Heading out to the woodshed
It’s a dark and stormy night; you’re cold the woodpile is hidden under a deep layer of snow. Thanks to
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
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Mailboxes, etc.
Mailboxes are a quintessential part of rural living and those in the mountains are no exception. The trick is to
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More mitigation
Mitigation is the password for anyone who wants to live in the mountains. Experts say that forest fires are burning
Read MoreSnow on trees – Conifer-style
One of the best things about living at 9,000 feet is the snow that falls and occasionally leaves a beautiful
Read MoreSpringing into wildfire season
Few words elicit as much fear in mountain residents as the words, “smoke check” spoken over the Mountain Area Scanner
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No moat no more
The moat has been a sore spot since I first laid eyes on this place. It wasn’t really a moat
Read MoreSnow in June
Colorado’s weather is legendary. Psychotic. Unpredictable. Like trying to lose weight by only eating ice cream. I woke up on
Read MoreGas line … bye-bye propane
Everyone down in Denver probably takes their gas line for granted. Not me. After a winter graced by the fluidity
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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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