by Jon Terry | Feb 18, 2014 | Around The Home, Blog
Denver’s recent cold spell has caused firefighters to struggle with frozen hoses, frozen boilers, and bust pipes across the metro area. When the temperatures dip to dangerous sub-zero levels, it’s possible that pipes an freeze in your home, so here are...
by Jon Terry | Dec 3, 2013 | Around The Home, Blog
It’s important to watch how your house responds to the environment through spring, summer, fall and winter. Take advantage of major snowfalls to learn things about your house that only snow can show. For example, is the snow melting from your roof rapidly? That...
by Jon Terry | Oct 20, 2013 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living
At Alaris Properties, we know that you worked hard to get your new home. Owning a home is rewarding but also a huge task, so it’s important to make sure you take proper care of your home to avoid costly repairs in the future. Fall is here which means that winter is...
by Jon Terry | Jul 21, 2013 | Around The Home, Blog, Green Home Tips, Sustainability
Thinking green throughout all areas of your life–from your office to your wardrobe to your home electronics–will put you ahead of the game come next year. Start by donating unwanted or unneeded items around your home. This can put items to good use by...
by Jon Terry | Oct 23, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips
In autumn and spring, mild temperatures make it easy to forget about your home’s energy efficiency. However, when your air conditioner or furnace kicks in during the summer and winter months, the energy wasted heating and cooling your home becomes painfully...
by Jon Terry | Sep 4, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
For homeowners with hardwood flooring, a little bit of in-home water can do a whole lot of damage. Over prolonged periods of time, water can warp, buckle, and/or cup hardwood flooring, leading to an expensive and time-consuming repair process. Not all warped woodwork...