Take a Peek At the Peak to Peak!
September brings relief from summer heat and a return of colorful autumn, with fall foliage along the Front Range typically turning between mid-September and early October. There’s no better time for a high-country drive or hike than on a comfortably cool September day as clear blue skies set off those golden aspens. We’re fortunate in the Denver area to have these beautiful but fleeting landscapes so accessible to us. So get out there soon, and catch a “peak” while you can! Keep in mind that trees generally “bloom” in a given location for about a week and can peak early[...]
Picture This! Second Annual Photo Contest
Here at DeckTec, we love nothing more than seeing you loving your deck! That’s why we do what we do – so you can create lasting memories of outdoor living fun. Last year we launched our Picture This! photo contest as a way of expressing our appreciation for our valued customers, and to see our fine designs being used and enjoyed. Back at our office, we have literally thousands of photos of our projects, but these pics are incomplete. What’s missing is YOU - our wonderful customers out there making their DeckTec decks come alive, and the personal touches –[...]
Playing It Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer in Colorado offers unparalleled outdoor fun in the sun. Who can resist walking, running or cycling on open space trails, or heading up to the gorgeous high country for a day or a week? But staying safe during the upcoming ‘dog days’ means taking extra care to stay cool – and knowing when to call it quits. Always keep your fitness level and health in mind – a 98-degree day is probably not the time to attempt your first fourteener. Set realistic goals, and be prepared to adjust them as needed. Your body needs time to adjust to the[...]
Golden, Parker, & Lafayette Farmers Markets
Mid-July through September is prime time for homegrown Colorado produce, so head down to your local farmers market for juicy Western Slope fruit and a nearly-endless list of veggies – from beets and broccoli to carrots, corn, zucchini, beans and salad greens. A crop calendar guide to what you might find at the markets from month to month is available at http://coloradofreshmarkets.com/crop-calendar/. Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, the award-winning Golden Farmers Market is in its 17th season, and its second year of management by the Boulder-based Colorado Fresh Markets, which also manages the Cherry Creek, City Park, and[...]
As Good As It Gets
I have something to admit – I’m going to be a Grandfather soon and I have never been outside the United States. Yes, I have a passport, but I’ve never been to Mexico, Canada, or any other foreign country. I’ve been very lucky, though, to have traveled to many parts of this country and to have stayed at some very luxurious hotels and resorts. In addition, in over thirty years within my profession, I’ve been in many incredibly beautiful homes throughout the Denver metro area and Colorado. As spectacular as these places are, what strikes me most are the professionally[...]
