July 2025

DIY PEX hoop house greenhouse for mountain gardening

My Half Hoop House: A Budget Garden Experiment in the Rockies

Why Make a Hoop House? It might seem a little crazy to be doing this at the end of July. And you’re right. I’m hoping it isn’t too late to salvage what’s left of the growing season. Our days up here—at almost 9,000 feet—haven’t been warm enough for my tomato plants and (very sad) cucumber […]

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Bathroom Renovation: Before & After

J. Lee

When we bought our 1980s mountain home, the bathroom had already been renovated… sort of. Dark slate tiles, a dated vanity, and an overall cave-like vibe (if caves were trimmed with dark wood on nearly every surface). It all made the space feel smaller and heavier than it actually was. It definitely isn’t a big

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