Documentaries have the ability to transport us to different regions around the world, giving us a glimpse of other cultures without hopping on a plane. They tell the intimate stories of those whose struggles are difficult to comprehend from news headlines and social...

Selected works by the author:
Built to Perform with Kiefer Built Contracting
Mark Kiefer grew up on a farm in Iowa and learned early on that we, as humans, are responsible for the resources we have and what we leave behind for future generations. Now the Windsor-based custom home builder has decades of experience in the construction industry...
Old Bones, New Life
Historic homes offer a window to the past and a sense of place for the future
Getting Inked
Once seen as rebellious, tattoos are making their mark on the mainstream
Where Craft Meets Chords
Photos by Machmer Media. CSU music professor opens a boutique guitar shop out of his Fort Collins home Jeff LaQuatra has long dreamed of owning a guitar store, but not the kind you'd find in a strip mall. As a lifelong musician, he's always been fascinated by...
Symmetry & Serenity with WRKSHP Design + Build
Calming neutrals and creative spaces bring balance to a household of seven
French Country in the Foothills with McHugh Remodeling
Brett and Ginger Rosenbauer knew their ’90s house in southwest Fort Collins was due for a remodel when they began using a camp lighter to ignite their failing stovetop. They took a hard look at their kitchen, with its built-in workstation and walled-off dining area,...
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards and Gifts
Tired of gifting the same grocery store flowers, Hallmark cards and Russell Stover chocolates every Valentine's Day? This season, step outside the box and create something special your loved ones will truly cherish. Here, Northern Colorado artists and makers share...
Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows
Shift your mindset—and your reality—by manifesting what you want