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What Does LEED Certified Mean for a Home — and Why It Matters More Than Ever in Denver

By The Kearns Team - March 26, 2026
In today’s Denver real estate market, buyers are looking beyond just location and layout. More than ever, energy efficiency and long-term affordability are becoming key factors when choosing a home. That’s where LEED-certified homes stand out — especially in areas like Central Park, where newer construction and thoughtful planning have created opportunities for high-performance living. If you’re

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023 is...

By The Kearns Team - September 20, 2022
Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year for 2023 has just been announced, and it is... SW 9081, Redend Point! 2023 Color of the Year - Redend Point (SW 9081) Every year, Sherwin-Williams (the largest paint company in the world) announces their choice for the Color of the Year. They base the choice on current events, trends, input from influencers, and a prediction of what will be popular in the

Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion

By The Kearns team via RIS Media - August 26, 2022
Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion Image provided by RIS Media Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we spend so much time in our familiar kitchen space that we don’t pay much attention to what it looks like. But the trends, they are a-changin’. Today’s kitchens are sleek and practical. Design experts list seven kitchen loo

Central 70 Project Update - July 15-18 Detours

By The Kearns Team - July 11, 2022
Important information from CDOT and the Central 70 Project office: From 8:00pm on Friday, July 15 through 5:00am on Monday, July 18, Eastbound I-70 from Washington Street to I-270 will be closed as CDOT moves traffic onto the final configuration of the eastbound lanes. This is a major milestone in the Central 70 Project... and will undoubtedly result in some inconveniences for motorists heading

Make the Most of a Small Bathroom

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - June 20, 2022
Photo provided by RISMedia Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—was bigger. Short of pushing out the walls or totally remodeling, home editors at TheSpruce.com offer eight good tips for making the most of your bathroom space: Pick the right colors. Save the bright hues for accessories if you like, but paint the walls and choose the

Minimizing Clutter by Maximizing Storage

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - June 09, 2022
Photo courtesy of RISMedia Looking for space to store your things at home? Everything you own is competing for space in your house. Everyday items, such as clothes and exercise equipment, along with seasonal things like pool toys and Christmas decorations, are taking over your limited square footage. You can create more space by moving some things around, but that doesn’t always solve the prob

3 Tips for Creating the Perfect Outdoor Dining Area

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - June 05, 2022
Photo courtesy of RISMedia As the weather begins to warm, it’s time to embrace your outdoor living area. These days, we can all appreciate the importance of fresh air and there’s no better way to enjoy it than al fresco dining. Gathering with your family for a home-cooked meal in the backyard or on the balcony has taken on a new sense of luxury, and if you’re getting ready to bring out the pati

What To Do With a Dark Hallway To Make It Pop

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - May 05, 2022
Some homes have long, dark hallways that connect sections of the house, but the architects didn't put a lot of thought into the lighting or the use of the space. Here are some tips and tricks for making the hallway brighter and incorporating it into your home's design. Image courtesy of HomeActions Use light colors White or another light color is the best paint choice for a dark hallway. That

Is This Your Situation: Trying To Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - May 01, 2022
When you've lived in a property for years, you seldom think about how it looks to outsiders. After all, you know your home from the inside out, and when you have concerns about it, they're often about something invisible or out of sight, whether it's the plumbing in the bathroom or the storage space in the attic. But when you're selling the house, the most important thing is the exterior. That's w

Creating an Indoor Garden With Houseplants

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - March 28, 2022
Sure, gardening outside can be fun for some people. For others, either there isn't enough outdoor space or that kind of activity just isn't their thing. But that doesn't mean you have to forgo plants altogether. Have you considered creating an indoor garden with houseplants? Let's take a closer look at how to care for your indoor garden. Image courtesy of HomeActions Watering Indoor plants wi

4 Stunning Flowering Houseplants

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - February 22, 2022
Image courtesy of RISMedia Are you the type of person who likes to take their flower garden indoors? Indoor plants do more than simply add color to your space; they can also improve the mood of those who live with them. If you’re looking for a blooming plant, consider one of the following four: Bromeliads. These funky, spiky plants are in the pineapple family! Bright and tropical, they like lot

How to Declutter a Kitchen

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - January 17, 2022
Is there a move in your future? Or are you just tired of shuffling your kitchenware around every time you want to close a cupboard? Maybe you've spent some time looking at the spotless kitchens of Instagram lifestyle gurus and have gotten inspired. In any case, you've decided that your kitchen needs to be thoroughly decluttered, and anything you don't use thrown out or given away. Image courtesy

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