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Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Quick Fix vs. Major Repair: What Boulder Home Sellers Should Prioritize

You've decided to sell your Boulder home, and suddenly every creaky floorboard, outdated fixture, and paint chip feels like a neon sign screaming "FIXER-UPPER!" Before you panic and start writing checks for every imperfection, take a breath and explore our guide on what Boulder home sellers should prioritize when selling a home.

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Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

How to Waterproof Wood: The Ultimate Guide to Deck, Fence, and Siding Protection

If you live in high-altitude climates like Boulder, Colorado, you know the drill. One day you're admiring your pristine deck over morning coffee, and the next you're wondering if that gray, weathered wood is the same material you invested thousands in just a few years ago. Explore our secrets to waterproofing wood and protect your deck, fence, and siding from damage year-round.

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Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Maintaining Boulder's Historic Homes: A Handyman's Guide to Pre-1950s Properties

Your century-old Boulder home has survived world wars, economic booms and busts, and countless Colorado blizzards—but can it survive your weekend DIY project? Learn more about the unique maintenance needs of a pre-1950s home in our comprehensive handyman’s guide.

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Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist Elaine Skylar Neal - Squarespace Web Designer & SEO Specialist

Popular Handyman Services in Boulder: The Best Home Repairs for High Altitude Living

Living at 5,430 feet comes with its perks—stunning Flatiron views, world-class hiking trails, and enough craft breweries to keep your weekends interesting for years. But Boulder homeownership also brings unique challenges that flatlanders couldn't imagine. That's where a skilled Boulder handyman becomes your home's best friend.

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Saving Money, Home Maintenance Anna Cook Saving Money, Home Maintenance Anna Cook

A Guide to Handyman Pricing: Expert Tips for Hiring the Perfect Professional

Ever felt that sinking feeling when your ceiling starts dripping at 2 AM during a thunderstorm? Or when that "quick fix" of a wobbly banister turns into a structural investigation worthy of a crime scene documentary? We've all been there. The home repair universe has a twisted sense of humor, and sometimes the only punchline that works is calling in a professional, such as a local handyman, to come to the rescue. But how much should you expect to pay? Check out our guide to handyman pricing and be prepared for your next home repair.

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Anna Cook Anna Cook

How House Plants Benefit your Health and Home

According to Terrapin Bright Green Consulting,  “empirical studies have reported that experiences of natural environments provide greater emotional restoration, with lower instances of tension, anxiety, anger, fatigue, confusion and total mood disturbance than urban environments with limited characteristics of nature.”

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Tips on How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Safe

Having a healthy home keeps us healthy and safe. There are a lot of little things throughout our house that we don’t immediately recognize as being a health hazard. Such hazards vary from paint to frequency of house maintenance. We’ve summed up a few ways that can help you feel at ease knowing your home is safe from harsh toxins. 

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