The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division will offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials available to […]
Consumer Advice
Have a Successful Garage Sale
PPCC Students Get In On Bus Program
Beginning fall semester 2018 Pikes Peak Community College students can ride any Mountain Metro bus by simply swiping their student ID card. The College Pass Program, offered by Mountain Metro, provides college students unlimited access to the bus system. Students at PPCC voted to fund the College Pass Program with student fees. UCCS and Colorado […]
Save Our Storm System
Yard work season brings a reminder from the City of Colorado Springs Water Resources Engineering Division, which asks residents to keep city storm drains clean and clear of yard debris. Grass clippings and leaves blown into the street during yard maintenance end up in the nearest waterway. Stormwater runoff washes clippings and other yard waste […]
Save on Water, and on Your Bill
Adopting daily habits that save water can also help reduce your water bill and save you money. We’ve made a list of ways to change many daily habits that help conserve water. Since most homes use the most water in the bathroom, we’ll start there. You can also save water in the kitchen, laundry room, and outside […]
Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
No matter how many years or vehicles have passed since that first purchase, car buying remains a major decision. Once you have decided what type of car or truck will fit your personal needs, the question of buying new or used is confusing. And what about leasing a new car? The right answer is unique […]
Create a Minimalist Wardrobe
Is your closet crammed with stuff but you only wear the same three things over and over? Tired of pulling out things that are wrinkled because the space is just stuffed too tight? Consider starting a minimalist wardrobe? Awesome. It may be painful at the start, but we guarantee it will simplify your life and […]
Is It OK to Buy a Used Mower?
Graduate to a New, Responsible Life
It’s college graduation time. That means those of us who have been around the block a few times can’t resist sharing some of our sage advice with the young people who are preparing to start their professional lives. While every decision you make when you’re 21 or 22 won’t irrevocably change the course of your […]
Consider Amazon Wedding Registry
Getting engaged and planning a wedding often means that a friend or family member will offer to throw you a bridal shower, and Amazon Wedding Registry will make the gifting part easy for you and your guests. Wedding registries allow guests to easily choose gifts for bridal showers and weddings that they know the bride […]