Neighborhood control needed for Canada Thistles!! There are several large patches of now-seeding Canada thistle on people’s property. They are one of the hardest worst nonnative plants that Colorado has. They spread everywhere and kill the native plants. Besides being pokey !!!!! Once they flower, and seed, the only effective option is to hand cut [...]
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4.83% for a 30 year home mortgage, wow. We have all gotten complacent about seeing these historically low interest rates, but the average national 30 year home mortgage interest rate just dropped to 4.83%. This is truly amazing, and to put it in perspective, below is a table to show how interest rates impact you, [...]
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science-Aug 8 & 30, Sept 13 & 19, Oct 3& 18, Nov 14, Dec 6. For info: dmns.org or 303 322-7009 Denver Art Museum-The first Saturday of every month. For info: denverartmuseum.org Denver Botanic Gardens-Jul 22, Aug 25, Sept 26, Oct 28. For info: botanigardens.org Denver Zoo- Oct 13, Oct [...]
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Have you watched the History’s channel program on the plague? This is a nasty son-of-a-gun bacterial disease that is spread by fleas that live on rodents such as prairie dogs, squirrels and rabbits. The History’s program suggests it came originated in China, moved to and over Europe during the middles ages, and then has spread [...]
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My husband, who goes by “Gardner Dan” during the growing season, (which he claims lasts from March to November) loves Free Mulch Day, offered by DougCO. He is convinced that by spreading mulch around the base of pines and shrubs, they have a much better chance of surviving at Franktown’s higher altitude. (Don’t tell him, [...]
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Wow, now is the time to buy appliances since the state of Colorado is offering rebates starting April 19, 2010 and it will go until the Colorado Funds run out. Visit this website for more details: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/21363872/detail.html?taf=den
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I don’t know about you, but I love seeing spring flowers blooming! The sunlight is brighter, the grass is greener, and my home looks dirtier! Ugh! So, here are a few short tips for fast spring cleaning: *Wash your light fixtures-they will sparkle as they catch the spring sunshine *Spruce up the front door area [...]
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Did you know that DougCO offers a great down payment program for first-time home buyers? They also offer assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure. The first-time home buyer’s program is exciting since it may give a buyer their down payment, up to 20% of the value of the home. There are some other items to note [...]
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Here is cool information, if you are thinking of purchasing a second home or investment property: America’s Top 10 Undervalued Housing Markets Warren, MI 31.2% Modesto, CA 3.4% Stockton, CA 32.7% Vallejo, CA 33.0% Naples, FL 33.1% Merced, CA 37.6% Vero Beach, FL 39.1% Cape Coral, FL 40.5% Las Vegas, NV 45.3% Source: [...]
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Household Chemical Roundups Announced for 2010 »Tri –County Health Department announces three, drive-through Douglas County Household Chemical Roundups during 2010: June 5, Parker Joint Services Center, 17801 East Plaza Drive, Parker. 9am – 3pm. August 14, Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. 9am – 3pm. September 11, Town of Castle Rock Utilities, 175 [...]
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