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Rebecca’s Recommendations: Foil Itchy & Scratchy Mosquitoes

Try these ideas for prevention and protection While everyone looks forward to warmer weather on the horizon, no one’s excited about the mosquitoes it spawns. Every person has a preventive he or she swears by, but nothing is ever 100-percent effective for everyone. As someone who spent most of her childhood covered in mosquito bites, […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: Make your own dry-erase board

Write On Just because something’s functional doesn’t mean it can’t look nice. Dry-erase boards are handy in nearly any room—the kitchen for a grocery list, the entry to greet the family, the kids’ rooms to remind them what they need for the day. But finding a board that doesn’t look like it belongs in a […]

Get a good night’s sleep with these budget-friendly window shades

Sweet Sleep Almost everyone’s looking for a better night’s sleep—one easy way to do that? Make sure your room is as dark as possible. Blackout shades are the perfect way to achieve this, but can be pricey, and finding the perfect fit isn’t always easy. A great alternative to expensive premade shades is to buy […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: Make Body Wash from Your Favorite Soap

Use your favorite bar soap to make this body wash Bar soap tends to be much cheaper than its liquid counterpart. And sometimes, amazing scents are only available in bars. But, bar soap is slippery and often washes away to a mere sliver in a week or two. But here’s how to turn that bar […]

Starting April 2- Boulder County Farmers’ Markets

Boulder County Farmers’ Markets Weekly markets around the county feature local produce, naturally raised meats, cheeses and bread, honey, eggs, coffee, organic wine and more. Check the websites for details. Boulder: Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. starting April 2; Wednesdays 4-8 p.m. starting May 4. On 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Visit www.bcfm.org. Erie: […]

Crevice gardens allow gardeners to grow xeric plants in unique setting

some local gardeners are starting to experiment with crevice gardens—a new type of easy-to-maintain garden centerpiece.

Hostas are a shoo-in for shady areas

Hostas come in endless varieties, colors and sizes By Mary Lynn Bruny Come blistering summer months, nothing is as inviting as a calm, cool shade garden—especially one with a nice bench. One favorite shade perennial is the glorious hosta. Also called plantain lilies, hostas are herbaceous perennials that typically have shiny, heart-shaped veined leaves. Though […]

Tiny Houses: The big benefits of living with less

Living small changes lives in a big way. Some residents are finding their lives are fuller with less.

Gardening helps seniors look forward

Keep On Keeping On This senior learned a whole new way of doing things so he could keep gardening at his new home. By Lisa Truesdale As resident programs director at Brook-dale North Boulder, Susan Sullivan says the goal of her job is to make sure every resident is involved in—and passionate about—something. “Even if a program […]

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Feature Garden: A mature oasis of greenery and blooms

SHADY. SUNNY. SERENE This mature garden is an oasis of greenery and blooms that three generations enjoy. By Carol Brock Kristin and George Karakehian are avid gardeners. One look at their lush, colorful landscape is evidence of this couple’s passion for plants. But getting their garden to that point was challenging, as graceful, mature trees […]

Nest-Zero: A dream retirement home

Energy-efficient modern design turned this couple’s nearly empty nest into a dream retirement home. By Lisa Marshall With her two teenage sons growing older, her job as a middle-school math teacher in Texas winding down and her husband Bennett free to work from anywhere, Caron Robinson visualized her future life as an empty nester with […]

Wild native plants that are suitable for local gardens

Wild for Wild Ones: The Rockies are full of wild native plants and many are suitable for local gardens. By Panayoti Kelaidis I know a handful of “purists”—native-plant enthusiasts who insist the only plants you should grow in a garden are ones that nature might have planted there originally (i.e., native plants). Although I don’t […]

The Soil Solution: Regenerative Farming

Regenerative-farming techniques could reverse climate change through enhancing the soil.

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Ecoscape Environmental Design… Caring for Your Land… and Well-Being! By Karina Zedalis From the miles of trails to the plethora of workout options and farm-to-table eateries, the opportunities to keep oneself healthy in Boulder, are certainly plentiful. At Ecoscape, we believe that your landscape can also support your sense of well being. Ever think about the […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: The Wheatgrass is Always Greener

While it’s officially spring, your plants won’t look like they’ve “sprung” for a while. So get a head start on growing by planting indoor wheatgrass. In a little over a week you’ll have some impressive shoots that will impart fresh air and a verdant hue to your home. Wheatgrass pots are a welcome addition to […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: Tea-riffic!

Tea spray refreshes me and my linens Recently I was looking for a new, natural way to freshen up my home and stumbled upon a light, yet unique, spray that refreshes both my sheets and me, and it couldn’t be easier to whip up. All you need is a teabag and a spray bottle. Just […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: Cleverer Cords

With so many personal electronics in our homes these days, cords have become an unfortunate (read: unsightly) annoyance. Not only do they turn into a tangled mess, they also create a cluttered aesthetic. And if you have kids or pets, exposed cords present a safety hazard. Here are a few tips to cut down on […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: Redecorating on a Dime

We all want to freshen things up from time to time, but rarely can we afford all new furniture. To get a home makeover without the decorator budget consider hiring a stager. Realtors often hire these professionals to rearrange a seller’s house so that it will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Their tips […]

Rebecca’s Recommendations: A Light-Bulb Moment for Bath Lighting

Sometimes an answer pops up when you least expect it. This was the case for me when I recently realized the perfect lighting solution for a warm, winter bath. During dreary days in February, a long, relaxing bath is just what I need. However, overhead lighting in most bathrooms leaves much to be desired. Of […]

J&K Roofing

J & K Roofing Delivers Expertise and Customer Satisfaction       By Kathy Vendegna A roof replacement is a task that most people dread having to do, especially if the reason is because of a weather event. Whether it is because of recent hail storm, or just normal wear and tear, a roof replacement […]

Rebecca’s Recipes: Revamped Buffalo Ranch Chicken

Healthier chicken goes well over rice, in a tortilla or sandwich

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