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Decorating tips for anyone on a shoestring budget BY JULIA MILLAY WALSH  DOMAINEHOME.COM

Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can and should have a beautiful home. If you’re pinching pennies, there’s plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends. The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organized. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space. Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we’ve amassed a few helpful tips for making house with a slim wallet. PAINT AN ACCENT WALL Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you’re on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you out. Instead, consider painting an accent wall. A quart (which covers up to 100 square feet) or a 2.5-liter can (which covers up to 260 square feet) is likely all you’ll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact. Better yet, use BEHR Marquee paint, which offers one-coat coverage so you won’t need to buy primer as well. So long as you’re

majorly skilled in the workshop. There actually are a remarkable number of sophisticated projects out there to take on, though; you just have to hunt for them. SET UP SALES ALERTS If you’re dead-set on something that’s out of your price range, first look for it on Craigslist, and if that fails, try to buy it on sale. You can use ShopStyle to set a sale alert for products from literally hundreds of major brands; just enter your search filters or terms and press the pink “Add Sale Alert” button and you’ll be emailed when the item goes on sale. A number of retailers like Overstock, Amazon and Macy’s will also alert you when something goes on sale or returns after being out of stock.

painting on walls that have been painted before (i.e. not on plain drywall), and you’re using one of the 420 colors in their collection (i.e. not color matching), Marquee paints will literally paint over any existing interior wall color under the sun with full coverage — trust us, we’ve tried it!

GET RID OF UNSIGHTLY ITEMS Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of. Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they’re non-essential,

removing them can give your home a clean slate. One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you’ve been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.

DO IT YOURSELF Making your own furniture and décor can earn you a great savings. But that said, the DIY revolution of the early 2000s unleashed a whole lot of not-sochic craftiness on this world, and it’s easy to feel you can’t pull off a stylish DIY project unless you’re

SUBSCRIBE TO CRAIGSLIST I am the poster child for shopping for and selling furniture and décor on Craigslist. If you are not doing it already, that’s your biggest mistake. You can find great deals for pieces for a number of reasons: Sellers don’t know the value, sellers are eager to sell, stores are liquidating or something is brandnew and strategically listed for less than retail. But browsing Craigslist is very time-consuming, so my best tip for you is to subscribe to your CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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BuildingPermits The figures quoted here are based on the weekly printout from the Regional Building Department. Not all permit data are shown. Prices include labor and materials and do not reflect lot price, utility tap fees, or other expenses. The following covers March 14 – 20, 2015.

• 7047 Sungold Dr. $601,254 Walther Homes, Inc. • 1809 Bulrush Wy. $562,598 Reunion Homes • 2595 Reed Grass Wy. $562,598 Reunion Homes • 4335 New Santa Fe Trl. $463,228 Keller Homes Inc • 1959 Ripple Ridge Rd. $607,786 Vantage Homes Corp.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TOWNHOMES • 7927 Dutch Lp. $463,228 Stephens & • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Assoc., Inc. 7935 Dutch Lp. $376,386 Stephens & Assoc., Inc. 4791 Justeagen Dr. $360,431 Journey Homes Cs, LLC. 4805 Justeagen Dr. $364,929 Journey Homes Cs, LLC. 7975 Dutch Lp. $441,705 Stephens & Assoc., Inc. 4762 Justeagen Dr. $303,572 Journey Homes Cs, LLC. 4748 Justeagen Dr. $331,198 Journey Homes Cs, LLC. 4734 Justeagen Dr. $341,585 Journey Homes Cs, LLC. 7542 Saynassalo Pt. $350,473 Master Bilt Homes, Inc. 7562 Saynassalo Pt. $293,828 Master Bilt Homes, Inc. 7605 Teocalli Pt. $293,828 Master Bilt Homes, Inc. 8073 Hardwood Cr. $388,272 Reunion Homes 11441 Palmers Green Dr. $508,844 Campbell Homes Ltd. 10007 Edgemont Ranch Ln. $500,706 Keller Homes Inc 13814 Windrush Dr. $639,375 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC. 10025 Kit Carson Ln. $690,773 Homes by Michael Hall 5643 Wolf Village Dr. $467,404 Creekstone Dev., Inc. 13832 Paradise Villas Grv. $391,270 Vision Dev. Group 13838 Paradise Villas Grv. $391,270 Vision Dev. Group 17229 Old Cherokee Trl. $641,516 Majestic Cstm. Homes, Inc. 6924 Gladys St. $212,340 Homeowner, on existing Fndtn. - BFF 5558 Cisco Dr. $429,712 Ron Covington Homes 13051 Duckhorn Ct. $438,386 Ron Covington Homes 8241 Hardwood Cr. $324,881 Aspen View Homes 8205 Hardwood Cr. $499,100 Aspen View Homes 8229 Hardwood Cr. $343,513 Aspen View Homes 7892 Wagonwood Pl. $389,664 Aspen View Homes 7893 Wagonwood Pl. $415,577 Aspen View Homes 2267 Chickhollow Dr. $395,661 Aspen View Homes 2243 Chickhollow Dr. $388,165 Aspen View Homes 7414 Dutch Lp. $324,345 Aspen View Homes 7422 Dutch Lp. $415,577 Aspen View Homes 2345 Centennial Wy. $542,467 Nemmers Const. LLC. 13425 Park Meadows Dr. $470,617 Campbell Homes Ltd. 19230 Starwood Dr. $553,497 Kirella Homes, Inc. 1380 Masthead Wy. $577,911 Rice's Remod.ing 8757 Windy Plains Ct. $429,712 Ron Covington Homes 8245 Campground Dr. $422,431 Oakwood Homes, LLC. 3774 Saguaro Cr. $299,182 Premier Homes, Inc. 8091 Hardwood Cr. $356,791 Premier Homes, Inc. 7923 Wagonwood Pl. $315,779 Premier Homes, Inc. 8085 Hardwood Cr. $242,215 Premier Homes, Inc. 7929 Wagonwood Pl. $277,766 Premier Homes, Inc. 8079 Hardwood Cr. $283,334 Premier Homes, Inc. 7678 Switchgrass Ln. $399,944 Reunion Homes 13497 Park Meadows Dr. $400,051 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 8786 Meadow Wing Cr. $409,046 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 8778 Mossy Bank Ln. $560,457 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 6767 Mustang Rim Dr. $111,275 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 2071 Ripple Ridge Rd. $746,026 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 15962 Midland Valley Wy. $512,271 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc. 3005 Kettle Ridge Dr. $378,635 Vanguard Homes Corp. 225 Highland St. $201,310 Lang Log Homes, LLC. 7582 Switchgrass Ln. $562,598 Reunion Homes 7521 Switchgrass Ln. $562,598 Reunion Homes 1885 Slocum Rd. $444,917 Freedom Homes Inc. 7127 Sungold Dr. $481,539 Walther Homes, Inc.

• 2504 Shannara Grv. $182,250 Century Communities • 2510 Shannara Grv. $181,501 Century Communities • 2516 Shannara Grv. $182,250 Century Communities • 2522 Shannara Grv. $181,501 Century Communities • 2528 Shannara Grv. $182,250 Century Communities • 8367 Snow Cap Vw. $348,117 Challenger Homes, Inc. • 8387 Snow Cap Vw. $348,117 Challenger Homes, Inc.

MOBILE HOMES • 5150 Airport Rd. B89, $5,000 Wideload Inc. • 3375 Glenarm Rd. 12, $5,000 Seeger Homes, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS

• 1085 Paddock Rd. $2,800 Homeowner, Reroof • 516 Yucca Dr. $6,500 Rock Solid Roofing, Reroof • 7713 Canyon Oak Dr. $7,400 Rest. CO, Inc., Reroof • 1190 Eagle Rock Rd. $7,800 Pyramid Roofing Corp, Reroof • 5357 Hopalong Trl. $3,278 Mtn. Spgs. Roofing Co. LLC., Reroof • 1134 Pando Ave, $3,810 CRS Roofing Co., Reroof • 4890 Pyramid Mtn. Rd. $10,000 Oak Valley Bldrs., Reroof • 3320 Brunswick Dr. $6,300 Front Range Roofing Co., Reroof • 4112 Buttercup Ln. $4,500 Zede Roofing, Reroof • 1715 N Cascade Ave, $29,000 Trafton Roofing Inc, Reroof • 9 N Walnut St. $400 Homeowner, Remove deck/repair cover • 1957 Timberline Dr. $6,321 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 10430 Marble Creek Cr. $10,276 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 9150 Chetwood Dr. $5,787 Aspen Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 12327 Handles Peak Wy. $12,259 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 512 Violet Dr. $13,850 Peak View Windows & Siding, Siding, soffit, facia • 6710 Grey Wolf Ct. $1,000 Homeowner, Deck • 1981 Quadrangle Ct. $500 Pittman Const., LLC., Int. Remod. • 664 Bridger Dr. $8,800 Holladay Grace Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 2918 Greenwood Cr. $4,000 Homeowner, Shed • 15105 Copperfield Dr. $25,000 Homeowner, Deck • 9205 Chetwood Dr. $2,878 Homeowner, Deck • 11478 Palmers Green Dr. $1,500 Tuff Shed Inc, Shed • 1020 South Park Dr. $1,908 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 412 W Platte Ave, $4,792 Jayne of All Trades, Inc., Reroof • 1135 E Madison St. $4,624 Jayne of All Trades, Inc., Reroof • 720 N Cascade Ave, $17,767 Jayne of All Trades, Inc., Reroof • 1510 Alamo Ave, $15,184 Jayne of All Trades, Inc., Reroof • 1957 Redbank Dr. $20,000 D.W. Const., Inc., Deck • 1104 Florence Ave, $500 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 1104 Florence Ave, $8,000 Homeowner, Siding • 2843 Merry Ln. $7,274 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 5605 Old Farm Ter. $2,700 Crystal Rose Const., LLC., Deck Repair • 23705 Fleet St. $6,380 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 9049 Rollins Pass Ct. $7,000 Keller Homes Inc., sales office to garage • 9015 Clapham Ct. $9,000 Petrali Roofing, Reroof • 7450 Caballero Ave, $53,000 Rocky Mtn. High Bldrs. Inc., Addn. • 2785 Haystack Dr. $20,000 Libertas Solar & Electric, LLC., Pv Solar • 5170 Windgate Ct. $14,000 Libertas Solar & Electric, LLC., Pv Solar • 155 Pointer Pl. $4,335 Homeowner, Deck • 626 Academy Rd. $4,196 Best Hands Roofing, Reroof • 1330 N Walnut St. $5,500 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 1912 S Sheridan Ave, $5,500 Thatsmyroofer.com, Reroof • 7361 Prythania Park Dr. $6,500 Thatsmyroofer.com, Reroof • 5522 Saddle Rock Trl. $10,000 Ace Const. & Exts., Reroof

springshouses .com • 1803 N Weber St. $8,350 Reynolds Roofing Systs., LLC., Reroof • 3143 S Electra Dr. $20,000 Drury Brothers Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 1524 Cooper Ave, $5,696, Reroof • 5205 Sevenoaks Dr. $8,789 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 1932 Silkwood Dr. $7,337 Arei LLC. Dba American Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 1865 Chapel Hills Dr. $5,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 3860 Timberwood Ct. $8,194 Powerhouse Const., LLC., Int. Remod. • 455 Roxbury Cr. $28,000 Rocky Mtn. Solar & Wind, Inc., Roof Mount Solar Pv • 315 N 21st St. $1,000 Jmb Const. LLC., Int. Remod. • 6612 Windom Peak Blvd, $7,082 Heckman & Son's Const., Deck & Pergola • 1111 Wynkoop Dr. $3,900 Handyman Conn., Deck • 3935 Cooke Dr. $5,500 Barlo, Inc. dba Interstate Roof., Reroof • 5810 Whipshaw Rd. $5,100 Divine Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 7074 Grand Prairie Dr. $6,435 CO Window & Door Co, Stucco • 1262 Ethereal Cr. $9,396 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2565 Cardigan Dr. $10,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 19360 Furrow Rd. $10,000 Highlands Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 88 Jasper Dr. $6,720 United States Seamless Of Central CO, Siding • 1332 Sanderson Ave, $16,967 United States Seamless Of Central CO, Siding • 351 E Las Vegas St. $945 United States Seamless Of Central CO, Siding • 344 E Las Vegas St. $1,050 United States Seamless Of Central CO, Siding • 6444 La Plata Peak Dr. $500 Homeowner, Bsmt. Remod. • 2305 Ramsgate Ter. $31,803 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 2968 Westcliff Cr. $6,600 Prime Cos. Inc Dba Pci Const. Svcs, Reroof • 3252 Indian Peak Ct. $14,182 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 6835 Holt Dr. $6,000 Total Roofing, Reroof • 330 S Wahsatch Ave, $2,035 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 1107 Ancestra Dr. $6,600 Total Roofing, Reroof • 2310 Laramie Dr. $4,022 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 417 E Caramillo St. $3,836 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 1401 Constellation Dr. $1,716 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 1105 Schulz Ct. $1,717 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 335 Discovery Ct. $3,000 Homeowner, Deck Extension & Redecking • 4825 Granby Cr. $15,567 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 9630 Thatcher Ct. $14,948 Homeowner, Deck • 335 Corliss St. $3,800 Jty Const., Reroof • 929 W Cheyenne Rd. $16,800 El Paso Green Energies, Pv Solar Roof Flush Mount • 4955 Braeburn Wy. $24,401 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 8385 Hardwood Cr. $24,315 Aspen View Homes, Bsmt. Finish • 6085 Finglas Dr. $24,315 Aspen View Homes, Bsmt. Finish • 1354 Antrim Lp. $5,638 Aspen View Homes, Partial Bsmt. Finish • 8920 Gold Bluff Dr. $5,700 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 908 E Columbia St. $6,262 Rampart Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 5414 Sunset Ridge Dr. $8,480 Advantage Roof-vialpando, Inc., Reroof • 22 Westmark Ave, $2,000 R. T. Stucco, Stucco • 13867 Single Leaf Ct. $17,618 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 14250 Whistling Hills Ln. $9,095 Meyer Roofing, Reroof • 5145 Fennel Dr. $5,000 JJ Const. & Roofing LLC., Reroof • 1929 Independence Dr. $12,000 Gonzalez Stucco, Stucco • 6049 Brave Eagle Dr. $486 Goetzmann Cstm. Homes Inc, Deck • 11460 Owl Pl. $12,500 Divine Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 2790 Avondale Dr. $10,000 High West Siding & Windows, Inc., Siding • 2287 Havenridge Dr. $27,032 Red Dog Ventures, Bsmt. Finish • 9965 Glenellen Dr. $4,048 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 11745 Howells Rd. $4,300 Western Fireplace Supply Inc, Woodstove • 3907 Whittier Dr. $5,000 Homeowner, Stucco • 4547 W Eastcrest Cr. $2,800 Homeowner, Porch Cover • 531 Upton Dr. $15,265 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6866 Millbrook Cr. $5,400 C & S Roofing & Contg., Reroof • 5775 Leon Young Dr. $26,483 Richmond American Homes, Bsmt. Finish • 5684 Preminger Dr. $6,036 Elite Roofing, Reroof • 220 Roxbury Cr. $10,000 Seven Summits Const., Reroof • 8129 Steadman Dr. $7,800 Peak View Roofing, Reroof • 7850 Big Pine Ct. $1,500 Seaback Roofing & Rest., Reroof

• 665 Ancestra Dr. $20,238 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 6948 Edinborough Dr. $11,420 Brookewood Home Bldrs. & Real Estate Svc LLC., Bsmt. Finish • 200 S Marland Rd. $29,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 1744 Valley Stream Ct. $9,396 Rocky Mtn. High Bldrs. Inc., Bsmt. Finish • 2647 Winterbourne St. $8,072 Homeowner, Deck • 2120 E La Salle St. $9,082 Old World Const., Inc, Reroof • 1107 Server Dr. $5,918 Triton Roofing, Reroof • 262 Balmoral Wy. $24,395 Campbell Roofing Inc, Reroof • 15890 Midland Valley Wy. $5,782 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 217 E Washington St. $3,145 Homeowner, Reroof • 23 Mt Washington Dr. $20,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 1230 Bowstring Rd. $18,000 Hoffman Homes, Inc., Deck • 107 Via Linda Vis, $4,900 Total Roofing, Reroof • 12085 Ramah Hwy, $8,000 Homeowner, Rv Cover • 5069 Galloping Goose Wy. $20,701 Everlasting Victorians Inc, Bsmt. Finish • 10226 Pine Glade Dr. $28,825 Everlasting Victorians Inc, Bsmt. Finish • 3040 Sheiks Pl. $20,614 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 4196 Shelbe Ct. $2,597 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 2631 Tristins Grv. $30,000 Homeowner, Greenhouse • 308 High St. $15,000 All Things New Roofing & Rest., Reroof • 319 Buttonwood Pl. $6,000 Homeowner, Siding • 2312 Summit Dr. $6,500 Jj Const. & Roofing LLC., Reroof • 2220 N Cascade Ave, $13,500 Krueger Brothers Const., Reroof • 3135 Lavarie Ln. $4,000 On Top Roofing & Rest., Reroof • 6918 Oasis Butte Dr. $4,040 Prime Roofing, Reroof • 7930 Legend Ct. $3,453 Avalanche Roofing & Exts., Reroof • 6020 Traditions Dr. $7,922 Elite Prop. Of America, Inc., Bsmt. Finish • 1405 Allegheny Dr. $10,080 Front Range Exts., Reroof • 11465 Salem Ct. $8,000 Davis Const., Deck • 8350 Sutterfield Dr. $7,900 Newvision Cstm. Bldrs., Deck • 3934 Broadmoor Valley Rd. $500 Brian Pierce Const., Water Damage • 2211 W St Vrain St. $3,588 Homeowner, Deck • 1350 Rock Creek Canyon Rd. $3,500 So. CO Roofing, Reroof • 6975 Sparrow Ct. $4,000 Innova Corp., Int. Remod. • 4903 Gami Wy. $27,206 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish • 10663 Abrams Dr. $5,000 Deckworks Inc., Deck • 3061 Poughkeepsie Dr. $5,800 G & G Roofing Spec., Reroof • 43 Mcburney Blvd, $2,438 CO Window & Door Co, Stucco • 3708 Manchester St. $5,203 Dynamic Exts. By Shr, Reroof • 11354 Mckissick Rd. $6,500 Crossroad Bldrs. Inc, Deck • 8862 Silver Glen Dr. $1,869 Crossroad Bldrs. Inc, Deck • 1185 Turner Rd. $5,101 Dsimmons Const., Deck • 6380 Shirecliff Dr. $22,080 Bestway Plumbing, Pv Solar Roof Mount • 2407 N El Paso St. $18,312 Bestway Plumbing, Pv Solar Roof Mount • 1360 Big Valley Dr. $7,130 A-howell Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 2740 Cornwall Ct. $7,000 Empire Roofing Systs., Inc., Reroof • 19220 Sixpenny Ln. $14,456 Cornerstone Const. Co., LLC., Bsmt. Finish/ • 12735 Mt Oxford Pl. $6,329 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC., Deck • 550 W Woodmen Rd. $6,500 Kingdom Const., Reroof • 5565 Villanova Ct. $9,000 CO Cstm. Decks Inc, Deck Addn. • 4340 Settlement Wy. $2,000 Wyndhill Roofing LLC., Reroof • 221 N 20th St. $3,900 Thatsmyroofer. com, Reroof • 428 E San Miguel St. $8,000 Jayne of All Trades, Inc., Reroof • 9050 Rutledge Dr. $10,000 N. Murphy Const. Inc., Reroof • 4880 W Old Farm Cr. $7,500 Dl & Jm Enterprises Inc. Dba All About Roofing, Reroof • 6832 Prairie Wind Dr. $11,500 Dl & Jm Enterprises Inc. Dba All About Roofing, Reroof • 1455 Casson Ct. $11,000 Severy Creek Roofing Inc, Reroof • 5740 Tomah Dr. $6,000 Tri-lakes Roofing, Reroof • 8342 Silver Glen Dr. $6,200 Cornerstone Roofing & Gutters, LLC., Reroof • 1439 N Chestnut St B, $6,747 Trafton Roofing Inc, Reroof • 1357 Edith Ln. $5,300 Jkd Enterprises, Inc. Dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 5670 Escapardo Wy. $3,880 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof

• 4364 Team Roper Pl. $12,000 Oak Valley Bldrs., Reroof • 5575 Flintridge Dr. $7,600 Timberline Roofing & Const., Reroof • 6345 Blazing Star Dr. $7,500 Just Roof It LLC., Reroof • 100 Esther Dr. $5,303 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 4475 Wintergreen Cr. $5,500 Fixins Home Svcs., Reroof • 2534 Wheeler Ave, $5,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 40 Lake Ave, $6,650 Excel Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 8407 Weiscamp Rd. $4,503 Homeowner, Deck • 731 E Kiowa St. $2,000 Homeowner, Siding • 1924 Mt Washington Ave, $803 Crossing Jordan Dev. Inc., Deck • 10255 Heritage Park Trl. $1,000 Homeowner, Int. Remod. • 7823 Superior Hill Pl. $6,000 N. Murphy Const. Inc., Reroof • 6940 Peyote Wy. $6,500 K T Murphy Const., Inc., Reroof • 4611 Flintridge Dr. $3,500 Homestead Impvts., Int. Remod. • 8850 Whispering Pine Trl. $400 Homeowner, Garage Conversion • 97 Saddlemountain Rd. $6,200 Cheyenne Mtn. Roofing, Reroof • 5635 Vermillion Bluffs Dr. $3,333 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 27 W Fountain Blvd, $3,333 1st Priority Roofing, LLC., Reroof • 2405 Jet Wing Dr. $6,000 Homeowner, Reroof • 401 Hilltop Cr. $5,000 Thornbrace Designs Ltd, Int. Remod. • 6569 Many Moon Dr. $8,046 Triton Roofing, Reroof • 2135 Broadmoor Road Cr. $9,000 Buffalo Bldrs., Inc, Reroof • 11580 E Range View Dr. $9,000 Buffalo Bldrs., Inc, Reroof • 220 Thames Dr. $22,214 Cheyenne Mtn. Roofing, Reroof • 720 N Nevada Ave, $5,700 Hibbitts Const., Inc., Reroof • 17 6th St. $15,000 Hibbitts Const., Inc., Reroof • 1540 Timber Valley Rd. $600 Prime Cos. Inc Dba Pci Const. Svcs, Deck Stair • 7040 Franciville Rd. $0 Prime Cos. Inc Dba Pci Const. Svcs, Truss Repair • 4818 Linfield Ct. $10,800 Genesis Group, LLC, Pergola • 3408 Colony Hills Rd. $5,000 Jkd Enterprises, Inc. Dba Ascent Roofing, Reroof • 13540 Lauriston Pl. $11,565 Homeowner, Bsmt. Finish Partial • 17 6th St. $2,500 Hibbitts Const., Inc., Framing For Windows • 635 Ravensworth Ct. $2,000 Sunset Bldgs., Shed • 1410 Spring Park Dr. $2,900 Sunset Bldgs., Shed • 1805 N Weber St. $4,900 Rawson Roofing LLC., Reroof • 4555 Pyramid Mtn. Rd. $10,000 Scheffe's Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 19 W Brookside St. $10,000 Scheffe's Roofing, Inc., Reroof • 202 W Illinois Ave, $14,000 Divine Roofing, Inc, Reroof • 10470 Holly Spgs. Pl. $38,048 St. Aubyn Homes, LLC., Bsmt. Finish • 459 Crystal Hills Blvd, $10,025 Home Town Roofing, Reroof • 815 Weber Ridge Pt. $855 Just The Guy Inc., Deck Repair • 1810 S Cascade Ave, $4,198 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 5650 Whimsical Dr. $2,892 Calvin Turner Roofing LLC., Reroof • 5616 Trout Creek Pass Dr. $5,533 Triton Roofing, Reroof • 9715 Brassie Ct. $23,475 Thatsmyroofer. com, Reroof • 6750 Pine St. $5,030 Thatsmyroofer. com, Reroof

RESIDENTIAL GARAGES & CARPORTS

• 118 Via San Miguel, $22,179 Homeowner, Garage Expansion • 10865 Falling Star Rd. $44,357 Cleary Building Corp., Det. Garage • 15255 Tanner Trl. $500 Homeowner, Det. Garage • 2229 W Vermijo Ave, $44,357 Morley Enterprises, Det. Garage-pole Barn • 1885 Slocum Rd. $21,291 Freedom Homes Inc., Det. Garage • 1885 Slocum Rd. $21,291 Freedom Homes Inc., Det. Garage • 1885 Slocum Rd. $21,291 Freedom Homes Inc., Det. Garage • 1885 Slocum Rd. $21,291 Freedom Homes Inc., Det. Garage • 1428 N Franklin St. $26,000 Peak Professional Contrs. Inc., Det. Garage

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If you’re pinching pennies, there’s plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.

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Craigslist search terms. For example, if you’re on the hunt for a midcentury modern sideboard, search for those keywords in Craigslist as you normally would. Then, on the results screen, scroll to the bottom right corner of the page and click on the RSS button. A new window will open, copy the URL of the new window and add it to your RSS reader (I use Feedly). Every time a new product that matches your search term is listed for sale on your local Craigslist, it will pop up in your reader as a new article. Don’t use an RSS reader regularly? You can use an RSS-to-

email service like Feed My Inbox and you’ll receive an email update anytime a new item is listed. CUSTOMIZE As lovely as custom curtains or a reupholstered sofa may be, they are not for the decorator on a shoestring budget. Instead, consider customizing what you already own. Add some ironon trim to basic white curtain panels. Paint the edge of a simple black end table in gold. Wallpaper the interior of a bookcase. Or try an IKEA hack like adding a leather handle to a basic cutting board.

GET ECLECTIC On the spectrum of home décor styles, eclectic designs are often the easiest to replicate. Why? The look is all about mixing — and not matching. There’s no need to find that side table, or an exact shade of blue, let alone a lofty antique, as there often is with traditional interior design. Succumb to your bohemian self and shopping for furniture and décor will be much more affordable. MAKE A GARAGE SALE MAP Garage and estate sales are great places to score cheap home décor

and furniture, but stumbling upon one is a rarity. You have to know where they are and get there early to have any chance at scoring the good stuff. When I was young and broke and needed to furnish an entire studio apartment, on Friday nights, I would make a map of all the Saturday garage sales happening in my area that were listed on Craigslist. I would wake up early Saturday and add newly listed sales to the map, and then tackle them all in order of proximity — with sneakers on and cash in hand! In those days, I literally was drawing on a printed paper map, but now you can

drop a pin and your iPhone will direct you. Ahh, technology. SHOP THE HOUSE The cheapest way to decorate is to “shop” what you already own. Take a walk around your house and think about how you might be able to repurpose objects and accessories in different rooms.  Get the latest on home decor trends, design ideas, shopping guides and food news, and take a look inside your favorite celebrity homes on DomaineHome.com

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New carpeting in this wonderful four bedroom, four bath, 2-story ready for you to call home. Open and bright vaulted front room makes an ideal formal living or dining area. Real wood flooring in eat-in kitchen that looks into cozy family room w/gas fireplace. Main level laundry. Master suite has mountain view, dbl vanity, garden soaking tub and walk-in closet. Professionally finished basement w/2nd gas fireplace, built-in office desk/built-ins. Additional bonus room that makes a great storage area, work-out or play room. Let’s not leave out the side RV parking, beautiful 28’x12’ concrete patio, mature trees & 14’x8’ shed.

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Neighborhood: Renaissance at Indigo Ranch Driving Directions: From I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen Road. Follow Woodmen Road east. Right (south) on Powers Blvd. Left (east) at Dublin Blvd. Left (north) on Mustang Rim Drive. Right (east) on Chickasaw Way. Left (north) on Lucky Star Lane. Parking lot and models are on your right at 6657 Lucky Star Lane, Colorado Springs, 80923 Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-434-7831 IndigoRenaissance@classichomes.com New “Reverie” 2-story plan, 1,650 sq. ft., elevation “C” w/ front porch and stucco/ stone exterior. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and alley loaded 2-car garage. Kitchen includes Maple cabinets with Designer uppers, Granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Gas fireplace. A/C prep package. Iron pickets at stairs. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and fixtures. Upper level Laundry. 8x14 covered patio off Great Room. Full yard landscaping and fence included! MLS #4588528

Hours: Sunday, March 29 1 – 4 PM Neighborhood: S/W Driving Directions: South on Highway 115; Right on Start Ranch Road; Right to stay on Star Ranch Road; Right on Broadmoor Valley Road; Right on Woodbridge Drive (veer right to 76 Woodbridge) Agent/Company: Lois Simonton, ERA Shields, 719-491-4911

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Featured Home of the Week CLASSIC HOMES NEWEST COMMUNITY - RENAISSANCE AT INDIGO RANCH 6713 Lucky Star Lane | $285,401 Neighborhood: Renaissance at Indigo Ranch Driving Directions: From I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen Road. Follow Woodmen Road east. Right (south) on Powers Blvd. Left (east) at Dublin Blvd. Left (north) on Mustang Rim Drive. Right (east) on Chickasaw Way. Left (north) on Lucky Star Lane. Parking lot and models are on your right at 6657 Lucky Star Lane, Colorado Springs, 80923 Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-434-7831 IndigoRenaissance@classichomes.com New “Genesis” 2-Story plan. 1,762 sq. ft. Elevation “C” with front porch and stucco exterior with stone accents. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and alley loaded 2-car garage. Expanded Master with large walk-in closet. Kitchen has walk-in pantry, Cherry cabinets with Designer uppers, slab Granite countertops with tile backsplash, undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Gas fireplace. Tile flooring in Master Bath, Powder, and Laundry. Upgraded carpet. A/C prep package. Iron pickets at stairs. Brushed nickel hardware. 10x12 covered patio. Full yard landscaping and fence included! MLS #1257511

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says he has heard a lot of excuses over the years and your reputation at work can dictate whether you get the benefit of the doubt. “Whether someone is believed or not depends on who they are as a person, and their general work ethic and past experience.” THE UNEXPECTED But other times, the story gets stranger — which can make it harder to believe. 1. I’m running late because I spent the night in urgent care after being beaten up and stabbed. “Yes, this was an excuse used by someone on my team,” Burston says. 2. I’ll be late because I fell asleep on the train home and missed my stop, only to wake up three hours further down the track and not be able to get back the same evening. This employee had been very drunk the night before, Burston says. And the employee used that excuse not once, but twice. 3. I tried to cut my own hair and made a horrible mess of it, so I had to find a salon that was open and could fit me in to fix it. 4. My children locked me out of the house and wouldn’t let me in. I had to call a locksmith and get him to open the door, so I could retrieve the keys, get the children to school and then come to work. 5. “I was late because there was police activity and they made us stay down in the house so I couldn’t leave.” This one came from a CFO, says Kimberly Mecklenburg, CEO of LifeLabNetworks and Mecklenburg Media. “Everyone at the meeting believed her but she forgot that there are so many apps about traffic and incidents and

I couldn’t help but check it out,” Mecklenburg says. “No police activity anywhere near her, but inspired creativity on her part.” IS HONESTY THE BEST POLICY? Everybody’s human and makes mistakes, so own up to yours and move on, says Sheila Dramis, CEO of HR Partners. “If you are late, be honest. Did you oversleep, forget to set the alarm, kids made you run late? Be honest. Integrity is what every company wants. When you lie, you break that trust and that will upset an employer even more.” It’s important to apologize as well, says Dramis. “Acknowledge that you understand it sets a bad example, impacts the team and that you are taking steps to correct it. This is better than spewing out excuses. Your manager wants to know you understand the implications and are taking steps to change.” Besides, chronic lateness can end up hurting you in the long run. “At some point the business will decide they have to move on without you,” she says. DOES THE REASON EVEN MATTER? Maria Katrien Heslin, owner of GPS to Success Coaching & Development, says she’s heard a lot of excuses why people are late to work, “from menstrual cramps and oversleeping to carpool problems and car trouble. To me, the reason is not important because sometimes completely legitimate reasons are also private, personal matters while silly reasons may cause an employee to lie.” Heslin says she’d rather not know the reason and instead focus on whether the lateness is a chronic issue. “That has proven to be a respectful and effective method.” 

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