder Ranch Gets New Windows

My Martin Acres Boulder ranch was finally getting new windows.  I had made the decision to work with Efficiency Matters last week.  So… Now what? Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!  Almost giddy with excitement, I met once again with Greg Fox back at 285 Martin Drive, Martin Acres Boulder.  He and his installer, Mike, …

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