What’s the difference between a house and a home? A house is a simple noun, a place, a structure. But a home is harder to define, tied more to a feeling. A home is a place of spirit and soul, a vessel for the human expression of those who live within it. A house is empty and indifferent — but a home contains life.

It’s easy enough to understand what attracts people to Colorado. The state’s largest population centers exist within easy reach of breathtaking natural splendor. Rugged, snowcapped mountains serve as the backdrop to sweeping vistas. The call of adventure looms at every glance, as does the promise of peace and the serene beauty of the natural world.

December 30th, 2021, Louisville endured one of the biggest tragedies the state of Colorado has ever seen, the Marshall Fires. A wind-driven fire broke out and spread quickly, burning down over 1,000 homes and forcing families to evacuate the area. Over three years have passed and only a fraction of the homes have been rebuilt as many families are still trying to navigate life after the fires. Many local businesses came together to rebuild the community, Wood Brothers Homes.