FREE 10/25 Workshop, “Inside Remodeling: The Homeowner’s Perspective”

Are you or someone you know thinking about a remodel, but not sure where to begin? This free Saturday workshop is a great way to gather information about the remodeling process from a reliable source … other homeowners. On October 25th, we’re bringing together a diverse panel of homeowners willing to share what worked, what […]

Cottage Heart, Modern Soul

One of our favorite HighCraft Old Town remodels, and the amazing homeowners who live there, are featured in the Fall 2014 issue of Fort Collins Magazine! Check out their story “Cottage Heart, Modern Soul” (see link below), and don’t miss the “Design Dish” insider scoop from the homeowner on page 42. Fort Collins Magazine is […]

Should You Move or Remodel?

It can hit you quickly. One day you wake up and realize that your current house just doesn’t fit your needs anymore. Should you move into something new or improve what you already have? The typical U.S. family faces this decision several times in life. Their desire for a change in living space is often […]

Why Tour the Parade of Homes?

  The Parade of Homes is happening the first three weeks of September. So, what’s the Parade all about, and why should you go? The 2014 Northern Colorado Parade of Homes (September 6 – 21) is a perfect opportunity to discover the variety of homes and builders our region has to offer. There’s no cost […]

Navigating the Historic Review Process

The Fort Collins community celebrates its birthday by hosting New West Fest every second weekend in August. New West Fest is a huge, FREE, three-day downtown block party complete with carnie rides, food trucks, craft booths, beer gardens and loads of live music. We hope you made it to this year’s party over the weekend. What […]

2014 Parade of Homes Sneak Peak

We love a parade … especially one that showcases some of the best remodels and new construction in Northern Colorado. We’re excited to have three remodels in this year’s event! The NoCo Home Builder’s Association is also making some fun changes to the 2014 Parade of Homes, including a kickoff party that’s open to the […]

Age Gracefully with Universal Design

You may be ready to spend your golden years in your current home, but is your current home ready for you to age? Aging in place is the ability to live in your home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level, for as long as possible. Staying in your current house as […]

Enjoy the Outdoors from the Indoors

In general, our Colorado climate is pretty darn fantastic, but the sun and weather extremes can be fairly intense at times. Consider building a sunroom! A sunny bonus room surrounds you with the beauty of the outdoors as it protects you and your family from uncomfortable extremes associated with rain, hail, wind, snow, temperature, humidity, […]

The Brand-New Fixer-Upper

When you buy a new home, you expect it to be flawless. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. If you’re thinking about buying a new home in a planned neighborhood, ask the builder about the quality of materials and workmanship being used. It’s a good idea to request specifics about the builder and manufacturer warranties, […]

Create a Room of Your Own

January is when many of us recover from the hectic pace of the holidays, recalibrate and renew our pledge to self-improvement. There’s just one hitch. It’s hard to focus on making positive changes when you can’t hear yourself think above the din of a typical household. If this sounds familiar then consider adding one more […]