Aspirational Displacement
Aspirational Displacement Have you ever wanted to buy something special only to realize the cost of it is just too far out of reach? For me it was the car on the poster in my bedroom – the Ferrari F40. Ten year old me figured if I worked hard one day I could have one. […]
Are Old Systems Always Bad?
Are Old Systems Always Bad? Years ago, I had a client who was buying a gorgeous bungalow in the Highlands with some of the best original built-ins I’ve ever seen. It was meticulously updated throughout – except for one system. The boiler. It was the original unit from the early 1900s. During our inspection the […]
Dude, Where’s My Snow?
Dude, Where’s My Snow? I live in Colorado and I am not a skier. There. I said it. I moved here in 2002 and all my friends were so good I just gave up in frustration – exactly the kind of lessons I teach my kids. That said I am aware the mountains have not […]
Did you know I’ve built 40 homes in Denver since 2010?
Did you know I’ve built 40 homes in Denver since 2010? Well, I have. There was Tennyson 7, Navajo 8 (that’s the one where one of the contractors threw me across the jobsite), then there was Pecos 15, the duplex I built for myself to live in, then a duplex in City Park, a quad-plex […]
Why Your Light Bulbs Might Be Ruining Your Home (Seriously)
Why Your Light Bulbs Might Be Ruining Your Home (Seriously) Have you ever walked into a house and immediately wanted to leave, without quite knowing why? Look up. It might be the light bulbs. Back in the 1800s, physicist William Kelvin observed how heated carbon changed color — from red to orange to white to […]
The Most Boring Home Tip That Could Save You Thousands
The Most Boring Home Tip That Could Save You Thousands Let’s be honest — downspout extensions might be the least exciting part of homeownership. But if you own a home, here’s one thing I know for sure: you need them. It may not seem like a big deal, but years of water pooling around your […]
Home Maintenance Tips: Protect Your Investment (and Your Sanity)
Home Maintenance Tips: Protect Your Investment (and Your Sanity) Keeping your home in great shape might not be the most glamorous task, but it is one of the smartest. Think of it as protecting your biggest investment. Sure, cleaning the gutters isn’t as fun as splurging on new shoes, but skipping routine upkeep can lead […]
Landlord Tips We Love: Smart Advice From the Front Lines of Property Ownership
Landlord Tips We Love: Smart Advice From the Front Lines of Property Ownership Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, there’s always something new to learn when it comes to managing a rental property. After years of helping clients (and owning investment properties ourselves), we’ve gathered some favorite landlord tips to keep your […]
Great Taste Isn’t the Same As Design Experience
Great Taste Isn’t the Same As Design Experience by Kelly Reed Think about something you’re naturally good at — a job, a hobby, a skill you’ve spent years refining. Now, rewind to the beginning — before the trial and error, the learning curve, the facepalm moments. That’s what it’s like to have great taste without […]
The Trouble With Touch-Up Paint
Touch-up paint sounds simple — but it can go sideways fast. What seems like a cheap solution…