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Harvard Finance Prof Expresses Optimism for Housing

In Durango, we’re seeing prices start to crawl back up to sustainable levels and interest rates stay historically low. Properties – vacant land and homes – aren’t moving as fast as they did at the height of the housing boom, but they are moving faster than...
08 May 13
By : jogden
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Tax Benefits of Second Home Ownership

Before we begin, please note that Black Canyon Builders is neither offering financial guidance, nor are we tax professionals. Our goal with this post is to gather resources to help you prepare for consult with your financial and tax professionals. With tax time season just...
16 Apr 13
By : jogden
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Benefits of timber frame, Black Canyon Builders, Building inspiration, Custom Home Builder Durango, green building, open floor plan

Mitigating Noise in Open Floorplans and Timber Frames

As we reported earlier this week, two Woodhouse team members will be featured in the June issue of Timber Home Living. The revered magazine selected the kitchen from a custom Woodhouse timber frame for its “Kitchen Showcase” feature. In the second Woodhouse feature,...
12 Apr 13
By : jogden
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Woodhouse-Designed Kitchen in Timber Home Living

As you may know, Black Canyon Builders is an Independent Builder Dealer with the premier timber frame company, Woodhouse. The June issue of Timber Home Living magazine will feature both the president of Woodhouse, Pat Seaman, and director of design, Ray Lefebvre. Seaman was...
09 Apr 13
By : jogden
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Benefits of SIPs Panels for a Distinguished Home

While well known by custom homebuilders, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are little known by the broad market. They are a remarkable product that deliver unparalleled performance, so it’s time to celebrate SIPs. SIPs panels are essentially a sandwich of structurally...
02 Apr 13
By : jogden
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The Other End of the Spectrum: Pre-Fab Homes

Black Canyon Builders works with our clients to create fine, custom homes. Every detail can be individualized for personal tastes, lifestyles and site placement. We’re also an award-winning green builder and we appreciate minimal site disruption, repurposed materials and...
22 Mar 13
By : jogden
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aging lumber, Black Canyon Builders, Building inspiration, green building, repurpose wood pallet, wood pallet safety, wood pallets

Repurposed Wood Pallets. Are they safe?

We’re seeing it everywhere: boring wood shipping pallets transformed into something new, attractive and on-trend. I first noticed wood pallet slats transformed as a rustic wall (example: click here). Transforming pallets into usable art and design has been around forever,...
07 Mar 13
By : jogden
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Black Canyon Blog is Back!

So sorry for the long absence. We weren’t gone for lack of trying, but rather some technical difficulties. We’re back in March with a lot to talk about and excited for a big spring. Please check back regularly this month (or better yet, set the RSS). Thanks, as...
03 Mar 13
By : jogden
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Black Canyon Builders Featured Builder For February

With humility, we’d like to say thanks to Woodhouse, who covered Black Canyon Builders and myself as the featured Independent Builder Dealer (IBD) for February 2013. The article is copied below. Even aside from this nice honor to be featured, I encourage everyone to sign up...
01 Feb 13
By : jogden
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Jared Odgen | About Black Canyon BuildersBased in Durango, Colo., award-winning Black Canyon Builders has designed and built custom homes for all of Southwest Colorado since 2006. Founder and president, Jared Ogden, is a craftsman and general contractor of the highest level - weighing integrity, communication, skill and artistry on equal measure. Learn more about our approach.

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