Krystal Tubbs, Author at DeckTec Outdoor Designs

How to Beat Those Winter Blues

February 21st, 2018|Blog, Colorado Life|

If you find yourself feeling down lately, know that you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of seasonal depression. The most common seasonal winter depression, a serious disorder that affects about five percent of people. Another 10 to 20 percent of people are believed to suffer from “mild” winter depression – that’s one out of every five to ten of us! Winter depression typically starts in late fall and resolves in spring or summer, and symptoms will tend to come and go at the same time each year. It’s worth noting that SAD affects four times as many women as men. So how do you know when it’s time to seek professional help? If you’re seeing some of the following winter depression symptoms in yourself or someone you care about, it’s time to take action: Fatigue Oversleeping Overeating [...]

It’s That Time Again

February 14th, 2018|Blog, DeckTec News & Updates, Life On Deck|

Colorado has long been recognized as an outdoor living and sports mecca for good reason. With the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in our backyard, our wild and scenic state can often seem like one big year-round playground for outdoor activities such as skiing, camping, hiking, hunting, and leisurely sightseeing. We are so fortunate to live in a place that offers a variety of outdoor activities that we can enjoy year-round! Well-deserved recognition of Colorado as the nation’s outdoor living and recreation capital surely contributed to Denver being able to land and secure a five-year contract to host Outdoor Retailer, a large and prestigious show. Though this event is not open to the public, its new Denver location is just further proof of the tremendously positive outdoor living reputation that Colorado has these days. Hosting a massive event like the Outdoor Retailer show has shaken up the regular schedule of consumer trade [...]

Upcoming Events

February 7th, 2018|Blog|

With summer seemingly so far away, you might be wondering what to do to get out of the house. Here are a few things around town you can head to while banishing that winter boardom. Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival February 7-11 Loveland Fire & Ice Festival February 9-11 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off February 10 Manitou Springs Denver Mardi Gras February 17 Boulder International Film Festival February 22-25 Denver Restaurant Week February 23 – March 4 Colorado Garden & Home Show February 24 – March 4

All Aboard the Winter Park Ski Train!

January 31st, 2018|Blog, Colorado Life|

If you’re like most Denverites, you’re probably pretty tired of crawling along I-70 at a snail’s pace in dark and treacherous winter highway conditions – it’s almost enough at times to take the fun out of winter mountain sports altogether. Take heart, dear ski and snowboard traveler, there’s hope for your peace and serenity now that Amtrak’s popular Winter Park Express is up and running on a regular basis for the second year in a row. There’s no time like the present to take advantage of this opportunity to travel in proper style at high altitude. Every Saturday and Sunday morning now through March 25, the Winter Park Express train, with a capacity of more than 500 passengers, departs Union Station at 7 a.m. and arrives at a new, modern platform at the base of Winter Park Resort a mere two hours later. Return trains depart Winter Park for Denver [...]

Winterizing Your Home

January 3rd, 2018|Blog|

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 cycle of winter. 4. Drain the gas from your lawn mower. 5. Clean gutters and down spouts to prevent ice buildup. Install leaf guards to keep gutters clear. 6. Have your chimneys inspected, and cleaned if needed. 7. Cover your air conditioning condensing unit. 8. Have your roof inspected and [...]

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About Krystal Tubbs

How to Beat Those Winter Blues

It’s That Time Again

Upcoming Events

All Aboard the Winter Park Ski Train!

Winterizing Your Home