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Add a little flair to your house with tile
As we work out way into spring, many of my clients are coming to me and asking what they can do to upgrade their homes either to enjoy themselves or for when they decide to put their home on the market. There are so many great things one can do to keep their house looking fresh and up-to-date. I always recommend re-painting their home every 5+ years for the exterior and keeping the indoor colors tons that future buyers could enjoy. I talk to them about the exterior of their homes and how curb appeal is so important when trying to sell a house but also keeping a nice yard will have benefits for my clients as well.
When it comes to actually updating the house, everyone knows that the two most expensive rooms to remodel are the kitchen and the bathrooms. These rooms require a lot of changes when it comes time to remodel, upgrading appliances alone can cost thousands of dollars. Bathrooms, if budgeted right, can be better to upgrade because if you don’t have to buy the top of the line products, you can still find a lot of great bathroom materials that look expensive but don’t hurt the wallet.
One feature that many people invest a lot of time in when redoing these rooms are the backsplashes and the floors. There are so many different ways to do these both and one thing that can really add flair or keep a room looking crisp is the addition of tile.
Tiles have been around for quite a while but are now being used more and more as actual art pieces within bathrooms and kitchens. When it comes to backsplash for example, you have the opportunity to buy bright, colorful glass tiles that can take any white kitchen from looking plain to all of a sudden looking like a kitchen you might find in a magazine.
Terracotta tiles are a big hit in the kitchen because they have a very natural look to them and instantly bring warmth and comfort to the space.
Subway tile is classic and will continue to be around for a long time. One way to make it stand out more is to add a colored, dark grout to make the space look more unique.
Patterned tile can add so much flavor to a kitchen and can act as more of an art piece then actual tile.
Black and white tile was popular a while back but it has been making a comeback as more and more people are looking to have a classic feel within their homes.
Tile can be expensive so that is something to budget for when you are thinking to remodel. But it doesn’t have to break the bank and it can add so much to your home in the long run!
Sledding & Tubing In Colorad
ADVENTURE POINT
Keystone Mountain Resort
BARNUM PARK
360 Hooker Street • Denver
CARTER PARK
Three blocks east of Main Street • Breckenridge
COLORADO ADVENTURE PARK
566 Co Rd 721 • Fraser
COPPER MOUNTAIN TUBING AREA
509 Copper Road • Copper Mountain
CRESTED BUTTE ADVENTURE PARK
5200 N. Garfield Avenue • Loveland
CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC CENTER
620 Second Street • Crested Butte
DUTCH HENRY SLEDDING HILL
Just south of downtown on US-24 • Leadville
FRISCO ADVENTURE PARK
GRAND LAKE NORDIC CENTER
HAYMAKER TUBING HILL
Beaver Creek Resort
HIDDEN VALLEY
Rocky Mountain National Park • Fort Collins
HIGH COUNTRY TUBING PARK
HISTORIC FRASER TUBING HILL
KENDALL MOUNTAIN
14th & Greene Street • Silverton
KROH PARK
5200 N. Garfield Avenue • Loveland
POWDERHORN TUBING HILL
48338 Powderhorn Road • Mesa
RUBY HILL PARK
1200 West Florida Avenue • Denver
SCOTT CARPENTER PARK
30th Street & Arapahoe Road • Boulder
SLEDDING HILL PARK
S. Kipling Pkwy & W. Ken Caryl Ave • Littleton
THE MEADOWS AT ELK CAMP
Vista Trail • Aspen
VAIL ADVENTURE RIDGE
600 West Lionshead Circle • Vail
WALLACE PARK
8501 East Belleview Avenue • Denver
WOAH NELLY HILL
YEE-HAW HILL
37350 Co Rd 179 • Steamboat
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH
The benefits of having LED lighting in your home
For those of you who haven’t changed to LED lights quite yet, this blog is for you. There are so many great benefits to switching over to LED lights including extended lifespans of the lights, lower maintenance requirements and reduced energy consumption. According to the DOE, it is estimated that LED lights can save 190 terawatt house of electricity per year which equals almost $15 billion dollars saved. These lights last longer and will cut your electricity bill, why wouldn’t you trade in your regular light bulbs for LED light bubs?
If those reasons aren’t enough, here are a few more to get you on the path to changing over to LED lights:
· Energy efficiency – LED lights use about 50% less electricity then traditional fluorescent, incandescent and halogen options. This results in lower energy cost savings where lights might be on for longer periods of time. Because LED lights are mounted on a flat surface, they emit light hemispherically rather then spherically which reduces wasted energy and light.
· Extended life – Unlike typical light bulbs, LED lights never actually burn out they merely dim over time. LED lights have a lifespan of 30,000-50,000 hours or even longer while a comparable fluorescent lasts 8,000-10,000 hours.
· Durable – LED lights do not have any filaments or glass enclosures making them more resistant to breaking.
· Cold temperature operation – LED lights function well in the cold unlike fluorescent lamps. LED performance increases as operating temperatures drop which means they work well in refrigerated display cases, freezers and outdoor applications.
· Rapid cycle – LED lights are unaffected by turning them on and off in a rapid cycle unlike traditional lights that have a shorter lifespan the more they are switched on and off.
· Instant on – Unlike traditional lights that do not provide full brightness from the moment they are switched on, LED lights come on at 100% brightness almost instantly.
· No UV emissions
These are just some of the many positive reasons to switch over to LED lights in your home. I am seeing many new build homes that only use LED lighting and it saves my developers and buyers a great deal of money at the end of the day. Take a minute to go around your house and see what lights can be changed and do that for the environment and to save some money!
Where to find the best chocolate for Valentine's Day in Denver
What do you like to do with your loved ones for Valentines Day? Is there a certain restaurant you always go to with your significant other? Do you have a daily ritual like taking the day off and spending it just the two of you? Does your lady friend expect some flowers or does your man friend appreciate some gadgets? Valentines Day is a fun day to remind those ones in your life that you love them (there are 364 other days to do this as well but this is the holiday of the year so it’s fun to show your love!). And there are so many ways to do that – and one tradition that people particularly like to indulge in would be the sweet side of the holiday, the chocolate side. This might be one of the sweetest filled holidays (that and one of the biggest floral holidays of the year) and I am a big fan of all the amazing chocolate you can get around Denver. I have compiled a list of some of the best chocolate shops below so if you still need to grab something sugary for your loved one check one of these amazing places out!
Roberta’s Chocolates – 4840 W 29th St
Nothing says quaint chocolate shop like Roberta’s that has been serving up sweets to the Denver area since 1995. The shops doesn’t just have chocolates either, they serve up truffles, fudge, lollipops and dozens of great gift ideas. Have a specific chocolate shape or design you want to send to your special someone? Roberta’s has over 10,000 molds to make custom candy or chocolate that is unique and special for your Valentine.
Chocolate Crisis Center – 3370 Walnut St
Hopefully no one has to take a trip to the doctor or the ER this Valentines Day but if you have a chocolate emergency you might want to get that checked at the Chocolate Crisis Center in LoHi. They have an online shop ready to go 24 hours a day but if you are feeling the need to go in a try some chocolate and have a consultation so you can find the perfect chocolate for you and your loved ones.
Temper Chocolate at Denver Central Market – 2669 Larimer St
Developed by chef John Robbins, this chocolate shop might be new to town but they are causing quite the stir at Denver Central Market. With chocolates that are fresh and unexpected when it comes to flavors, patrons are surprised and delighted at the tastes of every chocolate they eat.
Chocolate Lab – 2504 E. Colfax
If you want a good truffle, no, a great truffle, then go see the chocolatiers at the Chocolate Lab because they are dedicated to bringing the best of the best to Denver when it comes to all things chocolate. Every truffle in the shop and chocolate is hand-dipped and made to be the best of the best.
The Chocolate Therapist, Inc. – 2560 W Main St Littleton
Need a good therapist? What about a chocolate therapist? This shop is a great place to go when you need help figuring out just what type of chocolate to get your loved ones. Their unique chocolate are infused with organic flavoring oils, nuts, spices and natural fried fruit.
There are so many great chocolate shops in Denver and the surrounding communities that you should have no problem finding the right one for your loved one this holiday season! Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day full of lots of love!