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.

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.

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.”

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. 

Our outdoor spaces help frame our homes and provide areas where we can relax outside and get some fresh air. But before we can sit and enjoy the comfort and of our patio furniture and the beauty of the outdoors, there are a few things that are important to upkeep.

Many seem to think that minimalism means only owning a backpack’s worth of items or having a blank walls, no furniture or keepsakes. This is untrue of what minimalism actually accomplishes for a home and a person. Decluttering your home helps you create a space where you can easily find things and don’t have objects that’s sole purpose is collecting dust. 

The exterior of our home is not only a first impression for the eyes of those visiting or passing by, it is a protective shelter that keeps the mechanics of a house working effectively. Exterior home issues can carry significant costs to repair. Timely inspections help you identify and prioritize home projects.

Home adaptations are meant to allow for your home to be safer and easier to get around. It is important to consider and identify the level of difficulty to complete tasks around your home to determine what needs to be added or removed. Some of the major reasons why people decide to make these changes is if they have trouble with answering the door, using the bathroom, having difficulty with kitchen access, or climbing stairs. Here are a range of ways to make your home safe and comfortably accessible.