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,...

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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
Recipes for Success
Long-time food and drink winners share the business practices that have led to their Best of NOCO victoriesNordy's Bar-B-Que & GrillBest BarbecueEarly in his career, Eric Nordhagen owned a Taco Bell franchise and later ran a restaurant at Pelican Lakes Resort...
A Guide to Fall Landscape Maintenance
As the leaves accumulate in your landscape, it can be tempting to stuff them into trash bags and take them to the dump. While it’s not advised to leave them on the grass (they’ll create dead spots, snow mold and other issues), experts recommend that you “leave the...
Decked Out in Lights
There's nothing like a nighttime walk among the holiday lights with a warm drink in your hand and loved ones by your side. As the sun sets earlier and the holidays get closer, these organizations and homeowners are preparing to show off their legendary light displays....
Healing Through Comedy
Joe Huisman Second Chance Comedy gives recovered addicts a creative outlet and sense of community Joe Huisman struggled with cocaine and crack addiction in his twenties, and though he's been drug-free for the last 25 years, it wasn't until he started doing comedy in...
Designer-crafted Spaces with Windmill Homes
Today’s homebuyers are increasingly seeking unique living spaces that reflect their lifestyles and tastes, which means they’re moving away from the generic designs of tract homes. A designer-crafted home—thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted—offers unparalleled...
Where the Wild Works Are
Writers, readers, makers and musicians find a home at a literary arts nonprofit