Five Ways to ‘GreenScape’ Your Lawn

Is your yard in need of a makeover? You can give it a much-needed update while at the same time using eco-friendly landscaping to reduce your carbon footprint and adding value to your home.

There are simple, cost-saving methods to spruce up your yard that save you time, money and protect the environment. Here are five ways you can “GreenScape” your lawn, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

Make Your Soil Healthy
Use compost to feed the soil by digging one to three inches of compost into 6 to 12 inches of topsoil when making new beds or laying new grass. Fertilize existing lawns with about a half-inch of compost every spring or fall. Also, use about three inches of mulch in your

Turn In Unused, Expired Prescription Medications Saturday

Drug Enforcement Administration Holding Prescription Take-Back Events

DENVER — More than 100 local law enforcement agencies will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration to hold prescription drug take-back events on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Local law enforcement and the DEA took back nearly five tons of prescription drugs last year during the a take-back day, said Attorney General John Suthers in a statement.”Prescription drug abuse by high school-aged children in our state is higher than the national average. By deciding to participate in this event, parents could be saving the life of a loved one,” said Kevin Merrill, acting special agent in charge for the DEA

Houses seem to be getting smaller these days according to new home builders in Aurora, Co

I watched a program the other day that followed a family of 5 that moved from a huge house (house #1) to a 700 square foot house (houses #2) as an experiment.

The 700 square foot house was the size of their kitchen in house #1. There was no T.V., internet, playstation and so on. Only one small bathroom, 2 bedrooms, a small but workable kitchen and one living room where everyone could gather.

The family recognized that house #2 was much more intimate.  Instead of the family being in 5 different rooms and totally separated from each other they now were together more often.

The 3 girls played outside games, jump rope, hide a seek, like the

Well, DO you know your neighbors?

Have you ever made an effort? What about a block party, or other event?

I've thrown block parties, had police officers come by to give talks, and a few other events all to get to know my neighbors. I discovered that some people don't WANT to be known! But most people really enjoy these events.

Now, the City of Arvada is making it easier with a little grant money. That's right, the City of Arvada will pay residents to throw a party!

There are some rules, of course. Check them out by clicking on the words, "Know Your Neighbor Grants". I thought this was such a charming idea.

I don't know if it's the first time this is being offered, or how quickly the money might run out.

If you don't already have a group,

Arvada's popular curbside cleanup program is back, scheduled for May 9 through May 27.

If this will be your first Curbside Cleanup, here's how it works:

1. Figure out what days your street is scheduled for pickup. Here's a link to Arvada's 2011 Spring Curbside Cleanup where you can find yourself on the map, or put your address into the search bar. 


2. Gather up your junk. Remember, this is not intended for items that the regular trash pickup would haul away. They'll take furniture including mattresses, interior fixtures such as carpeting, drywall, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, exterior items such as gas grills (no propane bottles) fencing, lumber, lawn edging.


3. They will not pick up trees, branches, shrubs, dirt, brick, rock, concrete, asphalt, roofing

I have 2 buyers looking for homes in the USDA approved areas near Longmont.  It is very difficult to find homes in this price range.  We have written 4 offers with one buyer only to compete on all of them against cash buyers.  Things are definitely picking up in this price range and the over $700K price range.  

Good to see!