Rents are High The rental market in Colorado is very tight right now. There are not many vacancies and the rent costs have been rising making it more difficult than ever to find an affordable apartment. Many are choosing smaller places, while others are adding roommates to help share the costs. It can take a […]
How Much Energy Does Your Kitchen Use?
Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
Keep Your Home Cool and Comfortable
About this time of year, I start to wonder if my home will be comfortable enough to get my family through the heat of summer. We still haven’t made the leap to an active cooling system, and so far we’ve been fine without one. In part, that’s because we’re cheap. But it’s also due to […]
