1. How is FMD Spread? Published: October 27, 2009
2. How are roof coverings classified in terms of fire ratings? Published: October 27, 2009
3. A portion of my home extends out beyond my raised floor foundation. What kind of materials should I use to protect the underside of this appendage (bump-out)? Published: October 27, 2009
4. What is a noncombustible material? Published: October 27, 2009
5. What can I do with construction erosion-control material (such as mulch and chip) that was put down for the winter rainy season when the summer fire season comes? Published: October 27, 2009
6. What safety issues are involved if I insulate my attic myself? Published: October 27, 2009
7. Is my home itself part of the defensible space? Published: October 27, 2009
8. Who can provide me with advice about creating an effective defensible space? Published: October 26, 2009
9. Can enclosing my deck help improve the protection of my home? Published: October 25, 2009
10. Is it O.K. to give tours of my small farm to school children? Published: October 23, 2009
11. Why should I avoid flood waters? Published: October 22, 2009
12. Can a flood barrier be incorporated in a brick home on a concrete slab? Published: October 22, 2009
13. How long does it take flash floods to reach full peak? Published: October 22, 2009
14. Where are floods likely to happen? Published: October 22, 2009
15. What should I look for when buying door and window weatherstripping for my home? Published: October 21, 2009
16. Do I need to insulate and weatherstrip the attic access door? Published: October 21, 2009
17. What are some ways I can lower my home energy consumption? Published: October 21, 2009
18. If fiberglass insulation is wet, does that mean it is ruined and needs to be replaced? Published: October 21, 2009
19. What is the most energy efficient lightbulb for my home? Published: October 21, 2009
20. Will grafting a "Japanese" Plum with "European" Plums survive? Specifically, a Friar scion on my Green Gage Plum tree. Published: October 21, 2009
21. What is the common name for a gray/silver tufted eared squirrel? We live at 8000 feet in the Colorado mountains and have seen this white bellied squirrel in our area. It resembles the black tufted eared squirrels that are called hebert squirrels. Published: October 21, 2009
22. Is European elm scale harmful to my American elm? Published: October 21, 2009
23. With Denver's high elevation and cold winter temperatures, can I grow cactus outside? Published: October 21, 2009
24. We want to put down sod but the soil here in Colorado is mostly clay. Should we wait until we add amendments such as peat, bone meal, gypsum and steer? Published: October 21, 2009
25. Can you recommend hedge roses that would survive winters in Colorado? Care information would be helpful. Published: October 21, 2009
26. What is the best way to amend soil that will be irrigated with well water? I live in Colorado and would like to do some gardening. Published: October 21, 2009
27. I've heard we don't have chiggers in Colorado so what little bugs could have caused severe red bites over our entire torso? We experienced intense itching, fevers and a high pulse rate. None of us felt anything while it happened. Published: October 20, 2009
28. What causes the white, powdery substance in my backyard soil each spring? Published: October 20, 2009
29. What are some suggestions for controlling garden slugs in Colorado? Published: October 20, 2009
30. Is it possible to grow ornamental peanuts for ground cover in Monument, CO? Published: October 20, 2009

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