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Best Local Cold Weather Micro-Brrrews

February 27th, 2019|Blog, Colorado Life, Life On Deck, Outdoor Recipes|

Beer is a big part of the Colorado lifestyle! For every camping trip, whitewater adventure or 14’er summit there’s beer shared on the back of a tailgate, at one of Colorado’s 300+ taprooms or on your custom redwood deck. But what to do when the temperature drops and the flakes start flying? We’re blessed with plenty of excellent Colorado craft beers for the 65 days of the year when the sun isn’t shining. Find them at your local brewery or stock up until deck weather returns in the spring. These malt-focused beers are perfect for cozying up by the fire after a long day in the Colorado cold and are guaranteed to chase your winter brrrews away! German Dunkel If you’re a fan of Porter be sure to give Dunkel a try – similar to the English favorite but with a cleaner taste from cold fermentation and lagering. Dunkel is [...]

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Garden & Home Show!

February 13th, 2019|Blog, Colorado Life, DeckTec News & Updates, Vendor Feature|

Did you know that the Colorado Garden & Home Show, all 400,000 square feet of it, is the largest and most prestigious home and garden show west of the Mississippi? More than 600 companies from 25 states and Canada are showcasing cutting-edge technologies in landscaping, gardening, energy-efficient heating and cooling, window treatments, flooring, lighting, fireplaces, patio furniture and fun stuff like greenhouses, sound systems, decks and hot tubs. This year’s show includes 11 inspiring landscaped gardens. It’s the place to go to get out of the cold or if you’ve got cabin fever. More than 50 free educational seminars and how-to demos offer something for everyone. If you’re a flower lover, Wednesday, February 13 is the annual flower sale with proceeds benefiting the Arvada Rotary. This one-stop garden and home improvement marketplace is obviously not-to-be-missed. No matter how big or small your home-related concerns, you’ll find options and answers from [...]

The Winter Bird Blurb

December 26th, 2018|Animals Out the Back Door, Blog, Colorado Life, Outdoor Living|

We’re back for an update on winter birds with our favorite birding expert, Scott Menough, co-owner with his wife, Sandy, of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lakewood since 1989. Scott is the host of BirdTalk radio on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. on 710 KNUS and 1690 KDMT, and also hosts a podcast at www.BirdTalkGuys.com. An Abundance of Winter Birds We’re fortunate to have lots of birds that stay with us here all winter, Scott said, although of course not all of them will stick around. Birds that only rely on insects, such as hummingbirds, swallows and flycatchers, head south for warmer weather, while still other birds head down here from the north. (Everything is relative!) Fish-eating birds, for instance, such as ducks and herons come in search of open water and stay until it freezes over. Winter birds need high-protein, high-fat foods. Fat helps them stay warm and keep [...]

Vehicle Winterization and Safer-Driving Tips

December 19th, 2018|Blog, Colorado Life|

When it comes to winter driving, an ounce of prevention and preparation, as they say, is truly worth a pound of cure. It’s no fun getting stranded in below-zero temps or a blizzard, and the best way to handle a fender bender is to avoid one. Use this checklist now to keep you and your family safe on the road during this frigid season. Safer-Driving Tips for Winter Always give yourself extra time to get where you’re going. This is not the time to rush. Drive slowly and carefully and be extra aware of your surroundings. Safety really does come first. DO NOT TEXT while driving in winter conditions. If you must make a call, find a safe spot to pull over and stop driving before you pick up that phone. Stopping distances are much, much longer on snow and ice. Give yourself extra room and time to be able [...]

That Golden Glow: November 30th Candlelight Walk

November 28th, 2018|Blog, Colorado Life|

A not-to-be-missed event! Catch that true Golden Glow and walk off that big Thanksgiving meal at this year’s Candlelight Walk in charming and historic Old Town Golden, Friday evening November 30. Kick off the 2018 holiday season with thousands of joyful others on a walk down Golden’s main street, Washington Avenue, lit only by candles. If you haven’t gone before, you’re in for a real treat. Folks gather at 6 p.m. outside the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, and start walking at 6:30 p.m. to the Visitors Center at 1010 Washington Avenue for a holiday show and short fireworks display above the roof of the historic Golden Hotel. This annual event has something for the whole family. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for kids’ photos from 3-5:30 p.m. at The Dove Inn, 711 14th Street. After that take the kiddos in hand and walk over to [...]