In 2007, Congress passed an energy act that required new energy-efficient standards for basic light bulbs. Standard incandescent bulbs are being phased out and eventually will be unavailable. The alternative bulbs differ considerably in price. LED bulbs are the most efficient but they also cost the most. CFLs are a less expensive alternative.  Interestingly, the more […]

Make sure extra TP is easy to spot (that’s in #6). Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you’re striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone wil feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax yourself? You will if you focus on what’s really necessary. Here’s a […]

The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from an affordability standpoint. They are wrong! […]

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts 190 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Nearly half a century in the making, Jeanne Robertson keeps audiences rolling on the floor with laughter. At 73 years young, former Miss North Carolina stands tall at six-foot-two and has a personality, heart and sense of humor. Her comedy […]

The Pilgrims were on to something when they planned a Thanksgiving potluck; here are other good ideas that’ll simplify your T-Day kitchen cleanup. Want something to be thankful for? Check out these tips that’ll make your Thanksgiving kitchen cleanup faster and easier — and will give you more time to enjoy family and friends. Plan […]

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact that […]

The last thing you want if you’re traveling these holidays is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this check list to add some peace of mind while you’re out of town. Ask a trusted friend – to pick up mail, newspaper and keep yard picked up to avoid an appearance of being empty. […]

The last thing you want if you’re traveling these holidays is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this check list to add some peace of mind while you’re out of town. Ask a trusted friend – to pick up mail, newspaper and keep yard picked up to avoid an appearance of being empty. […]

The Incredible Colorado Timelapse Video That Shows All 4 Seasons In A Matter Of Minutes Right now, we are right smack dab in the middle of a good, old-fashioned Colorado fall, which comes complete with vibrant colors, crisp temperatures, and — of course — the occasional snowfall. All of this being said, can you imagine […]