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The 16th Annual Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show

Features Innovative Home Products and Services

By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles

e 16th Annual Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show (FHGLS) is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, April 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Evergreen High School (29300 Bu alo Park Road, Evergreen). is year’s home show is FREE to the public (no admission fee required to attend) and parking is also FREE. e Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show is a beloved community event that has something to o er to just about everyone—including kids. Home Depot will also be on hand both days (April 1 and April 2) to conduct free, in-person kids’ workshops. So whether you are looking to renovate your existing home, build a new home or you just want to spend an exciting day with your family viewing all the

new home products currently on the market, this event will not disappoint.

“ e Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show is organized by the Evergreen and Conifer Rotary Clubs and the event location alternates each year between Evergreen and Conifer High Schools,” said Tim Eagan Evergreen Rotary Club Member and 2023 FHGLS Chairperson for this year’s Evergreen High School location.

e Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show, which draws local residents, as well as visitors and tourists from Denver metro and all points beyond, will showcase 100-plus reserved booths featuring area con-

struction trades, remodeling companies, and gardening/ landscaping businesses. In addition, at this home show you will nd a plethora of other service vendors and nonpro ts (leisure, health, cooking, Colorado artistic/ creative businesses—and more). Vendors will exhibit and o er their products/services for sale, interact with the public, and answer questions from attendees.

Food and beverages will also be available onsite for purchase from the Tilford’s Wood red Pizza food truck. Visit Tilford’s Wood red Pizza (Lakewood) online (tilfordspizza.com) to learn more about its pizza, including breakfast pizzas, and its other menu selections! is year’s Presenting Sponsor is Lifetime Windows & Siding (Lifetime Windows & Doors). Gold Sponsors are: Mountain Hearth & Patio, Gravina’s Window Center

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of Littleton, and 5280 Exteriors. Silver Sponsors are: Canyon Courier (Colorado Community Media), Roo ng Out tters and Kay La Montagne of Evergreen Design Center; the event’s Bronze Sponsor is 1st Bank. Be sure to check out the FHGLS website (www.foothillshomeshow. com) for a list of sponsors and participating businesses and organizations.

“We realize it takes a coordinated e ort to organize any major community event,” said 2023 FHGLS Chairperson

Tim Eagan. “ at said, we know we simply could not have produced the Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show for the past 16 years without the continuing support of our dedicated Evergreen and Conifer Rotary Club members, our loyal sponsors, and over 70 volunteers.” Tim

Eagan went on to express thanks to everyone who, over the years, has enabled the Foothills Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show to become such a popular and successful community event.

e 2020 pandemic sidelined the Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show, which had to be canceled that year just prior to its scheduled dates; the event was not held in 2021 due to the continuing virus. However, since 2005, e Foothills home show has been welcoming home approximately 1,000 to 1,500 attendees each year (depending on the weather) and helping “business to happen.” Residents of our local foothills community understand that shopping locally keeps monies in our own community. Supporting the success of our mountain businesses, retailers, and nonpro t organizations, as well as the

ArborRx Family Tree Service: Serving its Customers Year Round

By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles

Bryan and Jennifer Nash of ArborRx Family Tree Service in Evergreen want to remind everyone that spring begins on March 20 so it’s time to spot-check your trees monthly for signs of infestation and/or disease.

Since 2010, ArborRx Family Tree Service and has served its residential/ business/commercial customers in Evergreen, Conifer, Denver, and all surrounding areas. e company provides prescriptive treatments and/or wellness care for your trees and plants in any season, in-tree trimming, shaping/ shearing, tree removal, new plantings; snowplow services, storm damage repair, and re/pest mitigation.

“We believe our industry knowledge, skills, resources, and commitment to giving our customers stellar service are what set our company apart from others,” said Bryan Nash who holds membership in: the International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Care Industry Association, National Fire Protection Association, and the Evergreen and Conifer Chambers of Commerce.

“ e year-round wild re season intensi es from July-October so now is the time to start taking steps to reduce the risks of potential re damage to your property,” said Bryan Nash who eagerly spoke of his company’s new masticator machine. “Similar to a woodchipper, we have a tract-steer mounted unit, which moves through the forest to grind, chip,

or break apart into small pieces fuels such as brush, small trees, and slash.” Certi ed Fire Mitigation Specialist Bryan Nash explained that mastication, which might not always be an appropriate forest treatment in all circumstances, can be used as a stand-alone process or an alternative treatment prior to a prescribed burning. However, once the property is masticated, it is no longer a burn candidate. Utility companies once used masticators frequently to reduce vegetation beneath power lines. is method is now also considered a useful treatment for preparing a site for planting, releasing sapling-sized trees, or reducing surface fuels in re-prone forest ecosystems.

“With respect to mitigation problems during wild re season, we make ourselves available to residents and groups like Colorado State Forest Service, Evergreen Fire/Rescue, and Community Wild re Protection,” said Nash, a staunch supporter of community involvement. No matter what services your trees, plants, and/or property grounds require, ArborRx Family Tree Service can provide “just what the doctor ordered!” e company is open Monday-throughSaturday from 8:00am-6:00pm (although hours may vary at times). Cabling and emergency service are available 24/7. For information regarding ArborRx services, including mastication, and/or appointments, contact ArborRx Family Tree Service at 720-629-7033, visit the website (https://arborrxfamily.com) and follow them on Facebook.

Now is the Time to Prep Your Lawn and Garden for Warm Weather

(StatePoint) It may feel like warm weather is still a way’s o , but you should already be getting your lawn and garden spring-ready, according to experts.

“One thing I don’t think people realize is that to get your grass, shrubs and other plants looking good in the spring…all that preparation starts right now,” says Major League Fishing bass pro, Brian Latimer, or “Blat” as he is known by fans.

To help homeowners prep for spring, Latimer has partnered with lawn care equipment manufacturer, Exmark, to o er his four, go-to tips:

1. Pull ose Weeds. According to Latimer, the most important step in prepping your lawn and garden for spring is weeding. “I have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to weeds,” he says. “Watch

those sneaky weeds growing in your shrubs and ground covers, because those are going to be the rst ones that show their heads in the spring.”

While weeding isn’t the most fun you can have in your yard, it’s worth the e ort. Latimer also recommends putting a pre-emergent out now while cool-season weeds germinate. is is especially important if you have warm-season grass. While you can use pre-emergent on your planting beds as well, he recommends hand-pulling them if you can.

2. Tidy up with Selective Pruning. Pruning will make your shrubs look nice and tidy, however Latimer recommends being careful in your e orts, avoiding plants that are budding. Pruning buds will keep your owers from being as

proli c in the springtime. You can check for buds by combing your hands through the foliage.

3. Get Rid of Pests. Certain spring pests should be treated for in the colder months. Latimer is especially wary of re ants, as they’re one of the most active lawn pests in spring. Treating them early will minimize their activity and mitigate potential problems they cause when the weather warms up. “I can promise you they are going to be everywhere in warm weather, so treat them now,” he says.

4. Get ose Leaves up. Latimer knows that leaf blowing or raking is time-consuming, but he says that getting fallen leaves o the ground is essential. Not only are leaves on your lawn an eyesore, but they can also keep a lot of excess moisture

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from winter rain, snow and ice stuck in your soil. is creates the potential for root rot, active pests and germinating weeds.

Latimer o ers more insights in “4 Tips to Prep Your Backyard for Spring,” a recent video from Exmark. To watch the video, visit Backyard Life, which is part of a unique multimedia destination with a focus on helping homeowners make the most of outdoor spaces. ere you can also download additional tips and view other Exmark videos.

ere’s no time like the present to plan for the future. With these great tips in mind, it’s time to brave the brisk weather and get your lawn and garden prepped for spring.

What Does “Spring” Mean To You?

We all know “Spring” in Colorado is more an idea than a season. Even a er what seems like an already long and di cult winter, we still have more snow and cold to come! Winter holds onto our foothills communities long a er we get pictures of owers and baby animals from our friends and family elsewhere. Spring here is more like “lesser-winter”, and we get through it by cozying up next to the re. We are here to help you make that time spent in your living room comfortable, safe, and beautiful.

We can x your broken replace (you know you’re still going to need it for several weeks yet), we can perform the necessary annual service on your hearth appliance, or we can replace your outdated replace, stove, or insert.

To you, Spring may mean the perfect season for catching up on overdue maintenance, deep cleaning, and organizing in your home. at’s what it means to us too! We can help you cross your replace o your Spring to-do list- and you can help us make some room in our store.

Mountain Hearth & Patio is doing some Spring cleaning too! For us, it means we have several overstocked models we are eager to get into your home. Not only can you have the replace, stove, or insert of your dreams, it will also be safe, beautiful, warm, and save you money on your energy bills. New highly e cient hearth appliances burn less fuel to achieve a better heat output than previous generations. With the rising

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costs of gas prices, this is an investment in your home.

But that’s not the only place your pocket will appreciate the break, many woodburning and pellet-fueled stoves and inserts we carry qualify for the new 2023 Federal Biomass tax credit. You can take advantage of a tax credit of up to $2,000 back on your project cost! is includes the appliance, venting, installation labor, and any nishing and repairs required to complete the project!

Springtime is tax season and everyone dreads doing their taxes, but it doesn’t have to be that way! e purchase of a 75% e cient or higher solid fuel hearth product is all it takes to qualify. Nearly all our wood and pellet-fueled appliances on display qualify!

If you’re realizing your outdated woodstove is leaving you out in the cold, that’s your sign to take advantage of this tax credit. ese qualifying woodstoves are designed to heat your home and look good too. Replacing your ine cient woodburning hearth appliance with one that heats better, uses less wood, and is better for air quality is easier than you think. Check with your tax professional today to make see how much this credit will help you.

If you’re happy with how your replace is holding up, make sure you take care of it a er it has kept you comfortable all winter. Spring is the best time for annual maintenance! Not only do you avoid the long wait times of autumn, but there is a scienti c

Winter isn’t over just yet! Turn your outdated and ine

advantage to getting your chimney cleaned in the Spring. e soot and creosote that accumulates during the burning season is highly acidic. Combined with the humidity of spring and summer, this is corrosive and causes degradation to your chimney system. Getting your chimney cleaned at the end of the burning season is the best way to prevent this damage.

Do you think that because you don’t burn wood you don’t need an annual cleaning? You are mistaken! Your gas replace, insert, or stove also needs an annual Spring Cleaning and inspection. is helps to maximize your appliance’s performance and keeps your home safe too. You may wonder, how do you service something that burns gas? e process is di erent but just as important. With a gas unit, our certi ed technicians clean the glass, logs, inside the rebox, and refresh the burner media. We also perform an inspection on the appliance to check that all the components, like the pilot and thermocouple, are working well and we check for gas leaks to keep your family safe.

Are you planning on waiting until the autumn to get your replace xed? You should not! You will be caught up in the long wait times of our busy season. Spring is the perfect time to get ahead of the rush. If your replace, stove or insert isn’t working, we can x it. Whether your pilot keeps going out, your replace is dra y, or you’ve had a chimney re, we can solve your problem. Our technicians are certi ed

home. With just one phone call, you can repair or replace

site or our showroom to see the high-e ciency hearth appliances we have in

for specialties in wood, gas or pellet fuels. For basic repairs, we may even be able to solve your problems that very same day. You can be con dent in our technicians, who are always in uniform, with ID badges and lettered trucks. Every day, our certi ed technicians are keeping families safe and warm with our replace services.

Springtime is also Home Show season!

Visit us at Evergreen High School for the annual Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. You’ll see all we have to o er in our two booths. You can also schedule an annual service and ask us your replace questions. You’ll be able to talk to our certi ed professionals about your hearth appliance service, Springtime home projects, and our overstock replaces, stoves, and inserts. We look forward to seeing you there!

is Spring, we’ll help you check your replace and chimney o your SpringCleaning list! Get your chimney cleaned, your hearth appliance evaluated, a leaky chimney inspection, and discuss a new appliance with just one phone call to Mountain Hearth & Patio at 303-679-1601. We have been servicing and installing replaces in the Foothills and Denver Metro for over 20 years. You’re invited to see for yourself! Visit our showroom at 7001 Highway 73 in Marshdale or visit our website at www.MtnHP.com. Give us a call at 303-679-1601 or send an email to O ce@ MtnHP.com. Happy Springtime!

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Contractors and Small Businesses Can Find A ordable

Space Solutions at Foothills Professional Park

By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles

Foothills Professional Park located at 26055 Columbine Trail in Kittredge is a spacious, safe/secured mixed-use property located near the corner of Bear Creek and Meyers Gulch Road. e property o ers contractors/small business owners onsite o ce spaces (with windows, high-speed internet, and additional amenities), garage units, and/or outdoor storage that can house trucks, tractors, machinery/materials, and more amidst a creek side setting.

“We pretty much updated the property to become a fully amenitized for-rent location for the community,” said Foothills Professional Park owner Frank Compagnino, a nancier and construction trade professional who purchased the former Babcock’s Garden & Feed, Inc. property in July 2022.

Small o ces constituting 140-square feet (roughly an 11’x13’ size room) rent for $350/month; executive suites (750-square feet) rent for $1100/month. All-inclusive rental prices provide 24/7-access, shared conference room, high-speed internet service, printing, and more.

“Business owners can do their administration in their onsite o ce, put their trucks and expensive equipment/tools in a secure climate-controlled garage, and/ or leave their trailers, heavy duty trucks, and/or equipment outside where electrical power and video surveillance is included,” said Frank.

Foothills Professional Park o ers security-gate access. Secured with perimeter

fencing, security cameras overlook the entire property enabling the management company and tenants to keep an eye over the property at all times. e facility’s CCTV so ware can be linked to tenants’ mobile devices as part of the rental package. Tenants can get on the building’s WiFi that projects all the way out to the outdoor space; enter the building to use bathrooms, the conference room, and/or the printer (you supply your own paper). Tenants can give their employees/customers property-entry access codes and would receive text messages whenever their codes are used.

Evergreen does not have a lot of outdoor storage facilities and what sets Foothills Professional Park apart from others, besides its reasonable rents and all-inclusive amenities, is that it is designed to provide you with full transparency over your business operation as if you actually owned the property.

Owner Frank Compagnino owns other local commercial property along with his full-service investment company, Evergreen Equity Management, LLC (“EEM”). EEM is a vertically integrated real estate investment company specializing in construction, management, and leasing administration.

For more information regarding Foothills Professional Park o ce space, garages, and/or outdoor storage, please contact Leasing Director, Marla Stevens at the storage park’s central management leasing o ce by telephone at (720) 776-8667 or by email (admin@foothillspropark.com).

Ways to Prep Your Home for Bug Season

(StatePoint) It can be tempting to think that bugs simply disappear in the cooler months. e truth is that many bug species have evolved to survive all year long, sometimes hiding in the warm nooks and crannies in and around homes. Others go into a hibernation-like state.

“Bugs can be a lot smarter and more resilient than you may realize. Even if you don’t see household pests right now, some may still be waiting in your home for those rst warm days to signal them to become active, search for food and nd a mate,” says Emma Klingman, senior products research at Zevo, a maker of pest control products with naturally-inspired ingredients you can feel good about.

To prep your home for bug season and outsmart pests, follow these three

steps:

1. Tidy up: Household pests love snacking just as much as people do, but you don’t need to play host to them. A er meals, wipe down tables, counters and other kitchen surfaces. Be sure to regularly sweep and vacuum crumbs, as well as mop up to eliminate sticky food residue. Keep a tightly- tting lid on your garbage bin, and rinse cans and jars before recycling them.

2. Be ready: Even an immaculate home will face pest problems at some point. at’s why it is important to have tools on hand to catch a problem early, before it becomes a much bigger one. Zevo’s Instant Action sprays target and shut down biological pathways found in insects, not in people or pets. Likewise, the brand’s traps use a UV and blue light system to attract and capture

ying insects, and they have a discreet design that can serve as a bouncer at your home’s entry points. It’s also smart to use these traps in potential problem areas, such as near trash cans and fruit bowls and near toilet bowls and drains.

3. Safeguard the yard: Defending your yard from pesky pests will not only improve the comfort of your home’s outdoor spaces, it will help prevent insects from nding their way indoors. Be sure to eliminate standing water by properly tending to your lawn and by periodically clearing downspouts of debris. Any water feature in your garden should use running water. If you have a patio or deck, consider screening it in. If you don’t love the look of screened walls, installing ceiling fans can be an e ective alternative. Run the fans whenever you entertain to deter unwanted guests, such

as mosquitos, from crashing the party.

Of course, it’s always a good idea to apply bug repellant when spending time outdoors. Find a formula that will be easy to use, such as the new on-body products from Zevo, which include a pump spray, aerosol and lotion. ey o er eight hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks and are lightweight, odorless and not sticky. For more usage tips and more information, visit https://zevoinsect.com and follow on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram (@ZevoInsect).

“As we usher in gorgeous spring weather, it can be an especially challenging time of year to keep bugs at bay at home. But with the right tools and strategies, you can help prevent and combat infestations as they arise,” says Klingman.

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show’s vendor participants from down the hill, ultimately fuels our local economy and real estate market enabling our community to thrive while perpetuating our beloved mountain lifestyle.

e Evergreen Rotary Foundation (ERF) and the Conifer Rotary Foundation (CRF) are the entities that distribute grant money to the local community and internationally on behalf of the Evergreen and Conifer Rotary Clubs. Over the years many local orga-

nizations have bene ted from Rotary grants, including: Seniors’ Resource Center, Mountain Resource Center, Evergreen Christian Outreach, Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Evergreen Fire and Rescue, Evergreen and Conifer High Schools, Mountain Area Land Trust, Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, Stage Door eater, Staunton State Park Track-Chair Program, and more. Since its inception, the Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show has raised well over $275,000, all of which has been, and will be this year as well, apportioned back to the bene t of our

community.

e 16th Annual Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show boasts boundless bene ts to its attendees, so be sure to attend!  e event is sure to be a fun way to spend the weekend. In addition, unlike in previous years, entry to this home show is FREE to the public and doesn’t require a fee to be paid in order to attend. However, if you so choose, upon entry you can further support our local community by simply donating 2 nonperishable food cans (per attendee) at the door, which will be given to EChO for its food pantry.

Foothills residents like to do business with people they know, like, and trust.

So, mark your calendars and come out to the 16th Annual Foothills Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show at Evergreen High School on April 1 and April 2. Allow yourself the opportunity to meet area vendors face-to-face, learn more about their products/services and discover the latest home/garden trends and current products available for you, your own home, and your lifestyle. Start building good working relationships at the Foothills Home Garden and Lifestyle Show, and show your community support to just let “business happen.”