Resources & Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides for Colorado homeowners. Updated regularly.
General
Colorado Hail Season 2026: The Homeowner's Survival Guide
Everything a Colorado homeowner needs to know about hail season — when it hits, what it does, how to spot damage, and how to navigate the insurance claim process. Updated for the 2026 season with recent storm data and current Colorado law.
How to Read a Roofing Estimate — Line by Line
A plain-English guide to reading a Colorado roofing estimate — what each line item means, how Xactimate pricing works, when overhead and profit (O&P) applies, what code upgrades should be itemized, and the red flags that separate a real estimate from a bid written to win cheap.
Exterior Painting in Colorado — UV, Altitude, Prep, and How Long Paint Actually Lasts
A Colorado homeowner's guide to exterior painting. Why Colorado's high-altitude UV exposure destroys paint faster than most regions, proper prep work, paint tier and brand selection, the right time of year, and realistic expectations for how long a paint job should last on the Front Range.