Toby Hanson, Author at 303 Pulse

Dec292020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

KB Home debuts new home office concept designed to meet the needs of today’s homeowners

Home & Design

The KB Home Office offers a personalized solution for working from home at an affordable price and is being introduced in Colorado. The pandemic has served to accelerate the trend of working from home. During the past few months, Americans have accepted makeshift workstations despite challenges and frustrations, because they have been viewed as temporary. Now, as many companies shift to working remotely for the foreseeable future, and for some, perhaps permanently, homeowners are seeking to optimize their work-from-home experience. If your needs have changed and you’re working remotely, we have great news. The KB Home Office has been specifically designed to meet your priorities so you can enjoy a dedicated room to host online presentations, in-person meetings and boost your prod...

Dec282020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Celebrity mansions that are truly absurd

Home & Design, What's Hot

Original post We’ve all played that game: What would you put in your dream house? Maybe a movie theater, an arcade, or an industrial kitchen? Or even something crazy, like a shark pool?! It’s too bad that most of us will never see the money necessary to make our dreams come true, but there is a little silver lining: If you’ve dreamed of it, chances are that there’s a celebrity mansion that has it. There’s no end to what the imagination can create with the right amount of money, after all, so there are some homes and compounds out there that are either truly incredible or truly absurd (or perhaps both). So while you keep scratching off lotto tickets, you can look at these insane celebrity mansions and keep dreaming, planning, and scheming. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith ...

Dec262020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

How to access Netflix secret menus – Complete list of hidden codes

Indoor Activities, What's Hot

With so much of 2020 spent in lockdown, many of us have spent far more time than usual scrolling through Netflix for things to watch. You might think you’ve exhausted everything there is to watch on Netflix. The chances are, though, that there are probably a lot of films and TV shows you’ve never come across while searching through the streaming service’s extensive library. Unless you spend hours scrolling through, the titles that are highlighted are based on the previous things you’ve watched or added to your list. Netflix uses an algorithm to suggest something you might enjoy based on what you have watched in the past but if you prefer a change from the norm it can be more difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. Netflix genre codes or commonly referred to as “se...

Dec262020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Denver’s Best ‘Secret’ Bars (And How to Get In)

Drink, Nightlife

Original Post on Thrillist Millers and Rossi Prohibition might be long gone, but Denver’s speakeasy scene is alive and well -- you’ve still got the whole secret vibe happening, without the need to dodge those pesky cops on the way in. Some of these new-age hidden bars feature mock business fronts, while others are simply, well, damn hard to find -- unless you’re in the know. But they all have one thing in common: Once you’re in on the secret, you won’t want to share it with too many others. Hyatt Regency Denver Peaks Lounge Theatre District Pair your cocktail with a view of the Rocky Mountains and the city lights from 27 stories up. The Peaks Lounge may be a pretty typical hotel bar where you’ll find mostly out-of-town visitors, but the floor-to-ceiling windows make f...

Dec252020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Go see the Mile High Tree

Family Friendly, Outdoor Activities

Original post on Denver.org Create a new family tradition and join in the free nightly festivities at Denver’s latest holiday attraction, which returns after making its debut last year. The Mile High Tree puts on a dazzling music and lights show. It's the largest installation of its kind in North America. The tree was created by ILMEX Illumination, a globally renowned decorative lighting production company in Spain. Madrid-based Brut Deluxe handled the lighting design using pixel-mapping technology. HOURS & SHOWTIMES: FREE ADMISSION LOCATION 16th Street Mall at Welton Street LIGHTS & MUSIC SHOWS The tree will be lit throughout the season for the public’s enjoyment and will be open for program viewings on the following date...

Dec252020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Your neighborhood guide to 150+ heated restaurant patios around Denver

Outdoor Patios

Just in time for outdoor winter dining Original post on The Know by Denver Post From left, Jennifer Steele, Marcie Weibler and Lindsi Despard have brunch together at Acova on Navajo Street in Denver on Nov. 21. In addition to serving takeout, the heated patio is open to patrons for dine-in service. (Rachel Ellis, The Denver Post)Hoping to dine on a heated restaurant patio or inside a private greenhouse or yurt this season? Under the Level Red restrictions, these on-site dining options are still possible. And we’ve compiled a list of more than 150 of them around Denver to get you started, organized by neighborhood. While I can’t attest to them all, one in particular made a lasting impression just a few weekends ago. Before the indoor closure and the latest s...

Dec242020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

The People’s Choice Award-Winning Homes

Home & Design, Uncategorized

Announcing the winners of the 2020 Denver Parade of Homes Origianal post on Colorado Homes Mag Toll Brothers, 9237 Timber Point Drive The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Elevations Credit Union for the Denver Parade of Homes. This year’s Parade featured 45 newly designed model and custom homes by 11 area residential builders located in neighborhoods throughout the greater Denver metropolitan area. Home prices ranged from below $400,000 to $1,795,000. “The People’s Choice Awards is a great way for Parade-goers to engage in the Parade of Homes in a new way,” stated Tracy Sandoval, 2020 chair of the Parade of Homes and marketing manager at Meritage Homes...

Dec202020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Tocabe An American Indian Eatery

Local Business Spotlight, Quick Bites

OUR RESTAURANT Tocabe brings a new and exciting concept to Denver’s restaurant community. Specializing in contemporary American Indian cuisine, the menu combines traditional Osage family recipes with elements of modern American Indian fare. Tocabe’s fast casual style offers eat-in and take-out options, along with catering to meet your needs. Our restaurant setting is a clean, warm, open space with connections to American Indian cultural elements, infused with a contemporary atmosphere. OUR PHILOSOPHY At Tocabe, our mission is to become the Industry Standard of American Indian Cuisine by offering the highest quality food, service, and atmosphere at an affordable price that does not compromise the integrity of our product, staff, culture, and community. Our vision is to embrace the tradition...

Dec202020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

The COVID Effect: Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020

Home & Design

Builders scramble to adapt to changing consumer trends & overcome COVID delays, but Denver home building activity remains below last year's. Consumer trends are changing, and home purchases are coming in at a frenetic pace. In this article by Housing Tides, HBA of Metro Denver compares 2019 & 2020 permit data, emphasizing 2020's slower pace which is leading home builders to adapt quickly in order to overcome year-end challenges. 2020's Rough Start: Home Builder Production Set Back by Over Two Months When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of this year, the Denver Metro Area’s home building industry was stunned. Builder sales offices were open on a very limited basis. Uncertainty gripped the marketplace. Builders paused production. How could operations be mad...

Dec172020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Denver History and Highlights Walking Tour

Things To Do

Start your urban adventure of downtown Denver with a local guide who will show you the best of Denver’s popular LoDo neighborhood! See the iconic sites like Colorado State Capitol, the Brown Palace Hotel, historic Larimer Square, the impressive Union Station, and more. On this walking tour, you’ll hear stories of Denver’s founding from gold booms to speakeasies and the making of the wild West! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Duration: 2 hours Activity Type: Walking, Neighborhood Time: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in Denver’s golden age at historic sites including The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Union Station, Larimer Square, and moreGet to know the stories of famous, lesser-known, and controversial figures who shaped our views of the wild west, including a sh...