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Grilling season runs longer in Durango than people give it credit for. Plenty of folks around here are still cooking outside in November — the trick is having a space…

String lights turn a plain patio into the place everybody wants to sit. Hung badly, they turn into a sagging mess by the second windstorm and a pile of dead…

Every childproofing checklist on the internet was written for a two-story colonial in the suburbs. Ours weren't. Durango homes come with wood stoves, steep exterior stairs, decks with a view…

Here's the thing most folks in Durango get backwards: the work you do on your lawn in September and October matters more than anything you do in May. At 6,500…

Interior trim and crown molding accent your rooms, and when painted or finished well, these decorative features can be the final touch that makes your makeover project look complete. So,…

Heat waves are an unavoidable part of summer in many places. However, they do not inevitably ruin lawns. With the right hot weather lawn care tips, you can help your…

The wear and tear from foot traffic and the elements takes its toll on walkways and driveways. Concrete can start to crack and crumble, looking unsightly and presenting a potential…