Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing
It's that time of year again! Girl Scout Cookie season is in full-swing. Sure, you could stuff that box of Thin Mints in the back of your freezer, but where's the fun in that? Bust that box open and pair it with some beer. Check out our suggestions for pairing these tasty treats with your favorite beers. Thin Mints & Dry Stout (Lefthand Nitro Milk Stout) Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-Si-Dos & Brown Ale (Woods Boss Rock Bar Brown) Shortbread/Trefoils & English Pale Ale/ESB (Hogs Head BOYS Best Bitter) Caramel Delites/Samoas & German-Style Doppelbock (Paulaner Brauerei Salvator)
Going for the Green
Colorado is known for the green. It's all over Denver! You can smell it everywhere! Not to mention, GASP!, the suburbs too! People come from all over to try a bowl. Most people swear by it with a burrito, or the stickiest-ickyest cheese fries. Drool. Some make the mistake of eating too much of it, so they lock themselves in their bathroom for hours. Wait! No! I'm not talking about that! I'm talking about CHILI! Colorado Green Chili! We have high standards when it comes to green chili. So we set out to list some of the best places to load a bowl or roll up in a tortilla. Check out our list and tell us your favorite place to go for the green chili in Colorado. Top Rated Green Chili Sauces in the Denver Area El Taco de Mexico, Santa Fe Art District Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Boulder Brewery Bar II, Lincoln Park Taquería El Trompito, Twin Lakes, Southeast Denver Burrito Giant, Berkeley Tamales by La Casita, LoHi The Original Chubby’s, Sunnyside Sam’s No.[...]
Control the Elements to Maximize Your Outdoor Living
Colorado weather is unpredictable. As Coloradoans, we have learned to be dubious of the forecast and adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Colorado weather is part of our identity, a badge of honor, and the reason you keep a winter coat in your car all of the time. The same forethought you have while enjoying golf or biking also applies to your outdoor living. A wide-open deck plan makes for a great place to entertain, but what do deck owners do when the sun starts beating down or that 5 percent chance of showers turns into a downpour? You might not control the weather, but like that jacket in your trunk, you can hedge your bets and be prepared. Along with heaters and fire features, our clients do this by adding custom sunrooms or deck covers. DeckTec Sunrooms According to a national real estate company survey, sunrooms are one of the most desired improvements homeowners would like to make to their homes. Sunrooms offer the opportunity to bring fine outdoor furnishing and plants inside allowing the experience[...]
Hard to Beat Hardscape… but Why Choose?
We’re known for our natural wood decks However, decks aren’t the only way DeckTec creates stunning outdoor living environments. One aspect of our work that has increased in demand is our paver patio designs. For years, DeckTec has done more deck and patio combinations than any other company. Similar to our wood decks, we prefer natural materials for our patios. We believe the authentic stone blocks provide the most elegance and appeal. Additionally, the larger, interlocking stones handle settling and expanding Colorado soil much better than a static patio material. Plus, when substantial shifts occur, we can repair paver patios much more quickly and less costly than pressed concrete. If you have cracks in your driveway, you know what I’m talking about. Combining a deck and patio This is an attractive and cost-effective way of expanding your outdoor living environment. DeckTec professionals understand your needs and can create the ideal addition to your home and lifestyle. If you’re looking to expand your patio, give our team a call. Here are a couple favorites: Contact DeckTec Today[...]
6 Dos and Don’ts to Protect Your Deck This Winter
Photo by Toni Tan on Unsplash A properly sealed deck is your first—and best—defense against Colorado’s extreme winters. We recommend contacting DeckTec ASAP if you feel your deck’s current finish is not up to the task. Here are a few dos and don’ts to ensure your deck thrives this winter and is ready to go next spring. 1. Do Remove Planters and Excess Furniture Avoid unsightly marks and make room for easy shoveling by removing excess furniture from your deck. Be sure to add plastic foot covers to the pieces that remain. Cover your tables and chairs with vinyl covers to keep them in good shape. 2. Don’t Leave Mats and Rugs Useful in the summer, but mats are unwelcome in the winter because they get wet, freeze, and stain your deck. Remove them from the exterior of your door so you can shovel with ease and keep the area clear. 3. Do Shovel Don’t let the snow pile up. Instead, shovel it off as soon as possible to avoid damage to the wood and reduce[...]
Can DeckTec Build in the Snow?
Photo by Damian McCoig on Unsplash I recently received some feedback from a client. He shared his experience of our team assigned to build a back patio deck for him this past spring. The build was slated to begin on March 16, the day after the blizzard of 2020. As the snow piled up around his house, the client expected to hear from our lead that they would need to postpone. To his surprise, he found that DeckTec had anticipated the storm and made arrangements to clear a path through the feet of snow so that the job could start on schedule. By the time the snow had melted from the shaded areas of his yard, the deck was well underway, and the client was able to take full advantage of Deck Season. This story highlights our response to a common question we receive: Does DeckTec build in the snow? Yes! Our crews work year-round We create Colorado’s most beautiful custom natural wood decks, along with any of the other outdoor living environments you enjoy throughout[...]
Timeless Decks
DeckTec is proud of our all-natural wood decks. Each one has a story and has crafted your stories for over 30 years. That’s right! A quarter-century! They hardly look it. With consistent care, your deck can look like these timeless classics. Denny Harthun April, 1991 Bill & Dot Mechtenberg February, 1996 Vern Ritzman April, 2002
We Demand S’more!
Warm, gooey, crunchy s’mores are staples of camping trips and backyard BBQs stretching decades. Early recipes of the campfire treat first appeared in Boy and Girl Scout publications in the 1920s. Over time the unique blend of flavors has been incorporated into everything from pop tarts, ice cream, craft beer, even English muffins! Today, classic s’mores are having a bit of a pop-culture moment, spurred on by a renewed interest in getting outdoors. The combination of toasted marshmallow and chocolate smooshed between graham crackers is cherished not only for its simplicity but as a national comfort food designed to get scarfed down with friends around a glowing open flame. Despite an almost universal recognition as the ultimate campfire snack, I am always left wondering, is there anything s’more to s’mores? I mean, is chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow the best we can do? I say, “No!” We’ve seriously underestimated how much s’more a s’more can be. (okay, I’ll stop.) Though easy and portable, I’m not a fan of the mess. The last thing you want[...]
The Best Time of the Year
Those who lament the lack of four full seasons in Colorado must not have a deck. If they were like you, they’d know that Colorado actually has five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall, and deck season. Guess what approaches? After a cold, snowy winter, historically wet spring, and brutally hot summer we’re now approaching the best time of the year in Colorado. Sure, fall in Colorado is stunning, but sandwiched between the heat and the first snowfall is a season officially sanctioned for Colorado’s outdoor living enthusiasts. When the air to deck wood ration become irresistible. When all of the effort put into the backyard and garden is in full display, and bounty of the summer harvest is in peak quality. Honestly, it’s tough to describe what makes this time of the year so enjoyable. It may be different for everyone, but after a long, hot summer, perhaps its simply the break in the heat that makes this season such a great time to unwind from an entire season of trying to unwind. If you were[...]
Colorado’s Many Native Bees
While everything might be dry and brown down here on the Front Range, our state’s highest location may just now be reaching peak wildflower time. In Colorado, wildflowers often come in three phases and are dependent on moisture and elevation. August through October represents a final opportunity to revel in Colorful Colorado flowers before the white stuff starts flying once more. For many, it’s important to get up and see them before they’re gone, but chances are a variety of our native bee population will beat you there, busily buzzing through mountain meadows – pollinating the flowers in the process. Behold Our Bees! Did you know Colorado has over 900 native species of bees? And none of them make honey. That distinction goes to the Western Honey bee which ironically is a transplant from Europe and originated in Africa and Asia. Though our native bees don’t produce the sweet nectar of honey, they remain incredibly important to our environment as pollinators. They contribute to the success of our prized agriculture, like Palisade Peaches and Rocky Ford[...]
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