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What to Plant in Late Summer in Colorado: Your Guide to a Productive Fall Garden

Think gardening season is winding down? Think again. Late summer in Colorado is one of the best times to plant for a beautiful fall harvest and extend your growing season. While many homeowners assume August means the gardening season is ending, savvy Colorado gardeners know it’s the perfect time to get another round of vegetables, […]

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Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday: Why Home Has Never Mattered More

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

In 2026, America turns 250 years old—and while fireworks, parades, and patriotic celebrations will fill the calendar, this milestone is also a reminder of something much closer to home: the communities we build, the neighborhoods we love, and the places where life’s biggest moments happen. For homeowners and real estate professionals like us, America’s 250th

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Spring Home Improvement Tips for Colorado Homeowners

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

Spring in Colorado is more than a change of seasons—it’s a chance to reset your home after months of snow, wind, and temperature swings. From freeze-thaw cycles to intense sun exposure, Colorado homes face unique challenges, making spring the ideal time to tackle maintenance and upgrades that protect your investment and boost everyday enjoyment. Here

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Home Improvements: Cost vs. Value

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

Home improvement trends can vary by region but experts nationwide agree on a few projects that will deliver the biggest bang for your buck. Projects That Deliver the Best Returns Nationally Curb Appeal It’s so important in real estate for purposes of selling, but also for those who will be valuing your home for various

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How to Create a Neighborhood Watch

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

Creating a neighborhood watch program is a great idea! Not only is it a good way to create community, but it also brings neighbors together around a common goal of making your neighborhood a safer place. To start a neighborhood watch in your Colorado Springs neighborhood, here are some steps to make it happen: 1.

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Free Pumpkin Pie – Happy Thanksgiving!

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

To show our gratitude for your business and friendship, enjoy a FREE Pumpkin Pie! How To Reserve Your FREE Pumpkin Pie: Fill out this quick and easy form so we know to save one for you! Reserve your pie by November 19th. RESERVE YOUR PIE! Your Pumpkin Pie will be ready for pick up on

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Know the Water Rise Rules

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

It’s no secret that water is a precious resource and Colorado Springs Utilities continues to establish guidelines to protect our water supply while also educating its customers. There are six key rules everyone must follow: Water up to three days a week. You choose the days. In warmer weather (from May 1-Oct. 15), run sprinklers

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Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Checklist

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

It’s that time of year when then weather turns to beautiful, warm days and we are ready to get outdoors and enjoy why we all love living in Colorado Springs. Part of this new season includes taking care of our homes and keeping our maintaining our investment. Below is a checklist of Spring Cleaning and

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What to Do When Your Home-Based Business Needs More Space

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

Many first-time entrepreneurs launch their companies from home. This arrangement saves money on overhead expenses, allows you to devote more time to company growth, and hedges your risk in case your start-up doesn’t take off. However, once your business starts doing well and the future looks promising, it might be time to reassess the situation. Taking

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Finding the Right Windows for your Home

Home and Garden / Cobb Team

Window’s don’t just serve as an important barrier between your home and the elements, they play an integral part in its attractiveness too. But if you’re wondering if it’s time for an upgrade, these tips can help. Is it time for a replacement? Knowing when a window is well past its expiration date is not

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