Tag: Fireplace

The Hearth of the Home

Design Carol Brzozowski - January 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the value that the home environment brings to the quality of life. A fireplace is at the center of that value.

Choosing a Fire Pit or Fireplace

Design | Build Bryan Cordill - January 29, 2020

As temperatures drop, homeowners are looking to extend the usefulness of their outdoor living space by adding fireplaces or fire pits.

Sites to Behold

Design | Build Colorado Builder - December 17, 2019

Homeowners want outdoor living areas where they can unwind. Builders should keep these things in mind when creating sites to behold.

Form and Function Key to Fire Pit Selection

Outdoor Living Colorado Builder - October 18, 2019

Fireplaces and fire pits are increasingly being used as a design element rather than a heating element, according to Peter Schoenfeld.

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Houzz Scholarship Program Open for 2024

News November 27, 2023

Houzz, a home remodeling and design platform, is giving out $2,500 scholarships to aspiring design and construction professionals.

Cities Enroll for Affordable Housing

News November 25, 2023

Across Colorado, 67 cities and towns have signed up to receive access to affordable housing funds approved by voters last November.

Lessons from the Housing Crisis

The Homebuyer November 21, 2023

Michael Beninati shares some heartfelt advice for homebuilders on how to navigate the sale of new residential homes to buyers.

The Dangers of Building on Bentonite

Build March 15, 2022

Colorado has seen significant issues with heaving soils under roads and structures, caused by the wetting of the bentonite clay soil.

Setting the Stage

Sales | Marketing October 16, 2023

Home staging is the process of preparing a home to go on the market, and it can deliver a positive return on investment.

Building Relationships Matters to Ascent

Products October 20, 2023

When issues arise, Ascent Builders believes good relationships with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors are worth their weight in gold.