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Martin Acres Remodel – Week 11 brings sub-roof!

The Martin Acres Remodel turns another corner This week the roof trusses were installed and the plywood roof decking went on top of that. We were not without drama of course… As weather dampened spirits and threatened to strike down the guys with bolts of lightning while they toiled between spells of torrential rain.  How awesome …

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Martin Acres pop-top : Second Story

Martin Acres Pop-Top with View  – That’s the goal! It was a dripping, snowy, cold and miserable weekend. Tarps did their thing but inevitably, water got into the house. I arrived Monday morning to find Joe in charge of carrying water. Just when he thought transporting water by the bucket was a third world country …

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Martin Acres Construction – Photos galore!

The Martin Acres Construction project update: This Martin Acres construction is the project I just can’t look away from! Every other day I can find an excuse to “swing by” on my way to or from a work appointment, whip out my cell phone and record some snapshots in time. Most days there is something …

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Martin Drive Pop-Top construction update

Martin Drive Pop-Top Gets New Walls! A quick walk around the house this past weekend revealed that framing had indeed begun. “Walls” were laying around everywhere, in anticipation of being stood up pretty soon.  Then voila! Monday I was driving by incidentally when I noticed a hole torn in the roof. Just like that, Storm Form …

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Tantra Lake condo for sale: Views! Townhouse style end unit!

Tantra Lake condo FOR SALE, backs to green space 959 W Moorhead Cir, Unit D is a rarely available, beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath two story condo – Featuring large bricked and fenced patio backing to Tantra Park with SW exposure and Flatiron views! End unit with plenty of windows and sunlight. This 1330 SF …

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Gold Run Condo for Rent: 2 bedroom, Creekside

FOR RENT/ AVAILABLE Exceptional HEALTH CLUB and Fantastic LOCATION Beds:  2 Baths:   2 Furnished:  No – But opportunity exists to purchase furniture that is there. Rent:  $1,950/month Lease Term:  1 Year Lease Date:   Aug 1, 2017 – July 30th, 2018 Includes:  Water/sewer, trash, snow removal, health club, washer/dryer in unit. (You pay gas/electric and cable/internet only) Square …

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It’s an Easter Miracle @ 285 Martin Drive!

The 285 Martin Drive Xcel Easter Miracle: After weeks, dozens of phone calls, paperwork and fees, miscommunication, misunderstandings and mistakes, Xcel finally showed up to disconnect the power from my house and connect it to the temp pole that was erected in the back yard (and inspected by the city) in mid March. Hallelujah! I …

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Martin Acres Pop-Top: 3rd time’s for charm!

Martin Acres Pop-Top has 3rd Date with Concrete Mixer Let the face-lift begin! My Martin Acres pop-top is slowly making its way skyward. Yesterday marked the 3rd visit from the concrete truck and I would say, the first visit that added charm to what appears to be a very homely looking little pile of construction …

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285 Martin Drive: A turning point!

285 Martin Dr began foundation work in April! After a month of watching my 285 Martin Drive come undone, it was pure joy to see the events begin that add to the value, rather than detract from it!  On Friday, after days of excavation and preparation, the first of the concrete was poured. Not much …

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Martin Acres Ranch Demolition: The forecast was for snow

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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