Winterizing Your Home
The cold weather is upon us, and it’s time to get your home winterized to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your investments safe, secure and operating properly. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Use our handy checklist to help stay warm and dry! OUTSIDE 1. Disconnect hoses and turn off water, sprinkler systems and fountains to prevent the lines from freezing and bursting. 2. Cover patio furniture and appliances, such as grills, to prevent rust. 3. Consider a fresh coat of sealer for your deck, this will help it weather the freeze/thaw[...]
Winterizing Your Car
As temperatures drop, we might not think about how to stay safe during winter storms. Here are vehicle maintenance and driving tips for staying safe on the road whether you’re going 5 or 500 miles away. Car Winterization Checklist: • Check battery, tire inflation, tire tread, and windshield wipers. – This will ensure that you don’t get stuck in the cold or snow, or are unable to drive because you can’t see. • Install snow tires. – Snow tires are made specifically to help you get better traction in the snow, and will work better than all-season tires. • Check[...]
Coffee Beers for Around the Fireplace This Winter
There is no better pairing than coffee and beer – coffee brings rich, complex flavors to beer that you can’t get from anything else. Try one of these local brews the next time you’re looking for a little buzz with your beer. Epic Brewing: Big Bad Baptist This beer has its base in Epic Brewing’s Imperial Stout, transformed through barrel aging. The stout is transferred to three different barrels during the aging process to infuse it with unique flavors you can’t get any other way. Coffee and coco nibs are added in the last stage, when each barrel gets its[...]
Coffee Rubbed Steak
Mix up the regular holiday fare at your next party or family gathering with this coffee rubbed steak! Coffee Rubbed Steak 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder 2 tbsp. finely ground coffee beans 5 tsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika 1½ tsp. dried oregano 1½ tsp. black pepper 1½ tsp. ground coriander 1½ tsp. mustard powder 1 tsp. chile de árbol powder (or ¾ tsp. finely ground red pepper flakes) 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more 2 16-ounce boneless NY strip steaks (about 1 in. thick) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil • In a small[...]
Colorado Old Towns for the Whole Family
How about some old-fashioned holiday charm, cheer and fun for the whole family? With something for every age and interest, the metro area’s many quaint old-town downtowns make ideal whole or half-day holiday-season destinations, especially for visiting out-of-town family and friends. No matter where you where you live, there’s a walkable “Main Street” near you. From Golden to Longmont, Morrison to Fort Collins, and Parker to Boulder, you’ll find a warm welcome and amazing small town charm. Check out the free community events, locally owned coffee roasters and restaurants, walking tours, art galleries, vintage and antique stores, and quirky, one-of-a-kind[...]
