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Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse: Redefining mountain cuisine

February 11, 2013   athomecolorado
Smokin' Dave's BBQ - Lyons, CO

LYONS/ESTES PARK – Barbecue lovers know there’s no substitute for the real thing; there can be no compromise when achieving the succulent flavor and tenderness that makes this glorified food group so delicious. Barbecue might mean different things to a Texan and a Tennessean, but they’ll agree that a slow, steady hand is required to do it right. So when you think of states where barbecue is king, does Colorado come to mind? If not, there’s a passionate cook right here on the Front Ra

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High Country Goodbye

December 14, 2012   athomecolorado
Carol O'Meara

A friend leaned close to whisper awful words in my ear, words that make many gardeners in the west sad.  “High Country Gardens has closed down,” she said, speaking of the Santa Fe, New Mexico business that has been a class act in our region and leaders in developing and promoting water-responsible plants for over 19 years. According to an article in The Santa Fe New Mexican, High Country Gardens and its parent company, Santa Fe Greenhouses, could not overcome setbacks caused by the effects

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Holiday gift ideas for the DIYer

December 08, 2012   athomecolorado
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The holidays are here and for the do-it-yourselfer who always has a list of ‘to-do’ projects to tackle, a new tool makes a great gift. From the weekend warrior to automotive enthusiast, an addition to the tool box is certain to bring a smile to their face. Here are some ideas from Craftsman to get you started finding the perfect gift for the DIYer on your list: Stocking stuffer: Craftsman Cap Wrench Bottle Opener A tool box isn’t complete without a bottle cap opener for use during the rewa

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Front Range real estate watch: December 2012

December 07, 2012   athomecolorado
Mike Malec

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I was thankful that I was able to finish writing this article prior to a relaxing weekend.  We should all be thankful for the change the market has undergone this year. Over this entire year, the word on the street has been, “There is no inventory!”  While this is undoubtedly true, it really is only half of the story.  The other half, the story that hasn’t been as publicized, or at least I haven’t heard it as much, is that there are also more b

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Care of holiday plants

December 07, 2012   athomecolorado
Carol O'Meara

Predictions of the world ending on December 21 this year has some people nervous about making commitments.  They point to portents and omens of the Mayan calendar ending and, despite experts debunking the prophecy, cling to the concept that the world is on the brink of Armageddon.  Given that Justin Bieber has started going shirtless, I’m inclined to agree. But if you scoff at the latest in a long list of doomsday dates by picking up a festive seasonal plant, you need a refresher on caring f

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Living trees provide lasting memories

December 01, 2012   athomecolorado
Carol O'Meara

NORTHERN COLORADO – That magical time of the year is upon us, when we huddle in our homes hoping we don’t have to venture out in the cold.   To make ourselves feel better, we cut down and bring a tree in to help us feel connected to the earth.  But not everyone is comfortable killing a tree to celebrate a holiday. In his first year of office, Theodore Roosevelt banned cut Christmas trees in the White House for environmental reasons and a concern over deforestation.  And if, like him,

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Midtown Homes’ Boise Village Southwest hits the sweet spot

November 29, 2012   athomecolorado
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LOVELAND – Boise Village Southwest may just be the right neighborhood at the right time—at the right price. With Northern Colorado counties ranking among the top in the state for new-home permits, the housing is market coming back, and Midtown Homes is in it for the upswing.  This local developer has reinvented a Loveland community that is hitting the sweet spot in terms of pricing, layout and location. Situated in the heart of Loveland, at East First Street and Boise Avenue, Boise Vill

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Gifts For Gardeners

November 29, 2012   athomecolorado
Gifts For Gardeners

NORTHERN COLORADO – Finding a gift for someone who doesn’t mind purchasing bags of poo might seem like a simple task. After all, most gardeners are easy to please as long as you wrap the gift in compostable paper and bundle it with twine long enough to be useful in trellising recalcitrant plants. But if your conscience urges you to find a gem to bestow on your dirt-encrusted loved one, we’re here to help with a few ideas they’ll treasure: A hot trend in urban gardening will turn the

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