Home & Garden

Home decorating and improvements from organizing, landscaping to decorating from Elizabeth Alexander and FVTimes.com

St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Colorado Springs

Win a home this year by buying a ticket for the drawing to win a home in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Tickets are now on sale through June 22, 2026. The home is being built by Empire Homes in Colorado Springs. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with approximately 2,650 sq. ft.…

Metcalf Park Farmers Market 2026

The Farmer’s Market this year will be held at Metcalfe Park every Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. from May 30th to September 26, 2026. Metcalfe Park Map618 E Ohio Ave, Fountain, CO 80817

Clean Up Fountain is Back

Throughout the month of May, Fountain residents can pick up a voucher for one free load at the Waste Connections Fountain landfill along Squirrel Creek Road. Stop by City Hall during normal business hours to pick up a voucher. See the attached flyer for additional rules and details. Vouchers not available for pick up until…

Home of The Week: Mesa Ridge With Mountain Views

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained ranch-style home backing to open space with great mountain views and no rear neighbors! Located in the heart of Fountain, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home also features a versatile bonus room on the main level that could easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. Featured Home of the Week: 7884…

Christmas Tree Drop Off at Lorraine School

The annual Christmas Tree collection is underway. You can drop off your tree (no fake trees, no ornaments, no lights) at 301 E. Iowa, the old Lorraine School, through the end of January. The trees will be turned into mulch and used to beautify city parks. Thanks for your donation!

Pikes Peak Koi & Water Garden Tour

The Pikes Peak Koi & Water Garden Society hosts a FREE pond tour each summer. This tour features PPKWGS members’ water gardens and yards. The tour is open to the public at no cost. Maps with directions and descriptions of each pond are available by downloading and printing your own map packet. Journey to the…

Home of The Week: Close to Fort Carson

Featured Home of the Week: 995 White Stone Way in Fountain, Colorado. Beautifully updated 4-level home in Fountain located close to Ft Carson, Peterson, and numerous shopping amenities and schools. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus attached 2 car garage. Kitchen has new appliances and has an eating nook. Lower level family room…

Fountain Clean Up Days

Waste Connections and City of Fountain have partnered again to help Clean Up our community. Starting Oct. 1st, residents of Fountain can come to City Hall to pick up a voucher to dump 1 truck load at the landfill for FREE for the month of October.

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes 2024

The 2024 Parade of Homes is for everyone looking for inspiration on the latest building trends. The annual event features new homes full of the extraordinary. September 6 – 22, 202410 AM to 6 PMClosed Mondays and Tuesdays Tickets can be purchased online August 21 through 6 PM on September 24.. Tickets are $17 each for…

Home of The Week: House with golf course and lake views for sale in Meridian Ranch

Featured Home of the Week: 9641 Beryl Drive located in Meridian Ranch in Peyton, Colorado. Stunning home located on a premier golf course lot in Meridian Ranch overlooking the 17th hole of Antlers Creek golf course and Eagle Lake. Photos, 3D Tour & Property Details The home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a 3-car…

Home of the Week | SOLD

Featured Home of the Week: 2410 Delta Drive located in Pikes Peak Park. This cute home has a fully finished basement and coveted 2 car detached garage with work bench!! Hardwood floors on the main level plus wood burning fireplace and AC. The kitchen has oak cabinets and granite counters and newer refrigerator. The island…

Christmas Tree Drop Off is Still Open

The City of Fountain is hosting a free Christmas tree drop-off and disposal site at the former Fountain Recycling Center. The former Fountain Recycling Center will be open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until 1/31/24. Trees can only be dropped off during these times. The requirements and information for disposal is…

Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs

The Parade of Homes is back in Colorado Springs from September 8th to September 24th. The homes will be open to view from 10AM to 6 PM, note they are closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. There are thirty five homes this year ranging from $356,000 up to J. McLemore Custom Home prices at $4,405,000. This…

Quick Move In Home

Home in Fountain Valley Ranch in Colorado Springs is the home you’ve been searching for and is ready for a Quick Move In! This two story home has plenty of space for living, working and gathering. The outdoor space offers a fenced yard and plenty of storage. A storage shed for tools and plenty of…

Free Tax Help at Security Library

You may qualify for free tax preparation at the Security Library located at 715 Aspen Drive. Walk-in basis at the A.P. Room in the lower level of the basement. Do you make $60,000 per year or less. Stop by to see if you are eligible. Dates:March 10th 11 am – 2 pmApril 7th 11 am…

Home of the Week | SOLD

Featured Fountain Valley Home of the Week: 6142 Cider Mill Place located in Lorson Ranch. This stunning home has fully finished basement and coveted 3 car garage!! Gorgeous hardwood floors in the home and the great room has plenty of natural light. The kitchen has stunning granite slab counters, a pantry and newer appliances. The…