Grand Junction, CO March 2024

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It's the home features you love that make the house.

After a long day of meetings, direct interactions with employees, contacts with clients and customers, the go-go-go of a labor-intensive service business or even a day of recreation, home is where we can “take a breath”. For many it comes right down to this: home feels best when it holds the features that make your “unwind” time truly decompressing and restorative.

Is that a hot tub, a sauna, an ice bath, cushy furniture or a home gym? Perhaps your way to unwind is a good soak in a garden tub or a flurry of activity in a perfectly crafted kitchen where your inner chef can create tantalizing treats tailored to paint satisfaction across the canvas of the tastebuds’ palate. Whatever your preference, these things help make a home of a house.

Whether you have an expert install the features you want most or consider yourself the expert and love to DIY the things that make home of your house, there’s a unique kind of satisfaction to having those features right at your fingertips, within your own space.

If your house is spacious and luxurious or modest and adequate, home features that make it a place you want to be - to recharge, regroup and relax - are the things that help make the feel of home, no matter the house.

This month we’ve also included a bit of info about responsible resource management when you’ve had a recent project in your home.

We hope you enjoy the tips and connections with highlights on a few local pros found in this month’s home and design issue.

May home be the state of your house; if not now, soon!

SCOTT FAIRBANKS, PUBLISHER @GRANDJUNCTIONLIFESTYLE

Scott Fairbanks | scott.fairbanks@citylifestyle.com

Sarah Jensen | sarah.jensen@citylifestyle.com

Faith Rodriguez

Corporate Team

Chevron’s Kim Mchugh Joins State of the State Event

Chevron VP Kim McHugh joined Governor Polis and other esteemed participants at the Colorado Business Roundtable State of the State event. Kim highlighted the shift in oil and gas regulations under the Polis administration, including SB-181 putting public health and safety first and groundbreaking regulations. The governor recognized, “On the greenhouse gas reduction roadmap, the oil and gas sector is overperforming – meaning they are delivering more emission reductions than … scheduled.”

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Book Club Favorites!

How to Keep House While Drowning

KC Davis, LPC

KC teaches how to separate guilt from completing everyday tasks. She focuses on individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm and allows readers to pick and choose the areas they need help with.

Confessions of a Domestic Failure

Bunmi Laditan

When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the Motherhood Better boot camp run by the mummy–blog–empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mum she's always wanted to be. But will she fly high or flop?

The Little Book of Hygge

Meik Wiking

Loosely translated, Hygge―pronounced Hoo-ga―is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."

The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

Jennifer Ryan

Three plucky women lift the spirits of home-front brides in wartime Britain and find happiness where they are.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.

Our technicians are certified professionals who love their jobs and are excited to earn your business. We offer you choices and ranges that fit your budgets to get you the outcomes you need. We’re the Highest 5-Star Rated Company on the Western Slope!

PaintCare Colorado

ARTICLE BY GJ LIFESTYLE STAFF

It is that time of year. The light shines brighter and we get the urge to do a spring cleanup. After sprucing up something with a coat of paint, finishing a large painting project, or even finding some old paint cans in the shed, you may be left asking, “What do I do with the rest of this paint?” PaintCare Colorado is here to help.

PaintCare is a paint recycling program that was started after legislation was passed to help solve the problem of landfills being overrun with liquid paint that caused messes and problems when dumped. PaintCare was created to solve these issues and bring new life to partially used paint. In Colorado, PaintCare is funded by a small fee for all paint sold.

This fee funds all aspects of the paint stewardship program. You can learn more about this fee, how to properly store paint, how paint is recycled, and where drop-off sites are located, on the PaintCare website, paintcare.org

In order for paint to be used again, whether for your own project or through recycling, it must be stored properly. PaintCare offers excellent tips and how-to videos on its website. Good storage starts with opening a paint can correctly with a paint key so as not to bend the lid. When using, it is best to keep paint off the rim of the can. This can be accomplished by taping a V across the top of the can to act as a funnel. When you are finished with the paint, a rubber mallet should be used to tap the lid back into place.

When buying paint, the first thing to do is Buy Right. There are many online tools that will help you estimate the correct amount of paint for a project. Paint Store employees can also help with this task. Once you are finished with your project, if you have paint left over, the first thing to consider is if it could be used for another project. If you don’t need to save the paint for touch-ups and you don’t have any other projects where you could put it to use, consider donating it to a friend or local group. If that is not an option, PaintCare is here to help.

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We currently have 5 paint recycle drop-off locations in the valley. These can be found on the PaintCare website. One of the locations is at the Mesa County Landfill in the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. For small amounts, they have a paint swap area. For larger amounts, the PaintCare facilities send the paint to a paint recycle center. There it is evaluated for its ability to be reused. Then, the paint is separated by color. Similar colors are mixed, blended together, filtered, and resold at places like ReStore and the Mesa County Landfill.

Now that you know what to do with unused paint, you can confidently get to work on that next spring project!

Do you have unused paint? Consider reusing it for another project, or donating it to a local group. If those options don’t work, you can drop it off to a PaintCare recycle drop off location.

Breakthrough in Long-Term Pain Relief Solutions

Experience life-changing relief at FHW Pain Specialist Clinic led by Dr. Kyle Christopherson. Our comprehensive approach addresses various conditions, from common back and neck pain to migraines, joint issues, and neuropathy.

Meet Al, a patient of 30 years, who struggled

with persistent pain despite multiple surgeries and interventions.

“I missed family reunions, holidays, and my grandson’s birth because I couldn’t ride in a car for more than 30 minutes.”

Al attests to getting his life back with a small device

called a spinal cord stimulator. Today, Al said, his pain is 100% relieved, and he couldn’t be more thankful.

“Recently we strolled the local fall festival shopping and listening to music. In the past I would have never entertained the idea of

even riding in the car to town,” Al said with a smile.

Don’t wait, contact FHW Pain Specialists clinic today atfhwcare.org/pain or call 970.858.2239.

NURTURING HOPE AND SUPPORT

ARTICLE BY FAITH RODRIGUEZ

Nestled in the heart of Grand Junction, the Resource Center stands as a beacon of hope and assistance for the community it serves. Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley and the City of Grand Junction was established with the vision to provide comprehensive support and resources to individuals and families in need.

The Resource Center of Grand Junction

The center is dedicated to fostering an environment of growth and support.

The Resource Center operates with low barriers to entry and offers a wide array of services aimed at addressing the multifaceted needs of the community. From food assistance, pet care, shower facilities, pathways to healthcare, clothing donations, etc. the center is dedicated to fostering an environment of growth and support. It acts as a hub where people from various backgrounds come together to find solace, assistance, and opportunities for betterment. The objective of this project was to offer a centralized space for service providers to offer resource navigation for the unhoused community members. By collaborating with local authorities and organizations, the center plays a critical role in ensuring families have a stable foundation.

The Resource Center is currently open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and is located at 261 Ute Ave. The hard-sided pavilion can be cooled or heated depending on the weather. This alone is a service to the unhoused community. The pavilion is staffed by employees of Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley.

The comradery among local nonprofit organizations as well as individual volunteers wanting to provide food and services has been incredible. Community partnerships ensure the ability to continue serving the Grand Junction community. The center welcomes individuals and organizations to contribute their time, resources, or expertise, fostering a culture of communal support and shared responsibility.

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The Resource Center of Grand Junction stands as a testament to what can be achieved when compassion, commitment, and community come together.

The vision of Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is to eliminate the unwanted condition of homelessness in the Grand Valley. Their mission is to be unrelenting, audacious, and impatient in our pursuit of that vision. The primary purpose of Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is to offer low-barrier, shortterm housing where families and individuals may rest their heads and fill their bellies 365 nights a year. The impact of Homeward Bound’s work is visible in the lives it has transformed and the hope it has restored. By providing a stable environment, individuals have the opportunity to rebuild their lives, access employment opportunities, and ultimately, secure permanent housing. The ripple effects of these successes extend beyond the individuals served, contributing to the

overall health and vitality of the Grand Valley community. In a region where economic fluctuations and housing instability can challenge the most resilient, Homeward Bound serves as a critical safety net, ensuring that no one is left behind.

The Resource Center of Grand Junction stands as a testament to what can be achieved when compassion, commitment, and community come together. Through the wide range of services,

the center not only meets the immediate needs of those it serves but also empowers individuals and families to build brighter, more secure futures. In doing so, the Resource Center not only changes lives but also strengthens the Grand Junction community as a whole.

High Valley Home Services

ARTICLE BY GJ LIFESTYLE STAFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HIGH VALLEY STAFF

“Good fences make for good neighbors.”

Or so the “old-timers” say.

BEGINNINGS

“Good fences make for good neighbors.”

Or so the “old-timers” say. The thing that started it all for John Stokes was building his own cedar fence around a house he was renovating in 1994. After building that fence he began offering the service to others and expanded into other types of fencing too.  His work became known for quality and he was contracted to install siding and roofing on what he calls mini barns. Those storage sheds and small out-buildings, delivered built-to-order, led to much more roofing work including reroofing and new installation on whole house roof contracts. After building two whole homes and countless fences, John continued to expand the services he offered and developed many relationships with other contractors.

TODAY’S SERVICES

Primarily offering and promoting roofing services is the niche where High Valley Enterprises is most active now. Often a homeowner will ask if High Valley does other things like painting, siding, window replacement or solar systems and the answer - as a licensed general contractor - is usually yes. From the occasional kitchen or bath custom remodel to window replacement and custom remodel work, there’s little in the realm of home construction or renovation that High Valley won’t tackle.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CUSTOM SERVICE

Some services offered through High Valley are either customized enough or specialized enough to require other experts and additional licensing such as HVAC, plumbing and electrician work. When licensed trades and specialty services are required, the relationships John has built with those specialized trades, make covering the full scope of a complex project much more manageable.

Among the range of services available through High Valley, here are a few that are often requested:

Homes 15 years old or more often have large energy use deficiencies. Services that help in that regard are

insulation, window and door replacement, siding, stucco and trim work and of course solar systems. Of course roofing systems also help with insulating and protecting homes from energy inefficiencies and from the sometimes extreme elements here in western Colorado. Often rain gutters in the same age range decay to the point of needing replacement and High Valley has the connections and resources to handle “the lot”.

WHAT ELSE?

You may remember the article that ran in April of 2022 right here in GJ Lifestyle Magazine about conservation of sharks - the great white, to be specific. Want to look back at it? See citylifestyle.com/grandjunction and find the April 2022 issue, easily recognized by the white shark on the cover.

One of the specialized contractors in the energy efficiency arena, used by High Valley is also very involved with scuba and/or free diving, also has a passion for open water study, exploration, vacation and productivity processes.

John Stokes came to Colorado in 1992 and after leaving the West Coast for the Rockies, he didn’t get to go back to the beach as often as he would like. With shark conservation as a personal passion and a pursuit championed by his dad too, John now returns to the coastal waters to help with conservation projects each year and continues to develop his skills as both a research diver and a rescue diving crew member.

WHAT’S NEW

When it comes to roofing, there are innovations happening all the time. A strong commitment to keeping up with those innovations is a core principle of how High Valley operates and with 50-year warranty products, enhanced renewing treatments available and innovations in custom metal, tile and stone roofing systems, “There’s always something to learn, to get better and to provide the services people want,” says John.

So, what’s new? Continued improvements in what is offered and ongoing expansion into areas of western

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Colorado that want and need the quality of products and services High Valley is built upon.

WHAT’S NEXT

Cutting Edge service, stylish design, top warranties and energy management lead to a peek into what the future holds for High Valley and those who have trusted them to complete hundreds of home enhancement projects since 1994. Although roofing remains the primary service High Valley offers, other

projects from small remodels to large renovations and high-end custom construction will continue to be available case-by-case, since High Valley is a licensed general contractor.

With each specialized contractor involved in a project, there are always conflict risks among service providers. Knowing the scope of their involvement before a job begins and then each contractor staying “in their lane” is a very close and fitting parallel to the “good fences” mantra where this story started out.

John and Marcie Stokes

TONE + TEXTURE

STYLE YOUR HOME IN TONES AND TEXTURES WITH DESIGN HELP FROM HOUZZ INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERTS

ARTICLE BY NICOLETTE MARTIN

WOVEN + KNOTTED

LIVING BOHO-CHIC WITH WOVEN TEXTURES AND MACRAMÉ

Decorate your space with handmade textures such as the modern, maker revival of 1970s macramé and year-round tropical feel of wicker. MACRAMÉ Made through knotting instead of weaving, macramé can add a unique touch in many various ways. Houzz contributor Laura Gaskill suggests incorporating it as nursery decor, plant hangers, wall hangings and modern fiber arts. WICKER According to Houzz contributor Yanic Simard, “the best way to really embrace the luxury-cottage appeal of wicker and rattan is to combine different forms of the two in one space... Look for other unexpected places to add a natural twist to your home with a new material woven into your palette.”

AGAINST THE GRAIN

TIPS FOR DECORATING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS

Houzz contributor Katie Treggiden offers many ways to incorporate natural materials and natural-state timber into your home, including using wood to cover one wall in a home for a pleasing accent wall; featuring your firewood as a striking, stacked display; and mixing different types of wood and different finishes in the same space. “A simple way to incorporate the wood trend is to expose structural wooden beams already present in your home,” Katie says. “Instead of painting them or boxing them in, leave them raw or give them a coat of wax to enrich the tones.”

ZONE BLUE

What’s the secret to a happy, healthy, and long life? Believe it or not, it’s actually quite simple: There are no secret ingredients, no sizable expenditures, and absolutely zero manufactured elements of any kind. Dive in with us as we share insights from our interview with the internationally renowned Blue Zones Founder, National Geographic Explorer, and award-winning journalist who is revolutionizing the way Americans make choices that can lead to living your best life.

For over twenty years, Dan Buettner has been fully committed to studying the health and longevity of Americans as well as influencing the proper and attainable health-centric environments our communities should embody. What started with identifying five “blue zones” around the world where people are both living longer as well as enjoying a higher quality of life in their elder years has now also evolved into proactively creating eco-systems where our communities engage in setting the standard for clean health.

Most of us are well aware of the “American way of life” we reside in, that being one of convenience in all shapes and forms. We excel in offering the most fast food options in any country. We rank at the top of the most cars per household. We embrace a sedentary at-home lifestyle. In short, we categorically live in a country where processed foods and ultra-convenience, unfortunately, translate to life-threatening health diseases and a lack of organic joy.

What is the best news of all? All of these characteristics are wildly easy to overcome with effortless, yet conscious pivots to making better decisions with our time, our food, and our focus. Ask yourself: Are you driving or walking? Are you connecting socially? Set your sights on avoiding the majority of processed foods and start eating a largely whole-food and plant-based diet that will (statistically) give you another 10-12 years on your life.

Buettner’s first cookbook, The Blue Zones Kitchen, is a fantastic resource featuring ingredients and cooking methods that can increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. The recipes also include lifestyle tips such as proper portion sizes and the best times to eat dinner. Plus, check out his additional seven books that dig deep into the exact foods you should eat to how your circle of friends and family can influence your quality of life.

Who do you hang out with? Happiness is contagious. “The Blue Zone approach is to go through your contact base and think of some friends whose recreation is pickleball, biking, or gardening. Who will care about you on a bad day and have a meaningful conversation? Identify one or two friends who are vegan or vegetarian and show you how and where to eat whole foods. Actively invite them out for lunch, and bring them into your social circle: this will have a bigger, long-term impact on your behavior than any new diet or exercise, and it costs you zero. Plus, there is a ton of data that shows it works, and it’s long-term.”

Every time you go out to eat, you will consume an extra 300 calories that are laden with more sodium, sugar, and oil than eating at home. “Get your hands on a plant-based cookbook, pick a dozen recipes, and cook those with your family on Sundays. If you make the effort to cook it with your family, you will gain the skills and learn to make some good and whole food plant-based recipes.”

Tap into Dan’s wisdom that is creating a new category of places that are not merely the legacy of a healthy culture, but more consciously created by enlightened individuals that are intent on supercharging healthier communities!

RESPONSIBLE DECLUTTERING

Spring is the official time to clean out your house!

I always find things I no longer need as I deep clean my house. Blankets that aren’t used, clothes that just don’t fit right, and those odds and ends that I’m not sure why I still have them. It’s easiest to load up the car and give it all to ARC, and if that’s where you’re at, that’s ok! They do wonderful work! The people who work there truly care about our community.

However, if you’re looking for the next step and want to meaningfully gift your items to people and organizations that truly need and will use them, this list is for you!

CLOTHES

If you have in-season clothes you need to get rid of, try Catholic Outreach. They are constantly in need of more clothes of all sizes. They have had to turn people away because they just don’t have enough inventory. Let’s help clothe those in our community first.

ARTICLE BY SARAH JENSEN

BLANKETS/TOWELS

Animal rescue organizations like the Roice-Humane Society are always looking for bedding for animals.

OTHER ITEMS

If you have other items that you aren’t sure about, try listing them on a Buy Nothing Facebook page! Grand Junction has several that cover various subdivisions, and there is one large one that covers all of GJ! A colored-on children’s book might be perfect for an art project, a teacher might be looking for the 200 broken crayons you have lying around, and maybe that dish isn’t your style, but is the last piece for another’s set.

TRASH

We find more trash than anything else as we clean house. Boxes we don’t need, broken holiday decorations, and random papers and bills so old I’m surprised they’re still holding up. We don’t need those. No one needs those. Spring cleaning day is coming up! For residents north of North Avenue, pick-up starts April 1 at 6:30 a.m. For residents south of North Avenue (including areas of Orchard Mesa and the Redlands), pick-up starts April 8 at 6:30 a.m. You can find more information about what is allowed and prohibited, and when your pickup window is on the city website, www.gjcity.org/255/ Spring-Clean-up.

As you clean house this year, we here at GJ Lifestyle encourage you to find ways to give back to the community.

MARCH 4TH

DreamCatcher Half Marathon

TBD

Sign up for the 2024 DreamCatcher Half Marathon.

MARCH 13TH

2024 Women's Conference: Beyond A Boss

1445 N 12th St. Grand Junction, CO | 9:00 AM

The 4th Annual Women's Conference will take place at Colorado Mesa University in the Meyer Ballroom. This year's conference theme is "Beyond a Boss" and will feature two tracks of breakout sessions, a keynote speaker, a working moms panel, and a young professional panel. Join us to experience opportunities to grow, learn, and connect with female professionals across the state of Colorado.

MARCH 17TH

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic

362 28 Rd. | 12:00 PM

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society wants to help vaccinate your dogs and cats! Space is limited, so register early.