The 5 Worst Wildfires in Colorado History
The state of Colorado sits at the intersection of several risk factors that make the region particularly susceptible to wildfire. It is heavily covered in vegetation, ranging from grasses on the plains to trees and shrubs in the foothills and high country. Its climate...
It’s Hail Season in Colorado. Here’s What You Need to Know
Monday, May 8, 2017 should not have been a particularly eventful day, but in parts of Colorado’s Front Range it turned into a day that few will likely ever forget. A massive thunderstorm rolled through the metro area that afternoon, dropping baseball-sized hail on...
Foundation Damage? Here’s What to Look For
A damaged foundation is one of the most costly repairs that a homeowner might ever face, ranging from an average low of $4,000 to $10,000 and beyond, depending on the scope and severity of the damage. Even minor crack repair can cost $500 per patch job. But there’s a...
Preparing Your Home Cooling System for Summer
There’s a saying in Colorado: “Come for the winters, stay for the summers.” The idea behind this is that, although our state is justifiably famous for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, it’s the somewhat-less-famous 300 days of annual sunshine and 70-degree...
Drought? Flooding? What’s In Store for Colorado in 2017?
As of January, the state of Colorado—and particularly the high mountain areas—had recorded as much as 75% of its actual snow fall totals, putting the state on track for a wet year that would hopefully put an end to the recent string of droughts. The town of Crested...
2016 Was Another Bad Year for Winter Storms: Here’s What That Means for Colorado
The town of Crested Butte, Colo. knows all about snowstorms. After all, the ski town located deep in the Rocky Mountains records an average of 217 inches of the white stuff every year and has based its entire economy on skiing, snowboard and winter recreation. But...
Roof Damage? Here’s What to Look For
The signs of a damaged roof may start off innocently enough. Maybe some shingle granules gathering at the bottom of your downspouts. Or a few loose shingles falling into your yard after a big storm. But the real fun starts when the symptoms move inside, as water makes...
8 Common Issues Found During Home Inspections
For many homeowners, a home inspection can be a stressful process. What if the inspector finds something seriously wrong? What if the maintenance work they’ve put into the house over the years has been done poorly? What if the house doesn’t live up to their...
Frozen Pipes: What to Watch for and How to Fix the Problem
In Colorado’s cold winter climate, the threat of frozen pipes is a very real and constant concern. As the colder months draw nearer, it is imperative to make sure that your plumbing and all your water pipes are working properly, in order to minimize the risk of...