During the holiday season, you may use plants, cut flowers and flowering bulbs as decoration or give them as gifts. But did you know that many…
This weekend marks the start of the great holiday hunt, as shoppers dash off in pursuit of those perfect gifts, only to be outdone by kinks in…
Dear Ken: Every winter we leave town for a few months. I know you’ve covered this, but please remind me of how to prepare the house for the wi…
Dear Ken: One of the springs on my garage door is broken. Is this something I can fix? — Mitch
We are so fortunate to have six locally owned and operated garden centers in Colorado Springs. These stores are a great source of gifts, pract…
Kay Harris couldn’t help but open the package.
Dear Ken: I have a couple of doors that just won’t stay put. They swing open by themselves, so we have to use a door stop. Do we have to call …
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Once the leaves and needles are raked up, it is tempting to stop thinking about tree health. In fact, this is a great time of the year to do a…
A story featuring the top 10 NFL-inspired basement fan caves has captured the intersection of America’s pigskin obsession and home decor. Talk…
With the growing season over for another year, you might be looking forward to a break from gardening tasks. However, it is important to plan …
Dear Ken: I’m worried about my TV. I have a gas fireplace under it, and it gets extremely hot. What can I do? — Jane
Winter on the Front Range is unpredictable, with dramatic fluctuations in temperatures, precipitation and wind.
I’m no historian, but the parallels of the Roaring ’20s and the ’20s of today are not lost on me. Both involved reactions to a pandemic that k…
As colder weather settles in along the Front Range, crawl spaces and attics require attention.
As colder weather settles in along the Front Range, crawl spaces and attics require attention.
This Place is for the Birds, a longtime birdseed and garden center, has offered a pumpkin patch for the last 25 years. There's a rich history …
Winter is a great time to research and plan for next year’s garden. And Plant Select is a fabulous resource for ideas. You’ve likely seen plan…
Dear Ken: Do you know of a product I can use to remove grease from a stove and hood? — Anna
Dear Ken: How much insulation should we have in the attic this winter? — Jeri
Winter is coming, but there will be days when our warm Colorado sun allows us to spend time in the garden.
Dahlias are one of my favorite flowering plants, with a long bloom season, from early summer to the first frost. Deer and rabbits seem to have…
Sometimes it takes a village to get your home in order. Sometimes it takes a pack of sorority sisters. In my case, it took both.
Dear Ken: The builder put in a sump pump pit in the basement, but there isn’t a pump inside. Do you think I need one? It’s about a third full …
As the leaves turn golden and the evenings get cooler, it’s time to start thinking about making a soul-satisfying soup. We talked to a chef, a…
Planting, home improvement and other home and garden events in and around Colorado Springs.
In October, as temperatures drop and plants go into dormancy, it’s time to prepare for the long winter. Steps you take now will give your gard…
Dear Ken: Our backyard is mostly dirt and cockleburs. Also, we have big dogs, and they are affected by all the mess. We are thinking of concre…
Many who have lost a mate have a foot in two worlds: They wants to preserve and honor the memories of their spouse, yet also move forward to m…