Cold, really cold
A pretty severe cold snap late in January 2011 tested the limits of people to stay warm. The cold up
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Diary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
Author: barbara
What do I do with my what?
The short man with bandy legs and a sludge-colored cotton jacket asked me without any preamble, “So tell me what
Read MoreBlowing in the wind
Last week, the front range had some terrible winds to contend with, and they hit the house at about 2
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Septic sucks
1979 property drawing Septic sucks. I understand why previous owners have neglected pumping the septic system. Nobody’s really sure where
Read MoreMad at companies that don’t honor their appointments
I have one day off a week – Tuesdays. I had an appointment with Shirley Septic of Conifer to come
Read MoreShow, don’t tell
People who come by and drop their opinion off like a kid at daycare crack me up. When I was
Read MoreMad over mud
Thanks to Drew and Timberline for providing me with road base for the driveway. If mud was a cash crop,
Read MoreWallpaper madness
I’ve never seen wallpaper that looks good. Particularly the wallpaper in my bathroom. It’s horrid, and as an added bonus,
Read MoreMad about those men with skills
I’ve had enough of the blue water! I finally went to the mattresses and called a local veteran who runs
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