The Simple Life Blog
Modern Modulars – Why Prefab Building Might be Your Thing
Grand County has a big problem. There are many people who would like to own a home here, but the housing inventory is exceptionally low. There is plenty of LAND – but very few houses for sale. If you’re thinking, “I’ll just build”, there’s an option you might not have...
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It’s Time to Take the Stage
Simple ways to make your house look like a show home You immediately know when a home has been professionally designed. There’s just something that looks different between a show home and where you live. Staging a house doesn’t need to cost a fortune. And you can...
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How to talk “CONTRACTOR”
How hard can it be? You want a new kitchen, bath, basement, roof. They want a new client. You agree on the budget and then live happily-ever-after. End of story…right? For anyone that truly believes this is true – there’s no reason to read on. But, if you have...
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Adore Your Door
How changing your home’s entrance can change everything Mom probably told you that you don’t get a second chance to make a good impression… What you might not have known back then was that she might have been talking about your home’s front door! A “right on” home...
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Spring Cleaning Step-By-Step
After having everyone at home for an extended period of time and with “the virus” still lurking around, Spring Cleaning 2020 is more important than ever! But even if you’ve disinfected everything in sight, there’s still more to do…and it will take your mind off of...
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An Investment that You’ll Enjoy…LITERALLY!
These are strange times, to say the least, and while we usually fill this space with information that is not so real estate-centric, now seems to be a good time to discuss the future and the pros and cons of owning mountain property. If you’re like many, you’ve seen...
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How to Add Style and Character to Your Kitchen
You know no matter how large your home is, the kitchen seems to be where everyone gathers. You also know that a warm, inviting kitchen makes a home more valuable. Here are some easy ways to spice up your kitchen without costly renovations: Under Cabinet Lighting This...
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Color Trends for the Next Decade
Since this new year is, in fact, “2020” -- we have decided to focus on the little details that make a house more appealing. One of those details is COLOR. We all know color psychology is real. Yellow is considered “cheerful and bright”. Advertisers package with this...
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Hitting a Wall on Your Decorating Efforts?
How to show your wall art off like a pro Art doesn’t need to be expensive to be beautiful. Pick things that speak to your heart and decorate your empty wall spaces for visual -- and emotional –- pleasure. Adding art to your living space is a way to add color, texture,...
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NOW WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?
…it’s time to get fired up and put your ashes to work The Grand County pine beetle problem did have one good thing come out of it…we have PLENTY of firewood for heating our homes, building a fire in the fire pit, and warmth sitting around a fire at your campsite! But...
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