HaHo, HaHo, it’s off to market we go
The Denver Handmade Homemade Market, happening from 4 to 8 p.m. today, is co-hosted by Grow Local Colorado (growlocalcolorado ), a nonprofit that promotes the local food movement and shares the goal of market organizers to support community and grassroots businesses. The event showcases about three dozen area artisans who produce food, crafts and more. Organizers tout it like this: “Think a farmers market but on Saturday evenings, with music and drinks!” Green Spaces Colorado, 1368 26th St. (between Larimer and Walnut streets) in the RiNo Arts District. Details and a complete list of vendors at .
“Put your loot in your boot”
In England, “boot” means the truck of a car, and a Boot Sale is one in which vendors unload second- hand finds from the back of their cars. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21, the Jefferson Country Fairgrounds will host the first of three upcoming British Boot Sales, where anyone can show up, pay a fee, and then sell off some stuff. (A special call has gone out to antiques dealers, collectors, artisans, designers, entrepreneurs, liquidators, hobbyists and crafters.) The cost to sell will be $20; reservations are unnecessary. Anyone still on a Royal Wedding kick may also enjoy the lifesize cutout of Prince William and Princess Kate on site for shoppers to take pictures with. Admission is $3. Details at . Jefferson Country Fairgrounds are located at 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden.
Head on out, fix it up
In anticipation of the myriad warm-weather home-improvement projects homeowners will undertake in the the coming weeks, the online referral service ServiceMagic has compiled the following spring home-improvement checklist. For additional insight, check out the article “Spring Cleaning Myths and Mistakes” at .
• Clean or replace grout or caulk in bathrooms.
• Thoroughly clean all surfaces in the house. Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans; wipe down walls and vacuum hard-to- reach corners.
• Inspect walls and woodwork. List anything that needs painting or staining.
• Identify small things like leaky faucets or loose cabinet doors. ServiceMagic says that hiring a handyman to do all repairs at the same time can save money.
• Service the air conditioner or evaporative cooler.
• Have ducts and vents cleaned by a duct-cleaning company with specialized equipment.
• Outside, inspect siding and trim, and look for paint that is lifting or peeling.
• Look at the roof for loose or damaged shingles, and contact a roofing contractor for repairs.
• Freshly mulch around shrubs and flowerbeds.
• Remove debris from gutters. • Ensure that downspouts are directing water away from the foundation.
• Remove storm windows or doors, and replace with clean screens. Clean storm windows thoroughly before storing.
• Power wash, sand and reseal the deck before it is exposed to the heat. Replace splintered or worn deck boards.
