Martin Acres Ranch Remodel Reveals Secrets You think you know your house. My Martin Acres ranch had sheltered me and comforted me, it had stood strong and stable for decades. But what lies beneath? For one thing, it wasn’t the foundation that one would expect! Let’s get some background. In 1955 my house was built. …
Martin Acres Ranch Demolition Continues… Rain or Shine The weather guessers predicted wind, freezing rain and some snow – maybe 2-5″. They were right about the wind. I lay awake last night wondering if the wind, which can be fierce in South Boulder at this time of year, was going to rip the roof off …
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How much damage can 3 guys do to a Martin Acres ranch in ONE day? LOTS! Hahahaha! My Martin Acres ranch has looming excavation and concrete foundation pouring deadlines and it was time to make room for the new. Or in this case, “unmake room”. Off came the brick, then the roof, framing and whatever …
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5462 GOLDEN CURRANT WAY: FOR SALE Location, location, location! TIMBERS at The Pinery is an exclusive, beautiful, private neighborhood. Every home is custom built and unique. Lots are large and it has a very natural Colorado feel. 5462 Golden Currant is a large, inviting home at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac, backing to …
Martin Acres Pop-Top Palpitations The day your neighbor asks if she can come see the progress inside of your Martin Acres pop-top in progress and you answer “sure, follow me” with a big smile, only to find THIS when you open the front door: Yeah… that’s the same day you understand what having palpitations feels …
City of Boulder Building Permit is Issued! Well, two weeks earlier would have been nice, but on March 15th, the permit to alter and build on the existing home at 285 Martin Drive came through. You’ll be pleased to know I hadn’t lost my marbles or temper. Instead I waited almost patiently then breathed gratitude …
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I knew my elm was old and there would come a time when elm tree removal was necessary. Planted in 1955, my elm came with the house. For 60+ years it grew, gave shelter to critters and shade to the house. It was a play structure and a bridge to the other trees and I …
City of Boulder Building Permit Woes – True to Reputation! If you have ever built in Boulder, lived in Boulder, traveled through Boulder or known anyone from Boulder CO, you have probably got your own frustrating City of Boulder Building Permit story! I promised you an honest account of the process, the good and the …
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285 Martin Drive: A Slice of Martin Acres History Hot on the heels of announcing my pop-top plans, I thought I’d take a moment to walk down Memory Lane; revisiting the projects, improvements and changes that 285 Martin Dr has undergone in the last 60+ years. 285 Martin Drive was built in 1955 and the owners …
12482 W 84th Cir ARVADA : Showings start Saturday Feb 25th, 9:30 AM In a nutshell: 12482 W 84th Cir Arvada 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 3 car garage Almost 3600 square feet, including full 1200 square foot basement List Price: $465,000 SOLD PRICE: $465,000 This cute home in great neighborhood features a spacious, sunny & …