Your Handy Neighbors

05/30/2026

Save the Date!! Several chipping events this summer!

05/15/2026

Owning a mountain home sounds relaxing… until your guest locks themselves out at 11PM, the heat stops working during a snowstorm, or a cleaner finds a leaking toilet between turnovers.

That’s where we come in.

At Your Handy Neighbors, we help remote STR owners bridge the gap between “self-managing” and actually having someone local who knows the property, understands emergencies, and can step in when things go sideways.

✔️ 24/7 Emergency Contact Services
✔️ Guest & Property Support
✔️ Wildfire & Seasonal Readiness
✔️ Documentation-Focused Response
✔️ Local Eyes on the Property
✔️ Real Humans Who Actually Answer the Phone

We’re not a giant management company. We’re your local operational backup system. The people you call when you need calm decision-making, practical help, and someone who understands mountain properties in the real world. So avoid rushed trips from the front range, or trying to figure out how someone will get into your house bc your smart lock batteries are on 1%.

📍Serving remote homeowners and short-term rentals throughout Grand County, Colorado.

🌐 www.yourhandyneighbors.com
📞 970-531-1990

Your Local Emergency Contact & Handyman Service for Short-Term Rentals in Grand County, Colorado.

05/14/2026

An arsonist did this outside Edwards today. 🚨
In the middle of fire season. On purpose.
A truck was allegedly seen tossing burning items from the window as it drove — sparking the flames you’re watching right now. One reckless act away from another East Troublesome Fire. One match away from someone’s home, someone’s animals, someone’s life.
We are LUCKY this didn’t spread.
Here’s what you need to do:
🔥 Stay alert out there
🔥 Write down plates, vehicle make, color, direction
🔥 Call it in immediately — do NOT engage
🔥 Share this post so your neighbors know
👇 Serious question: what’s a fair sentence for someone who intentionally starts a wildfire during fire season? Prison time? Fines? Something worse? Drop your answer below — I want to hear it.
Tag someone in Eagle County who needs to see this. 👇

04/22/2026

Download the Smart911 app to get live updates about evacuations etc

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CRZuCHCPx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

FINAL UPDATE April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The pre-evacuation for K11 (the area of Skylark Ranch North of Hwy 40) has been LIFTED. The fire has been contained.

The Sulphur Gulch Fire has been determined to be approximately 4 acres. Fire crews remain on scene to continue mop up operations, however the pre-evacuation of area K11 has been released. A Sheriff’s Office Investigator was on scene and determined the cause of the fire to be from a power line and Mountain Parks Electric is on scene.

⚠️ UPDATE April, 22, 2026 at 3:09 p.m. - The following message was sent from Grand County Alerts: The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has issued a PRE-EVACUATION order for the area of Skylark Ranch North of Hwy 40 due to wildfire conditions. Please have all necessary items ready to go. If you do not feel safe, you can evacuate on your own. Please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency. This is a PRE-EVACUATION notification only. Check GCEmergency.com and Grand County Sheriff’s Office Facebook for further information.

Sign up for Grand County Alerts to get real-time emergency information sent straight to your phone.
Register at: GCEmergency.com

04/15/2026

Most guests have no idea what to do if wildfire conditions change.

And most STRs… don’t tell them.

This is a sample of a simple, by-the-door wildfire info sheet we’re building for mountain properties.

✔ Shows guests exactly where they are
✔ Tells them how to get real alerts (not Airbnb or VRBO messages)
✔ Gives clear direction if conditions change
✔ Removes hesitation when it actually matters

No fluff. No overwhelm. Just what they need to know.

Because in a wildfire situation, confusion is the real problem.

We’re working on making these customizable for properties across Grand & Summit County.

Comment “INFO” and we’ll send details when these are ready.

03/26/2026

What are you doing tonight?
Come to the Granby Library 5-7pm and learn about how to protect your homeowner insurance!

03/24/2026

Who knew our broom repurposing would earn a stamp of approval from the toughest critics on the ranch?

Turns out, they’re not just for keeping things clean… they double as the perfect scratch tool for horses and cows who clearly know a good thing when they see it.

Built tough, ranch-tested, and apparently livestock-approved.

We’ll call that a win.

03/20/2026

⚠️ Quick note for a homeowner in Tabernash:

If you have a Viking cooktop/range and are currently experiencing “two burners on one side aren’t working,” and you’re expecting a home warranty company to send someone out to diagnose and fix it — we were contacted about this exact call and declined to take it.

Here’s the reality behind the scenes:

• This was not a Viking-authorized service call
• The request was for basic diagnosis only — not repair
• The information provided was vague (“right side… or maybe left”), which is a red flag in itself
• Any actual repair would likely require a second vendor, approval process, and additional delays

This leads to the bigger issue with most home warranty plans:

They are structured to separate diagnosis, approval, and repair into different steps and different parties — and that structure often works in their favor, not yours.

In practice, this means:
• Slower timelines
• Multiple appointments
• Limited accountability
• And strict process requirements

A common outcome we see:
Homeowners get frustrated, need the repair done quickly, and hire someone directly — only to find out later that reimbursement is denied because the warranty process wasn’t followed exactly as written.

For higher-end appliances like Viking, this model usually creates more friction than it solves. These units benefit from accurate diagnosis and someone who can carry the repair through start to finish.

We don’t typically recommend home warranty plans for this reason — not because things can’t get fixed, but because the process is often inefficient and can leave homeowners stuck between urgency and fine print.

If you’re currently in this situation, just go in with clear expectations so you’re not caught off guard.

— Your Handy Neighbors

03/19/2026

Broke a nail today… and not in a cute, “oops I need a fill” kind of way 😅

This is your friendly PSA to any women in the trades: your hands are tools too. They take a beating, and sometimes that means choosing function over pretty.

Ironically, right before my sister’s wedding in Hawaii, I got a manicure and the nail tech looked at my hands and said, “You’ll never get a man with hands like these.”

Well… luckily she was wrong.

But I get what she meant.

These hands fix things. They lift, carry, repair, clean up messes, and keep properties running when things go sideways. They’re not delicate, but they’re capable.

And honestly? I’ll take capable every time.

01/21/2026

Today, our community was shaken by the unexpected passing of Dr Brooks

Dr. Brooks cared for generations of pets, wildlife, and families in Grand County. His impact went far beyond his office walls, and the number of animals he helped speaks for itself.

A candlelight vigil will be held tomorrow at 5:30 PM, outside of Dr. Brooks’ office on Main Street in Granby.
Please bring a candle and, if you’d like, photos of Dr. Brooks and/or the animals whose lives he touched.

This is a simple gathering to pause, remember, and show gratitude for a life spent serving others.

Thank you, Dr. Brooks.