Room Envy: Man Caves

Any guy would be lucky to call one of these dude spaces their own. Want to see some more check out Man Caves on the DIY Network where they chronicle the ultimate of man caves and even show you how to create your own. "To the Bat Cave"... no literally- Your own personal Sports Center, complete with rotating couch, so you can catch every single one of the games on all of the tv's! Well...

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Room Envy: Outdoor Pergola

Double Function- deck on top This one comes from the folks at DiyNetwork.com. A gorgeous display of 16 "not your average pergola" patio cover ideas. Think outside the box when it comes to designing your own outdoor retreat, there are a million different options even with something as basic as a pergola patio cover. Check out these for inspiration... some of our favorites, head over the the DIY Network to see more. And if you're feeling extra handy,...

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When Extreme Weather Comes A Knocking! How to prepare yourself and your home

Mother nature has a tendency to keep you on your toes. Here in the Denver area we're no strangers to bizarre weather. We see our fair share of wildfires, snow, wind, rain, hail, and tornadoes! With the unpredictable weather comes the homeowner's responsibility to deal with the fallout when these acts of nature wreak havoc. Below are several things you can do to be better prepared ahead of time for these types of situations and...

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Multi- Generational Living, the newest trend in home construction

While the idea of living literally in the same home as the in-laws may make the majority of people cringe, the concept of multi-generational living and housing arrangements is more than practical. Plenty of families enjoy the closeness and support brought by having family there at the drop of a hat and it's no new concept. However, what is new is that home developers are realizing that more and more families are choosing to live this way for practicality...

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Home Construction Industry Insight: A Recent Bolster In Business

Industry professionals are happy to proclaim that they are busier than ever, seeing the largest spike in business in years. Consumer confidence in the housing industry, real estate, et al plays a large role and, according to the latest reports, it is justified. Mortgage rates are still at record lows and the real estate market is slowing climbing all around the board in all nine census divisions. Just published over at MSNBC, Rise in new-home...

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5280 At Work...

project photos, a set on Flickr.A little glimpse at what we do all day at 5280...

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