The Simple Life Blog
Check it Out…Home Red Flags
Spring has sprung. And now that the snow has melted, it’s time to check and make sure all is good with your home. Up in Grand County, houses really take a beating from Mother Nature. Massive temperature swings, winds, high altitude sun and low humidity all play a...
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I want MORE!
Regardless of whether you’re getting ready to sell your home and looking for the most profit, or just looking to make your place look like a million bucks -- here are some tips on what you can do. First Impressions Matter It doesn’t matter if we’re talking potential...
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Brown Thumb?
Sometimes history repeats itself. While not quite textbook-worthy, you should know that plants are back! Remember the 1970's decorating trend utilizing plants hanging from ceilings, lining bookshelves and filling corners? Savvy home decorators are at it again with...
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What’s Up in 2019 Home Design
Just as fashion changes each year, so does the list of “must have” for homes. If you’re thinking about selling or remodeling your property, check out the latest and greatest home trends for 2019. Each year paint companies and the Pantone Color Institute announces...
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Be Prepared ‘Cuz Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
In Colorado there’s a lot to think about in the long, cold winter months. Now double that concern when you’re talking about traveling to or living in Grand County, due to the weather extremes we see here (especially from December through March). HOME: Huge dumps and...
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GREAT Reasons to Sell a Home (or Buy!) During the Holidays
Many people consider buying or selling a home during the ho-ho-holidays a no-no-no! Sure, your schedule is hectic and you might think that you can’t fit in one more thing…but there are some very good reasons to look for a property - or - list your home at this time...
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Is Your Well Water Safe? Better Test It
When you turn on the tap in your kitchen, where does that water come from? If you’re like most people in Grand County, you have a well. You think that the water is good to drink…but are you SURE? As a well owner – the responsibility for assuring you have a safe...
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The Cold, Hard Facts About Winter Living in the Mountains
Winterizing takes on a whole new meaning if you have mountain property. While those of us who live in Colorado know to do the winterizing basics like sealing around windows and doors, disconnecting outside hoses, and draining our irrigation systems, homeowners at...
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WELL…Simple Steps to Eliminate Water Well Contamination
For many people, the idea of getting their drinking water from a well is foreign…and a bit scary! But if you live in Grand County, or any other rural area in Colorado, more often than not, your home’s water source won’t come from a municipal water treatment facility,...
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They Say You Can’t Have it All … But They are Wrong!
You want a mountain retreat. You want your money secured in a good investment. You want to live/retire in a small town but be close to big-city life You CAN have it ALL … in Grand County! Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby and Grand Lake are not just a winter...
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