Iron Horse Park 6151 Elwell Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80913 Go celebrate freedom the American way with the Fort Carson community! This year the festival has been extended to 3 days. It will be from Friday, June 29, 2018-Sunday, July 1, 2018. Hours for all days will be from 3:00 pm-11:30 pm. There will be […]
Archives: June 2018
Yard tips
If you hate watering (or yard work in general), try these drought-inspired ideas that’ll work in any climate. When you’re parched, you grab a glass of water. When your yard feels the same way, it’s not quite so self-sufficient. It needs your help. But you hate watering. Such a waste of time when you could […]
Will the next recession be in 2020?
Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent report by Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they felt about the […]
How to make your own garden water system
Easy DIY watering systems for gardens are lifesavers when hot weather moves in and thirsty plants moan, “Feed me!” once or twice a day. Save money when you make these nifty DIY watering systems from materials you probably already have. Drip hoses that save water by delivering moisture directly to roots. Self-watering planter that hydrates […]
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Don't Let a Killer In
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer you don’t want in your home but because it is colorless and odorless; you may not even be aware the deadly condition exists. The Center for Disease Control says more than 400 people in the U.S. die annually from carbon monoxide poisoning and over 10,000 require medical treatment each […]
Have you tried these pies?
Summertime is all about belly-flopping into pools, fireworks, apple pie, and other all-American things! Unfortunately, fireworks are illegal in most of the state and belly-flops are just plain painful, which leaves us with delicious pie. If you do not have the patience to make a pie from scratch, don’t stress; instead, visit this Colorado restaurant […]
This weekend in Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs 1 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Don’t miss the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest this Friday, June 22, 2018. This is Colorado Springs largest and popular spring festival. Named the Best Downtown Event by readers of the Gazette this is an event you don’t want to miss! […]
What you should know about looking at homes online
It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: Those listings may […]