Monthly Archives: April 2015

Two Loads of Rubber Tile

Posted on April 30, 2015 by ellen

I will add another project to the list. Build the front patio with these rubber tiles. These are recycled rubber tiles that I found in a craigslist ad. The guy had two pallets and wanted to sell them all at … Continue reading →

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A Spring List

Posted on April 29, 2015 by ellen

I’m making a spring list that will follow us into summer I’m sure. The rule of making a new list is to put something on it that can be crossed off right away, especially if it was not on a … Continue reading →

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Next Steps–Not These!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by ellen

What are the next steps? We still have the membrane and the furring strips to install throughout the house. That is left over from the fall list. Dave and I both had bad colds these past few weeks. Felt miserable … Continue reading →

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Piper Electric

Posted on April 28, 2015 by ellen

Piper Electric did an estimate for us in the fall of 2013. That was to rerun all the existing circuits to the new walls when they were built. But it did not include installing an outside shutoff. The code now … Continue reading →

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Door Difficulties

Posted on April 23, 2015 by ellen

As much as I like the new windows and the LOOK of the new doors, the doors are not opening and shutting correctly. These are Therma Tru entry and french patio doors that Alpen purchases and then installs their high … Continue reading →

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Moving the Fish

Posted on April 22, 2015 by ellen

So today was spa moving day! We hooked up the new trailer, stopped by Arvada Rent-alls and rented a Gin Pole and a set of 8 ton rollers. We also had filled up the truck with tarps, bubble wrap, tape, … Continue reading →

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Give a Man a Fish–or a Spa Mover

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ellen

Yeah, I was so going to have someone else move the spa. But then they gave me grief, maybe we can get to it, maybe there will be access at your house. I sent photos, I sent specifications. That tub … Continue reading →

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Windows and Doors Installation

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ellen

New windows and doors are the most expensive and largest change to the house since the new slab was installed. And it is finally happening! We ordered the Alpen windows and ThermaTru doors with Alpen glass inserts from Mark Attard … Continue reading →

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Another Distraction

Posted on April 6, 2015 by ellen

Colorado is spa country. There are several great hot springs spas in the state and we may need to visit all of them. So far we have been to three, Glenwood Hot Springs–huge pools–lots of locals; Mount Princeton Hot Springs–mostly … Continue reading →

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iConf

Posted on April 5, 2015 by ellen

I thought this was a cool way of “checking in” attendees to the conference sessions. Continuing education is important in all fields these days and in order to get the credit for being at the sessions, the attendees were checked … Continue reading →

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I meet Peter Ellis!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by ellen

This is a bit embarrassing because I was kind of a groupie fan when I met this man at Rocky Mountain Green. When I found out he was registered for the conference I was hoping I would meet him. Then … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Green 2015

Posted on April 5, 2015 by ellen

April 2, 2015. I really can’t help loving this conference. Even though it is really aimed at planners, architects, and commercial buildings, it is exciting to hear the youthful, intelligent, talented people involved in the energy efficient building movement. The … Continue reading →

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Windows Arrived

Posted on April 5, 2015 by ellen

The windows and doors arrived on March 30th just one week later than the original date . Although they didn’t fill up the truck, the unloaded windows took up pretty much space in the garage. Three guys took about an … Continue reading →

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