Home & Garden

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

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…

Home of the Week

Featured Home of the Week: 2410 Delta Drive located in Pikes Peak Park. This cute home has 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 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

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…

Cold Weather Home Tips

As the impending arctic weather comes to bear in Colorado, Colarelli Custom Homes has a few home tips you can help keep your home from experiencing any troubles; Make sure all exterior hoses are disconnected. Keep your thermostat set no lower than 50 degrees – even in the portions of your home that you don’t…

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL DAY

In partnership with El Paso County, Widefield Parks & Recreation is proud to sponsor HHWD Day for Widefield/Security Residents. Properly dispose of residential household hazardous waste items! Friday, April 22 @ 9am – 1pm   Widefield Parks & Recreation, 705 Aspen Drive, 80911 Registration Required.  Widefield Parks & Recreation will be collecting money donations for the Aaron Gutierrez…

Real Estate News for October 2021

New listings are up in August 2021: 1829 up from 1665 in Sept 2020. The average sales price is now $499,278 compared to $431,293 in September 2020. This is good new for home owners. Home prices are still appreciating and homeowners are continuing to build equity in their home. Did you know? In 1981 interest…

Ranch Home Backs to Open Space

Great ranch home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage plus 2 car detached garage with workshop. Courtesy of Liz Alexander, Pink Realty View more homes!

Senior Property Tax Exemption 2021

El Paso County, Colorado – El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker has good news for local seniors: the senior citizen tax exemption was funded for the tax year 2021, payable in 2022. The Colorado Constitution allows property tax exemptions for the primary residence of qualifying senior citizens. For those who qualify, 50% of the first…

Hunting for a Move In Ready Home?

This beautiful newly remodeled Bi-Level home is waiting for you!! It is located in the Sunrise Ridge sub area near N. Powers Blvd and Fort Carson Army Base. This home is close to parks, schools and shopping centers. The exterior of this home features an attached one car, extra wide garage and extra parking spaces.…

Colorado Storm Coming

A winter snow storm is coming to Colorado. Temperatures will be dropping down to the low 30’s according to weather.com. Remember to disconnect waters hoses outdoors. If the temperature drops below 20 degrees, keep one or two indoor faucets running slowly to prevent water lines from freezing. Get more Winter Maintenance Tips from RENTEC DIRECT.…

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

The annual Colorado Springs Parade of Homes will be from September 11 through Sunday, September 27, 200. Homes are opens from 10 am to 6 pm and are closed on Monday and Tuesday. General Admission Tickets Tickets are $17 for ages 16 and older.  Kids 15 and younger are free. ​Complimentary Military Tickets  Thank you…

COLORADO RESTAURANTS OFFERING AFFORDABLE FAMILY SIZED MEALS

Locally owned restaurants are offering affordable family sized meals for take out or delivery. Please feel free to let us know of other options and I will update the list! Ruffrano’s Hell’s Kitchen Pizza (All locations) All Ruffrano’s Hell’s Kitchen Pizza locations are giving a Free Roll of Tissue with the purchase of a Large…

Win $2.4 Million Showhome and Support Children’s Hospital Colorado

Win Million Dollar Showcase Home located at 15021 Dinosaur Ridge Road in Morrison, CO this stunning custom built show home features over 6,700 square feet of fully furnished and professionally decorated living space. Nestled in the Front Range, this stunning show home has plenty of beautiful views. Plus, it comes with $786,800 of Bonus Cash.…