Home & Garden

Free Home Show in Longmont

The Longmont Spring Home and Patio Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds provides an opportunity to get ideas for home renovations and meet vendors and suppliers who can put those ideas into action. Check on the latest design trends, remodeling ideas, home automation updates and ideas for outdoor living.

The show on takes place from today, Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Parking and admission are FREE. 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont.

MHOTC Ticket Deal! Denver Home Show – 50% Off

Planning home spruce-ups or fix-ups, or yard or garden makeovers? The Denver Home Show at the National Western Complex runs Friday to Sunday, March 22 to 24 and is loaded with ideas, advice and inspiration. More than 400 exhibitors, vendors, seminars and demonstrations can be real motivators. Here’s a taste of what to expect at this year’s show: [Read more…] about MHOTC Ticket Deal! Denver Home Show – 50% Off

Where Can You Get A Dozen Roses For $6.99 Every Day?

It pays to stop and smell the roses. Roses are such a lovely way to celebrate just about any occasion from birthdays to anniversaries.

It’s even sweeter, when the roses are unexpected by the recipient just because you’re thinking of them. However, bargain hunters know roses can be an expensive gift. [Read more…] about Where Can You Get A Dozen Roses For $6.99 Every Day?

Colorado Tiny House Festival Opens Doors on Second Yeard

Tiny homes — usually 500 square feet or less — are a growing trend in the U.S. Advocates like the pared-down lifestyle that is easy on the budget, from building or buying to maintaining. You might have seen the HGTV shows on the topic and wondered whether this might be a good fit for you. [Read more…] about Colorado Tiny House Festival Opens Doors on Second Yeard

McGuckin’s Hosts Grill DemoToday

The annual pre-Father’s Day grill demo and food sampling called Grillapallooza at McGuckin Hardware takes place today Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It offers a chance to sample good food, hor off various grills and learn about the latest the world of fancy grills. Local and visitng vendors offering FREE samples are from Fate Brewing Company. Zolo Southwestern Grill, Look Out Here I Come! Garlic Oil, Tru Pickles, Seed Ranch Flavor Hot Sauce, b4Adventure. Boulder Sausage and TreePod. If you’re buy a grill, there’s 25% off all BBQ accessories. 2525 Arapahoe Ave. (the store is actually between Canyon and Arapahoe, just east of Folsom and the Grillapalooza takes place in the west parking lot (Folsom street side), Boulder, 303-443-1822.

Gardeners Will Dig Free Coffee Grounds at Starbucks

Gardeners are sure to dig this freebie! Need some grounds for your grounds? Have you ever wondered what Starbucks does with its used coffee grounds? Well, they just give ’em away for FREE. [Read more…] about Gardeners Will Dig Free Coffee Grounds at Starbucks

Veldkamp’s Flowers Happy Hour Blooms With BOGO

Flower power! If you’re looking to brighten your home or show someone you care, there’s no better way than with flowers.

Veldkamp’s Flowers (9501 W. Colfax Ave.) in Lakewood blooms every day with a Happy Hour promo Monday through Friday from noon to closing and all day Saturday and Sunday. During these times, loose stems are buy-one-get-one FREE (of equal or lesser value.) Mix-and-match your favorite flowers for a very unique bouquet or suprise a loved one with a few stems.

If you love fun, cute and quirky gifts and home décor, the shop sells more than just flowers. The front of the shop has lots of whimsical gifts for kids, pet parents, dinner party hosts and more. Plus, they have a great selection of candies, greeting cards, candles and soaps/lotions.

Did you know they’ve been family-owned and -operated since 1959?

Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals

Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool, there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. Even better, you can borrow the tool for up to 90 days — perfect for those of us who procrastinate. (Not me, of course.) You can pick-up tools in-store or order them online. Thanks to the generous program, there’s no better reason to start “tooling around” the house and fixing those nagging repairs yourself.

Need to Send Flowers? Get $15 Credit & Free Shipping

I love sending flowers to friends and family for special occasions or just as a surprise for no reason at all, but I don’t always love the expense — especially when you tack on delivery and handling charges. That’s why I’m a big fan of the The Bouqs Co. online flower shop.

Not only do bouquets start at a reasonable $40, but orders always include FREE standard shipping — just create an account. Plus, it’s an easy three-step checkout — no annoying upsells with every click. (No, I don’t want to add a teddy bear or box of chocolates for $15!) The company cuts the flowers from its farms and delivers them directly to your loved one, so they get the freshest bouquet possible. (This means delivery occurs just 2 to 4 days after their cut. Other places may take up to two weeks.)

First-time customers can use this link to receive a $15 credit with their first order. I have used the service several times and my recipients have always very happy with the flowers…our wallet was happy, too. Remember, the promo is only available to first-time customers.

Aurora Gets New Habitat for Humanity ReStore

If you’re building or remodeling, the place to shop is ReStore, Habitat for Humanity’s retail outlets for surplus and reusable home improvement materials, fixtures, furniture, appliances, cabinets, windows, doors, plumbing, lighting, tools, lumber, insulation and more at half the cost (often up to 80% off retail). Aurora now has it own convenient ReStore location. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReStore also accepts donations of used furniture, appliances, cabinets and more. To schedule a pick-up, go here or call 303-421-5300. You’ll find a list of all metro ReStore locations here. 1640 S. Abilene St., Aurora, 720-904-6739.