For Joe and Colleen Bammann, the eleventh remodel may be the charm. By Karen Mitchell Over the years, the DIY couple has remodeled several previous homes. With no prior construction skills, the Bammanns started off merely painting but quickly graduated to installing skylights, kitchen counters, cabinets, flooring and landscapes, and even designing and constructing rooms. […]
Despite severe weather during the 2013 growing season, some plants performed like champs. We asked local gardeners and experts to share their summer favorites with us so you can plan to plant some in spring. By Mary Lynn Bruny You have to be tough to be a plant in Colorado, and this past growing season […]
Gardening is great, but it can be a pain if you don’t do it right. These tips can help you reap the rewards without the aches and pains. By Maria Martin There’s nothing more soothing than getting outside to tend a garden. The cheerful birdsong, the sweet scents, the blooms and the soil all add […]
This home’s legacy is in keeping with its patchwork history. By Lisa Marshall From the cozy third-floor workshop of Peter and Lynne Troup’s Mapleton Hill home, it’s easy to imagine what life might have been like for its original owner, Emma Louise Clark. Perhaps the widowed dressmaker surrounded herself with fabrics and patterns here, stitching […]
When floodwaters ravaged many houses here in September, Neil and Cathy Borman weren’t home. Their neighborhood was particularly hard hit, and the Bormans’ home by Wonderland Lake could have been yet another casualty. By Lisa Truesdale The problematic front yard had a badly leaning, 7-foot-tall retaining wall made of old railroad ties. The wall ran […]
The local horse community contributes to the flavor and face of Boulder County. By Karen Mitchell When Sheila Ranegar heard about a horse that was for sale, her first instinct was to say no. Sheila, who owns the Nederland Equestrian School, passed on the offer as this particular animal wasn’t suitable for her young riding […]
How to create a soothing backyard oasis We asked these pros how to create a soothing backyard oasis: Chris Holthouser, project manager at Outdoor Craftsmen; Bill Melvin, owner of Ecoscape Environmental Design; and Stacy Parcell, enhancement manager for CoCal Landscape. Here’s what they said about creating a place of peace in your own backyard. Location, […]
When this builder discovered the design preferences of many refugee and immigrant homebuyers, it changed the way he built homes. In 1992, a talented and ambitious builder named Fernando Pagés Ruiz moved from Los Angeles to Lincoln, Neb. Knowing it was the site of one of the country’s Refugee Resettlement Programs, he embarked on a […]
This peaceful home has a flamboyant past and many warm memories. By Lisa Marshall If the walls in Joe and Anna Marie Robb’s house could talk, they’d have quite a story to tell. Built in 1919, the historic west-Boulder bungalow has been home to an eccentric philanthropist known for wandering the property in a makeshift […]
Winter is the perfect tub season. If you’re buying a new tub, it’s time to talk tubs. Here are some tips. By Carol Brock There’s nothing better than a hot soak on a wintry day. Whether taking a bath is a rare occurrence or a daily ritual, it’s the ideal way to melt stress and […]
Fermented foods are making a tasty new splash as “good-for-you-foods”–although our grandparents knew it all along. By Mary Lynn Bruny Photos courtesy shutterstock.com Several years ago, Tim Brod’s digestive tract was out of whack. “For 10 years my intestines were in a bad place. My energy was in a bad place,” says the Boulder beekeeper. Instead […]
This 3-acre property sports only edible plants for people and wildlife alike. Story and photos by Lisa Truesdale Like any avid collector, Scott Skogerboe will go to just about any lengths to obtain the ideal addition to his collection. He’ll search high and low, far and wide, to hunt it down, not stopping until it’s […]
This Mapleton retreat was made for eats. By Sarah Warner Photos by Ecoscape Environmental Design As a young girl, Susan Linville was a 4-H gardener who grew flowers and vegetables, patiently weeded, and learned how to prepare produce in delicious ways. Her family’s farm in Urbana, Ohio, was a source of joy and fascination, and […]
This garden pleases not only plants and people, but pollinators too. By Lisa Truesdale Photos by Allison M. Fleetwood Jr., amfphotography.com Even a longtime, passionate gardener like Deborah Foy is quite comfortable admitting that she always welcomes her yearly autumnal respite from yard work. “I garden nonstop all spring, then just do a little […]
A bucket list of 11 botanic gardens to visit during your lifetime, recommended by the senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens. By Panayoti Kelaidis Savvy travelers—and not just the plant-obsessed—know botanic gardens are some of the best places to visit when traveling. They often give you a first taste of nature in your destination, and […]
These tips can save you time, money and even calories. By Rebecca Schneider Photos courtesy shutterstock.com Don’t Get Stuck Honey, maple syrup, molasses, agave—nature’s healthier sweeteners are also the stickiest. Before measuring out these tacky liquids spritz your measuring cup with spray oil, then watch the sticky goo slide right out. Butter Me Up […]
Many house fires are preventable. Here are ways to keep your family safe from flames. By Maria Martin Photos courtesy City of Boulder Fire Rescue It’s probably no surprise that most home fires start in the kitchen, given that it houses the appliances that heat things up. But the source of most of those fires […]
Small kitchens may take less time to clean, but they’re a challenge when it comes to cooking meals. Here are space-saving tips for tiny kitchens. By Carol Brock Preparing meals in a cramped kitchen can be a pain, but let’s just call it challenging. To make a tiny kitchen work, you have to prioritize and […]
After a couple lost their daugther to a distracted driver, reviving a mountain home helped them cope with their loss. By Lisa Marshall Photos by Iman Woods, imanwoods.com Take a seat in the living room of Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson’s rustic mountain retreat, and the first thing to catch your eye is a large photo of […]
I love fall. Finally, a respite from summer’s heat. And who doesn’t love cheery orange pumpkins? With blue skies and crisp nights, fall is a welcome relief from summer’s searing. Traditionally, though, fall is a time for reflection, and a portal from summer’s light-filled days to winter’s gathering dark. Many cultures recognize fall as a […]
