Matt Bartmann
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Turn on your porch light and celebrate National Moth Week
Matt Bartmann [email protected] Almost everything has its day. In January, we celebrated National Squirrel Appreciation Day. October brings us International…
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Gearhead Diary: Avoid controversial subjects by talkin’ tires
Matt Bartmann [email protected] “How was school today?” my mom would ask every day when I got home. “Fine,” I’d reply,…
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Be a maker, not a buyer
Matt Bartmann [email protected] With a focus on creating and repairing rather than buying new things, “makerspace” communities have been appearing…
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Gearhead Diary: Spudgers and other special tools
Matt Bartmann [email protected] A couple of years ago, I set out on a journey of new-to-me repairs. Very intimidating repairs.…
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Northern Colorado Wildlife Center hopes to fill a gap in wildlife rehab
Matt Bartmann [email protected] “Suddenly, a loud, frantic quacking came from the other side of the lake.” Josh Traver was working…
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Gearhead Diary: Budgeting for spring projects
Matt Bartmann [email protected] “SEEDS SEEDS PLANTS PLANTS!” is how the email from my wife, Sally, began. Yes, she sits in…
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Gift of buffalo robe connects past and present
Matt Bartmann [email protected] For years, Polly Bennett of Fort Collins has been the keeper of a family heirloom—a large buffalo…
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It’s Spring!
Matt Bartmann [email protected] The vernal equinox, also known as the March equinox or spring equinox, falls on March 20 this…
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Gearhead Diary: I’m right, you’re wrong
Matt Bartmann [email protected] People on the internet are an invaluable resource for anything hobby-related. Raising chickens, knitting, collecting stamps? Plenty…
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Red Feather Lakes sculptor gives new life to driftwood
Matt Bartmann [email protected] “I love living in the mountains, seeing deer and moose in my yard. It’s very quiet up…