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9 Letter from Su Hawk, CEO
12 Meet the BBB of the Future!
16 Finding Good Financial Advice
19 Time to Winterize
25 Torch Awards – A Celebration of Ethics
28 Giving Good Customer Service
31 Smart Charitable Giving
36 NEW BBB Accredited Businesses
40 Advertiser Index
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Su hAwk, PreSiDent AnD ceO, Denver/BOulDer BBB
why we’re So inspired by Students and Business leaders
Welcome to the winter edition of the BBB Community Guide. We invite you to en-joy the information in this edition of our magazine, created with publishing partner Brock Media.
As we end what we hope was a wonderful year for you, we also want to celebrate the importance of traditional values, highlighted with students and business people who want to make the world a wonderful place full of ethics, communications, re-spect and honesty.
We recently held our annual Torch event to honor businesses and non-profits, alongside students who received scholarships. It was an exciting evening for them (please see pages 25, 26 & 27 for the full details), and while we were honored to provide the awards, we were actually given even bigger gifts. Each of the students shared their perspectives, alongside former scholarship recipients, and from very deserving businesses and non-profits, and we all were enchanted with the optimism that surrounds those who will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Our keynote speaker and emcee was Brian Vogt, President/CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens who talked about the importance of personal integrity and grace and why both of those attributes have served in his moral compass toward the di-rection of his life.
As we reflect each day on what drives us forward, we hope their stories will inspire you to believe in what’s possible and to stay grounded in what is important.
As always, please let us know how our BBB is doing in these same areas; we welcome your thoughts.
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Gardner Roofing is part of a premier network, holding certifications with Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors and GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractors. Only 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as GAF Master Elite Contractors and only 1% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors.
We are a full-service tree company that offers tree pruning, removal, stump grinding,
plant health, lawn-care services, and irrigation services.
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BBB StAnDArDS
As a trailblazer in the business community that represents nearly 8,000 companies, BBB is a widely respected voice in setting standards for marketplace trust for businesses and consum-
ers. Rest assured that you can look to your BBB to be a thought leader in the Denver/Boulder area. What do we mean by that? As our President and CEO, Su Hawk says, “You can count on your BBB to not only fol-low and report on trends in the marketplace, but also to find innovative ways to create a more ethical business and consumer cul-ture. We’re also seeking and implement-ing new methods to connect with and support even more of our stakeholders on a daily basis.”
One of those new methods is through BBB’s “Customer Reviews” feature on our Online Directory. These days, the In-ternet is inundated with review sites—places
to learn more about companies or to find a good deal. You’re probably familiar with websites like Yelp, Angie’s List, and Google Reviews, but did you know that your BBB does something that none of those sites do? BBB vets reviews from customers to ensure that they have in fact done business with the company that they’ve assessed.
That’s right, we want to make sure that consumers can read accurate reviews by weeding out fraudulent
information.Your BBB has become a hub for commu-
nity protection by creating ways for con-sumers to connect with trustworthy busi-nesses. At findacompany.org, you can search through thousands of Accredited Businesses and choose to work with one that has met BBB’s Standards for Trust.
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pendable companies. At Denver.BBB.org, you can read the latest information on upcoming events, business tips, and consumer warnings about recent data breaches or untrustworthy companies. We’re here to ensure that both businesses and consumers are safeguarded in the marketplace.
In addition to all of that, when your BBB notices trends in an industry, we contact local enforcement organizations to ensure that consumers are as protected as possible. Last year, your Denver/Boulder BBB completed a thorough sweep of the local air duct cleaning industry after detect-ing that many companies were using untrustworthy ad-vertising tactics. Even now, over a year later, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office is still using the sweep to shut down companies who are not meeting basic standards of
service and accountability. BBB meets monthly with other regulatory agencies such as the FBI, Colorado Division of Securities, OSHA, Public Utilities Commission, Postal In-spectors, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and others to ensure that our businesses and consumers are protected and informed.
Don’t waste your own time or money by working with a company you’re not sure if you can trust. Utilize the vari-ous offerings of your local BBB to make informed deci-sions as a consumer. And if you’re a business owner with integrity, make sure you become BBB Accredited today, so that consumers in our local community know you’re reliable and ready to treat customers with the utmost re-spect and service. Honesty, transparency, and responsive-ness are what drive your BBB every day. ✻
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like the saying goes, the best things in life may be free, but many milestones still require careful financial plan-ning. Whether you’re looking to buy your first house,
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✤ Use your personal network. Instead of sorting through hundreds of listings from an online search engine, reach out to friends, coworkers, and extended family and ask if they can make a recommendation. Always check out service providers with the BBB first and choose a BBB Accredited Business for added peace of mind. Get quotes using the BBB’s free Request-A-Quote service at www.findacompany.org.
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ing to the Colorado Financial Planning Association, one of the most common and trustworthy credentials to look for is a Certified Financial Planner or CFP label. If an advi-sor is a CFP, it means he or she was trained in a school or program that is certified by an international board and follows certain professional and ethical policies.
✤ Take the time to set up appointments with several dif-ferent advisors and don’t be afraid to ask lots of ques-tions. The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (www.napfa.org) has tools to help you come up with important questions to ask every advisor you meet, and they can also help you sort through what answers to look for in return.
✤ Look at an advisor’s personal qualities alongside their fi-nancial knowledge and experience. Is he or she friendly and attentive? Your relationship with your financial advisor may last years or even decades as they help you meet your goals over a lifetime. Just like in other parts of life, your relation-ship with your advisor will be stronger if they make you feel comfortable and if they understand what’s important to you.
✤ Consider how you will pay your financial advisor. Accord-ing to the National Association of Personal Financial Advi-sors, there are a few different ways that an advisor might charge for their services. Some work on a fee-only model, which means they charge clients on a yearly, monthly, or even hourly basis for their advice and money-management services. Other advisors don’t charge a fee at all, but instead get paid a commission on the plans and investment products they sell to their clients. Some use a combination of both types of payment. Deciding which payment model is most affordable for you will depend on the kinds of financial ser-vices you want. ✻
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Dust off the skis, dig out the coats, layer-on your clothing, and stock up on tea. When brisk winds blow, we need to prepare not only ourselves, but
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store to stock up on winter-proofing supplies, though, you need to
determine your home’s spe-cific needs.
Some contractors rec-ommend starting with an energy audit. During an audit, a professionally trained energy auditor tests your entire house
for areas of missing insulation and leakage points. This gives you a road map for how to improve those areas.
While an energy audit isn’t mandatory, it eliminates the possibility of addressing the wrong problem. One con-tractor compares an audit to an x-ray: “If you think you broke your arm, you just don’t go to a doctor to get your arm set, you get an x-ray first. You want to know what the exact problem is, and then solve it.” An audit can make the money you spend on energy improvements stretch further.
whole-house ApproachWhile small improvements
like weather stripping and caulking will improve en-ergy efficiency, the U.S. De-partment of Energy recom-mends a whole-house approach, which can reduce a home’s greenhouse emissions and energy consumption by 20 to 50 percent. This approach is costlier, but it saves money and in-creases comfort in the long-term.
In homes lacking proper insulation, a substantial amount of heat escapes through the attic. “Attics tend to be the leaki-est part of any home,” says Matt Wilmoth of EnergySmart,
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a partnership between local cities, counties, and utilities that helps businesses and homes become more energy efficient. Most homes 15 years and older don’t have ap-propriate insulation, Wilmoth notes.
Adding attic insulation and sealing the attic can increase a home’s comfort level by tenfold. If your attic has less than a foot of insulation, you could benefit from insulation and air sealing. Adding attic insulation is akin to putting
on a fleece jacket when it’s cold outside. If you combine insulation with air sealing, your fleece jacket now has a Gortex windbreaker on top of it. On cold, windy days this combination gives you the best bang for your buck.
Replacing old appliances with energy-efficient models also improves efficiency. When selecting new products, check the appliance’s Energy Guide label to see how
window options can boggle the mind. Coatings, tints, gas fillers, framing materials, energy ef-ficiency and appearance are among the things
that need to be considered. Here’s a quick checklist of what to look for as you shop, and the energy ratings best suited for windows in our area:labels. Look for the ENERGY STAR and the National Fen-estration Rating Council (NFRC) labels, which help ensure that your new windows meet federal guidelines for en-ergy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ratings are set by the U.S. Department of Energy and are region-specific based on weather patterns, so look for a map showing that the win-dows are suited for Colorado’s mercurial climate.u- & r-Factors. U- and R-factors measure how well a win-dow prevents heat from escaping or entering. U-factors commonly range from .25 to 1.25. The lower the U-factor, the better; look for windows with a low U-factor of .35 or less. R-factor is usually used for rating the efficiency of attic and wall insulation, but some manufacturers adopt it for windows as well. For window ratings, the R-factor can go up to 10, and some manufacturers sell top-of-the-line windows that exceed R-9. The higher the R-factor the better; look for an R-value of at least 4.Solar heat Gain coefficient. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a new, more accurate way to describe how much solar heat a window lets in. SHGC is expressed us-ing a scale of 0 for none, to 1 for 100 percent. The lower
a window’s SHGC, the less solar heat and light it lets in, which helps keep a house cooler. A low SHGC can reduce cooling; a high SHGC can increase passive-solar heat gain. Choose a corresponding value that best suits our climate, probably between .40 and .55.condensation resistance. This is rated on a scale of 0 to 100. The lower the number, the more resistant the window is to condensation buildup. construction. Frames can be made from a variety of ma-terials, including wood, fiberglass, vinyl, steel, aluminum, plastic and wood, or composites of any of these. Vinyl is often used in our climate, because metal transfers cold and heat too easily and wood requires a lot of mainte-nance. Some companies make dual-purpose windows that are wood on the inside for aesthetics, and mainte-nance-free vinyl, metal or fiberglass on the outside for durability. Look for quality construction that includes up-graded weather stripping, and a warm-edge spacer be-tween the glass and high-quality hardware. Warm-edge spacers help prevent condensation by using a rubberized stainless-steel channel instead of aluminum, which fails more often because it expands and contracts more as it heats up and cools down. Frames also should be tightly sealed to prevent air and water flow. Ask about the manu-facturer’s warranty, because you want your investment to last long enough to pay for itself—10 years is OK, 20 years is good, but a lifetime warranty is ideal.low-e Glass. Some windows are made with regular glass, but better models feature low-emissivity or low-E glass. This type of glass has a microscopic metal coating that reflects up to 70 percent of heat energy while allowing in visible light, generally giving it an R-factor of around 4. Some higher-end windows also contain other insulators such as heat-mirror film that more than double their insu-lating properties to R-9 or higher. Better-quality windows are beneficial in sunny Colorado, where you want to block hot summer sunlight but let in warm winter sunshine. Gas Fillers. The spaces between double- and triple-paned windows can be filled with regular air or inert gases, such as argon and krypton. Inert gases are odorless, colorless and nontoxic, plus they reduce heat transfer. Argon, for example, has about 33 percent less thermal conductivity than air.Air leakage. Different styles of windows have different rates of air leakage. Hinged windows generally offer the lowest leakage rates, but look for an air leakage rate of less than .30 cfm/ft2, which is the standard in most areas. ✻
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If replacing an older furnace is within your budget, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends choosing a fur-nace with a High Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, which measures how much fuel a particular model converts into heat. While the national minimum AFUE rat-ing is 78 percent, some ENERGY STAR products exceed 90 percent. Keep in mind that this rating only determines the efficiency of the furnace itself. You’ll need to factor in
whether or not your home has proper insulation, double-paned windows and other energy upgrades. Be sure to maintain and clean the furnace annually.
To add extra warmth, replace window screens with storm windows, which are available for most window types and help reduce air leakage into and out of the home. Although costly, swapping out single-pane alu-minum windows for energy-efficient double-paned win-dows saves money in the long run, and the windows will pay for themselves within years.
So bundle up your home for winter—and you may not have to bundle up yourself while you’re inside it! ✻
Easy Fixeshere are some tips:● Turn down the thermostat (or install a programmable
one) when you’re not home or sleeping. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, this saves nearly 10 percent on annual heating and cooling costs.
● Take advantage of passive solar by letting in natural light during the day.
● Seal air leaks with caulk, weather stripping or spray-foam insulation to prevent cold air from seeping inside. “Hot will always finds its way to cold through the path of least resistance,” says Matt Wilmoth of EnergySmart. Caulk and weather stripping “keep air you’re paying to heat from finding its way outside.” Focus on windows, doors, chimney, corners, attic hatches, and along foundation areas where pipes or wires exit.
● Insert baby-seal guards on electrical outlets that face exterior walls to prevent cold air from coming through the sockets.
● Cover the hot-water heater with a thermal blanket. ● Plug appliances and electronics into power strips,
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up to $100 per year, according to the U.S. Depart-ment of Energy.
● Change furnace filters. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy demand.
● Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). This simple switch can save up to $50 a year for 15 bulbs and more than $600 over the entire lifetime of the bulbs, according to the U.S. Depart-ment of Energy.
● Set the hot-water heater temperature to 120 degrees.
● Use draft snakes to eliminate air flowing in and out beneath doors.
● Insulate pipes with pipe foam that has a high R-value.
● Use a space heater.
● Reverse the direction of ceiling fans. Most have the option to switch from a cooling counterclockwise motion to a clockwise motion that pushes heated air downward.
● Seal heating and cooling ducts with mastic. Accord-ing to ENERGY STAR, this can improve heating and cooling efficiency by as much as 20 percent. ✻
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Businesses and nonprofits competed in a rigor-ous examination of each organization to receive the coveted BBB Torch Award. The 2014 Torch celebration expanded the evening to include three businesses, two nonprofits, a community advocate, and a business customer service award. Over 35 qualified, outstanding businesses and nonprofits competed for the awards. Each winner exemplified an excellent commitment to ethics.
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Touching Hearts at Home knows we all have different needs at different times. Many people with medical conditions, disabilities, or the progressive changes that come with aging choose to remain in the comfort of their home. We make it possible by helping with the tasks of daily living. We believe our person-centered care provides the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that everyone deserves.
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Colorado Homeless Families
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Dan and Laura Pino
303-698-1057www.wallrebuilder.com
Interior Plaster (and Drywall) Repair
Specializing in Older HomesFree Estimates
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7931 South Broadway #336Littleton, CO 80122
303.912.6778www.briarstreetbuilders.com
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carpet & upholstery care inc.
www.carpetcolorado.com
in business for 24 years
Ross Landscape & IrrigationMaking your landscape dreams come true
Ponds, paths, walls, rock, sod, trees, plants and more! We design, install and repair sprinklers.
10+ years in BusinessWe accept cash, credit cards and checks
303-946-3503 [email protected]
Chris Ross / Owner
Commercial financing available
DENVER HEATING &AIR CONDITIONING
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303-806-8000 • www.denverheating.com
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Monthly financial statement preparationProactive planning throughout the yearTrusted Business Advisor servicesOutsourced Controller servicesTax Preparation & planning
303-232-8300
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www.frontrangeplumbing.com • [email protected] Irma Dr. • Northglenn, CO 80233
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1-800 Water Damage of Denver303 284-0145Water Damage Restoration
1st American Insurance Agency303 996-5096Insurance Agency
1st Mile High Locksmith720 248-8087Locks & Locksmiths
361 Degrees970 306-1371Construction Management
5 Logistics720 336-5123Trucking Transportation Brokers
93.7 The Rock303 989-3920Radio Stations & Broadcast Companies
A Fresh Coat, LLC303 650-6670Painting Contractors
A Good Shop Inc.720 971-2643Auto Repair & Service
A Plumbing Pro720 989-8035Plumbing - Contractor
A Plus Services303 909-0029Carpet & Rug Cleaners
A to Z Renovations & Construction, LLC.720 434-6176Contractors-General
A Touch of Class Painting LLC720 297-6909Painting Contractors
A&M Properties, LLC303 238-5548Association Management
A-1 Floor Covering720 436-5949Hardwood Floor Contractors
A-Aaron Pro Roofing & Exteriors720 427-7327Roofing Contractors
AAA Citywide House Cleaning720 229-2279House Cleaning
Above and Beyond Premier Home Care Services, LLC720 789-5899In-home Care
Abrams & Associates , LLC303 322-4115Attorneys - Business Law/Corporation/Partnership
Abuelo Painting Company720 364-7826Painting Contractors
ACA Quality Floors720 290-2481Floor Laying, Refinishing & Resurfacing
Academy Bank866 868-9141Banks
Acosta Landscapes720 331-3364Landscape Contractors
Adams Plumbing LLC720 212-4487Plumbing - Contractor
Adeste In-Home Care720 529-1211Senior Home Care
Advanced Cleaning & Restoration Specialists303 452-7717Carpet & Rug Cleaners
Advanced Climate Solutions303 868-3846Heating Equipment & Systems Cleaning & Repair
Aero Steel Buildings, Inc.303 565-5031Buildings - Pre - Cut, Prefab & Modular - Dealers
Aesthetic Nurse Specialists LLC303 898-8085Skin Care
Airwaves Wireless LLC303 835-7978Home Automation
Alborz Real Estate Company LLC303 332-7344Property Management
All Access Fence303 324-7977Fence Contractors
All Angles Covered303 419-8784Roofing Contractors
All Backyard Fun LLC800 451-2550Patio Equipment & Supplies
All Star Hardwood Flooring303 919-3091Floors - Hardwood
All Western Mortgage303 515-4227Mortgage Brokers
Allen Family Law Firm, P.C.303 398-7048Attorney - Family
American Pride Auto Glass303 681-8952Auto Repair - Windshield, Glass Shops
Amptek Electrical Services, Inc.303 421-9465Contractors - Electrical Commercial
Andy's Repair Inc303 274-0299Medical Equipment & Supplies
Annie's Animal Clinic, LLC.303 471-5040Veterinarians
Anytime Auto Glass and Chip LLC720 229-9118Auto Repair - Windshield, Glass Shops
Apex Lock & Key Colorado LLC720 999-4355Locks & Locksmiths
Aqua Corporation/Aqua Sprinklers303 744-1331Lawn & Garden Sprinkler Systems
Archadeck of Front Range303 736-6739Patio & Deck Builders
Around the Clog, LLC720 940-3661Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning
Asset Protect One Inc.720 244-0100Investment Management
Asset Recovery Solutions, Inc303 733-0135Auto Dealers-Used Cars
Atmosphere Mechanical303 471-5981Heating Equipment & Systems Cleaning & Repair
Auto Mart USA LLC303 438-4000Auto Dealers-Used Cars
Avinova Media Group, LLC720 237-4134Web Design
B.P. Air Conditioning & Heating303 344-4080Heating Contractors
Bark N Wash303 766-1020Pet Grooming
Bella Basements303 660-2188Basement - Finishing
Best Tree Specialists720 324-0497Tree Service
BestYard.com, LLC720 851-7550Lawn Maintenance
Big Dog Lock-N-Key303 777-7144Locks & Locksmiths
Big O Oil Company303 790-9470Auto Repair & Service
Blu Note AV303 825-7285Home Theater
Blue Dog Designs LLC720 237-6852Pet Services
Blue Mountain Plumbing, Heating & Cooling720 839-4015Plumbing - Contractor
Blue Ribbon Auto Glass303 466-6874Auto Repair - Windshield, Glass Shops
Bright Choice Basement Finishes, Inc.303 475-0536Contractors-General
Broadstream Roofing & Exteriors720 256-3495Roofing Contractors
Broadview Kennels303 755-0471Kennels & Pet Boarding
Bull & Bear Outfitters, Inc303 215-1313Financial Services
BW Builders, LLC303 357-5200Roofing Contractors
C & C Sand and Stone Co719 290-5051Landscaping Equipment & Supplies
Carol's Creations303 697-7919Home Improvements
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Carpet Mart and More303 693-2863Carpet & Rug Dealers-New
Carry the Light Electric Inc303 234-1235Electric Contractors
Cars Helping Charities, Inc303 423-2277Fund Raising Counselors & Orgs
Casebolt Law Corporation PC303 757-3344Attorneys - Estate Planning
Castaneda Painting Inc720 353-6606Painting Contractors
Centennial Builders & Siding Supply, Inc.303 692-0993Contractors-General
Centennial Revenue Management, LLC303 835-7992Financial Planning Consultants
Centers for Health and Public Safety, LLC303 220-0378Medical Equipment & Supplies
Champion Roofing855 875-3363Roofing Contractors
Chem Dry of Boulder720 304-3910Carpet & Rug Cleaners
Cherry Creek Mortgage Company303 320-4040Mortgage Bankers
CHROMA Decorative Finishes720 308-3285Painting Contractors
Citron Workspaces303 665-7676Office Furniture & Equipment
Citywide Drain Cleaning & Plumbing LLC303 451-6875Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning
Climate Comfort Mechanical Services303 736-2886Heating & Air Conditioning
Colonial Builders720 205-3543Contractor - Remodel & Repair
Color Image Painting LLC720 971-6260Painting Contractors
Colorado Collections Company LLC720 440-9701Collection Agencies
Colorado Construction and Restora-tion, LLC720 449-2662Contractors-General
Colorado Gastroenterology303 861-0808Physicians & Surgeons-Gastroenterology
Colorado Green Custom Landscaping LLC303 507-9449Landscape Contractors
Colorado Parent303 320-1000Publishers - Magazine
Colorado Siding Supply303 576-9175Siding Materials
Colossal Carpet Care303 520-4727Carpet & Rug Cleaners
Compassionate Life Solutions, LLC303 886-3423Senior Move Manager
Control Heating Solutions Inc720 377-7817Heating & Air Conditioning
Correct Electric303 437-9355Electric Contractors
Corridor Mortgage Group866 323-9600Mortgage Brokers
Costa's Custom Painting Inc.303 805-5132Painting Contractors
Custom Flooring Specialists720 320-4924Contractors- Flooring
CV Restoration LLC720 220-5283Contractor - Remodel & Repair
Dan L Hansen DDS, PC303 985-1615Dentists
David R Huskey DDS303 722-0204Dentists
David's Garage303 587-8384Auto Repair & Service
Day and Night Lock Service303 875-4646Locks & Locksmiths
Decker Heating and Air Conditioning303 838-3888Heating Contractors
Decktec Outdoor Designs Inc303 277-1550Patio & Deck Builders
Denver Contractors, Inc.303 835-7641Roofing Contractors
Denver Plastic Surgery Associates303 320-8618Physicians & Surgeons - Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diversified Electric and Controls, LLC303 945-4897Electric Contractors
Dream Shuttles LLC720 436-3342Buses-Charter & Rental
Drywall Specialists, LLC720 939-4887Drywall Contractors
DUI Defense Matters720 542-6148Attorneys - DUI
Echo Summit Properties, LLC303 768-8255Property Management
Electric Sign Maintenance LLC720 422-4044Lighting Fixtures - Repair & Maintenance
Energy Star Exteriors303 921-8849Gutters & Downspouts
Epic Plumbing & Heating Inc.303 681-8162Plumbing - Contractor
Evergreen Electrical Services LLC303 670-9045Electric Contractors
Everything Hot Tubz303 806-9400Spas & Hot Tubs - Dealers
Executive Career Partners Inc.877 246-3308Job Listing & Advisory Services
Extreme Custom Painting LLC720 436-9112Painting Contractors
Eye9 Design720 229-0703Web Design
Family Environmental Compliance Services Inc303 296-6022Asbestos Consulting & Testing
Finley's Fine Flooring303 946-4965Hardwood Floor Contractors
Forte Advertising, LLC303 928-7142Advertising Agencies & Counselors
Gen's Remodeling LLC720 434-0543Home Improvements
General Casework, Inc.303 862-3563Kitchen Cabinets & Equipment-Household
Glasgow Flooring & Remodel720 472-0391Floors - Hardwood
GPI LLC303 731-1904Sales & Order Books
Granite Doctor LLC720 878-7580Granite
Groove Mazda303 360-8000Auto Dealers-New Cars
GS Exterior Experts Corp.720 545-1293Siding Contractors
H and H Construction, LLC720 236-4957Roofing Contractors
HANNERS HANDYMAN & HOME REPAIR720 338-2783Home Improvements
Hart Construction Inc303 385-0692Roofing Contractors
Hawkeye Construction, Inc.303 988-7138Contractors-General
Heart to Heart Companion and Dementia Care419 276-0785In-home Care
Heat Treat Inc303 997-0319Bed Bug Removal
Heflebower Funeral Services, Inc.720 344-6087Funeral Homes
High 5 Plumbing720 984-4117Plumbing - Contractor
High Quality Asphalt720 490-8407Asphalt
Home Colors and Effects720 375-6574Painting Contractors
Home Improvement Inc303 669-9956Home Improvements
Homefront Inspection, LLC303 777-8025Home Inspection Service
HomeKamp Inspections, LLC720 254-7923Home Inspection Service
Homeland Remodeling, Inc.303 921-0422Contractor - Remodel & Repair
Homeward Bound Animal Hospital303 981-4663Veterinarians
Homeward Inc720 535-5115Home Health Services
House Cleaning Maids Inc720 364-4942House Cleaning
HWY 103 Plumbing303 567-1031Plumbing - Contractor
In Home Companion Care720 862-5656In-home Care
Insite Landscape LLC720 506-1313Landscape Contractors
Isaac McMillan Painting720 612-3349Painting Contractors
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J C Electric, LLC303 434-3504Electric Contractors
J McDonald Painting & Coating303 370-9179Painting Contractors
J.T.'s Landscaping & Lawn Service LLC720 364-6025Landscaping Clean-Up - Spring & Fall
James Builders, Inc.720 490-6122Contractors-General
JB Consulting LLC720 270-4668Commercial Roofing
JCO Construction LLC720 315-1915Contractors-General
Jeremy B. Baxter303 747-6870Home Improvements
Jimmie Mobile Lock and Key303 469-9363Locks & Locksmiths
Job Done Locksmith LLC303 459-7710Locks & Locksmiths
Jolein A. Harro P.C.303 463-6302Attorneys - Divorce
Jovanovich Contracting720 561-9000Roofing Contractors
Junk-A-Haulics LLC303 922-5192Thrift Shops
K & P Roofing LLC303 853-0072Roofing Contractors
Keith Dorrell Construction720 495-2165Remodeling Services
Ken Caryl Plumbing & Heating303 973-5123Plumbing - Contractor
Kendal N. Carlson DMD, P.C.303 355-2373Dentists
KEZ Construction CO720 422-9794Construction & Remodeling Services
L 7 Custom Carpentry720 226-2343Deck Builder
Laptop Repair Castle Rock303 663-9082Computers-Service & Repair
Law Offices of E. Christopher Lang, P.C.303 268-3991Attorneys - Tax
LCR Restoration720 341-3230Handyman Services
Let's Fix It, LLC720 989-3885Heating Equipment & Systems Cleaning & Repair
Light Speed Delivery303 584-9999Movers
LintFree Dryer Vent Cleaning, LLC720 951-1834Dryer Vent Cleaning
LMH Capital Inc303 282-5353Mortgage Brokers
Lovett Tree Company, Inc.303 500-2601Tree Service
Low Price Lock & Key720 982-4875Locks & Locksmiths
Lowry Speech & Occupational Therapy303 360-0727Occupational Therapists
LVH Painting, Inc720 732-0092Painters - Commercial or Residential
Lynx Construction LLC720 370-3330Remodeling Services
M & J Construction and Maintenance LLC720 296-2302Remodeling Services
Mad Peaches LLC303 474-4436Laser Cosmetic Services
Marks Lloyds Furs303 322-2287Fur Business-Wholesale & Manufacturers
Masterful Masonry303 502-7758Mason Contractors
Maximum Edge Tile & Paint720 254-9094Painting Contractors
Mechanics Garage LLC720 883-8832Auto Repair & Service
Metro Property Management Inc.303 309-6220Property Management
Michael K. Kevlyn DDS, PC303 867-3701Dentists
Mile High Lockservice303 450-6552Locks & Locksmiths
Mile High Tree Care, Inc.303 292-9393Tree Service
Mindbox Studios720 438-8885Web Design
Miro Jewelers, Inc.303 393-8880Jewelers-Retail
Mobile Computer Specialists LLC720 276-0797Computers-Service & Repair
MoneyMax Mortgage, Inc.303 782-4778Mortgage Brokers
Mountain Heart Woodworks, Inc303 621-2120Sawmills
Mountain Range Building LLC720 338-8303Hardwood Floor Maintenance
N2it Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc.303 621-7738Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning
Nelson & Associates Remodeling Inc303 424-6221Windows
New Century Modern LLC303 708-1105Home Builders
Nile Auto Sales303 322-1785Auto Dealers-Used Cars
No Limits Archery Inc303 270-0185Archery Equipment & Supplies
Northeast Denver Homes, Inc.303 482-7945Real Estate
Olivas Contractor720 436-6163Landscape Contractors
OnPoint Roofing, INC.720 375-5258Roofing Contractors
OpenGate Software, Inc.303 748-6452Computers Hardware, Software & Services
Our Drain and Sewer Company, LLC720 435-7315Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning
P. Scott Lowery, P.C.303 218-7539Attorneys
Pai Lum White Dragon of Thornton303 451-8483Martial Arts
Paradise Homes LLC303 946-0656Contractors-General
Peek's Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC303 278-4946Plumbers - Commercial
Pinnacle Consulting Group LLC720 504-4091Financial Services
Pipkin Braswell Funeral and Cremation, Inc.303 996-0869Funeral Homes
Pitrone Brothers Inc.303 688-8738Painting Contractors
Planet Media LLC303 295-1402Web Design
Priority Restoration, Inc.303 660-5133Roofing Contractors
Professional Siding Inc.303 659-5988Siding Contractors
Proff Paint Company LLC303 475-9127Painting Contractors
ProServ Colorado303 502-5252Appliances-Small-Service & Repair
ProsFound.com720 907-1233Marketing Programs & Services
PSI Roofing and Exteriors303 659-5988Roofing Contractors
Reality Concepts800 916-6196Web Design
Red Fox Electric Inc720 331-2852Electric Contractors
Residential Landscape303 887-1697Landscape Contractors
Residential Lending LLC303 795-6025Mortgage Brokers
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Service303 292-8060Paving Contractors
Rocky Mountain Dent Service, Inc.303 282-0990Auto Paintless Dent Repair
Rocky Mountain Home Inspections, LLC303 731-9458Home Inspection Service
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Solutions303 588-4190Concrete - Stamped & Decorative
Roundhouse Spirits303 997-6134Distillers
Ryan's Rod Service720 329-3138Auto Body Repair & Painting
Satin Train970 215-7264Photographers
Saucedo's Concrete LLC303 506-5553Concrete Contractors
Sawtooth Builders, Inc.303 800-4334Contractors-General
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Second Wind Building Corporation303 521-3595Contractors-General
Secure Data Recovery Services Denver303 968-2728Computers-Data Recovery
Seguros Axion LLC303 243-5670Insurance Companies
Servpro of Aurora303 576-6868Water Damage Restoration
Sierra West Contractors720 490-6122Roofing Contractors
Signature Hardwood, LLC720 236-9514Contractors- Flooring
Silva Construction, Inc.720 550-8175Concrete Contractors
Silvercloud Construction Group, LLC303 862-5218Concrete Contractors
SJS Heating & Cooling LLC303 916-2891Heating Contractors
SK Wall Design, LLC303 900-8714Contractors - Retaining Wall
Skin in the City720 366-5840Laser Cosmetic Services
Small World Movers, LLC303 931-6135Movers
Solar Power Pros303 797-6527Solar Energy System Design & Installation
South Boulder Animal Hospital303 499-1800Veterinarians
Spa Palace, Inc.303 432-8900Spas & Hot Tubs - Dealers
Sponsored Publications Inc303 726-2034Publishers-Directory & Guide
Stephens Financial Services303 321-0039Financial Services
Sterling Mortgage & Investments, Ltd.303 858-8802Mortgage Brokers
Straight Line Painting, Inc.303 332-3999Painting Contractors
Straightforward Shooting LLC720 989-9662Gun Safety & Marksmanship Instruction
Strideopolis303 284-1057Online Retailer
Sunrise Landscape Co.303 444-8266Landscape Contractors
Sunshare LLC303 396-0919Contractors - Solar Energy
Synergy Painting Solutions, LLC720 256-6391Painting Contractors
T D Automotive303 360-8383Auto Repair & Service
Talon Restoration720 334-9823Home Improvements
Tankrtots Purebred English Bulldogs303 653-1437Dog Breeders
The Blind and Shutter Store303 834-1020Window Coverings
The Costa Rican Connection303 530-1669Travel Agencies & Bureaus
The Denver Tax Office of Gordon Hummel Jr, CPA, LLC303 357-5207Taxes-Consultants & Representatives
The Eley Law Firm303 785-2828Attorneys - Employment & Workers Compensation
The Flag Makers LLC303 634-2272Flags & Banners
The Law Office of Vernon Ready, LLC720 201-3802Attorney - Family
The Law Offices of Farncombe, Schultz, and Farncombe, LLC720 489-3729Attorneys
The Modern Edge LLC720 299-7638Event Planners - Corporate
The Murray Law Firm LLC720 272-7605Attorneys
The S.I.G. Advisors of Farmers Insur-ance303 635-6454Insurance Agency
The Senior Citizen Discount Card303 841-9300Marketing Programs & Services
The Visual Edge Signs and Designs, Inc.303 407-0390Signs
The Zapor Law Office, P.C.303 866-0990Attorney - Elder Law
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Bill Smith Plumbing & Heating,Inc. What is on your Winterizing / Pre-Holiday Check List?• Shut off / drain down of Evap coolers• Boiler system check and tune up• Check and service furnace• Change furnace filter• Have ductwork scoped and cleaned• Disconnect all outside garden hoses• Shut off / drain down of sprinkler system• Main house sewer drain scoped and cleaned• Check for any leak in plumbing system• Winterization of vacant or vacation home• Check water heater condition• Pre-Holiday remodel
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