Black Canyon Builders Heading to Denver Log and Home Show

Black Canyon Builders will be exhibiting with Woodhouse Timber Frame Co. at the Denver Log and Timber Show, on September 28-30, 2012, at the Denver Merchandise Mart. I (Jared Ogden) will be there to answer questions, represent Southwestern Colorado and be on the lookout for new...
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Save the Date: Black Canyon Builders in 2012 Parade of Homes

Black Canyon Builders is proud to announce that the timber frame remodel/hybrid home on Alamo Drive, in Durango, has been selected for the 2012 Parade of Homes. This is the second consecutive year we’ve had a home accepted into the event. This year’s Parade will be...
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Tentatively Good News for Economy: Single Family Home Starts

I admit I’m an optimist when it comes to our local economy. As a business owner, I have to balance that optimism with practicality. There’s also a self-imposed responsibility to contribute to the fiscal strength of our region. Over halfway through 2012, I’m...
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge Begins in Durango Next Week

I’m deviating from building this week to celebrate our hometown. Durango is stoked for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which kicks off in our humble town on Monday, August 20. Durango has a storied and long-standing cycling culture. From hosting the first ever World Mountain...
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Breaking Ground: A New Remodel From Black Canyon Builders

I’m excited to announce that Black Canyon Builders has recently begun a substantial remodel in downtown Durango. It’s an exciting project with historic relevance, interesting design details and many opportunities to repurpose materials from the original structure. The home on...
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Anatomy of a Site Visit: Building a Custom Home from Step One

The first time you step onto a plot of vacant land, you’ll probably begin to envision your new home immediately: where you’ll put the kitchen, how the master suite will be oriented to take advantage of the views and how much you’ll enjoy sunset cocktails on the deck. It’s a...
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Interesting Article on Property Taxes Related to Decline in Home Prices

I came across an interesting article from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) newsletter. The summary of the article is that property tax receipts have remained relatively constant since the fourth quarter of 2010, despite the significant drop in related home prices....
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Don't Limit Your Kitchen Design: Ideas for A Unique Kitchen That Suits Your Tastes

Stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops. Richly-stained cabinets. Gorgeous, no? Yes, of course, it is the very definition of contemporary kitchen design. But what if it isn’t you? What if you’re mid-century modern or country chic? The current concept of...
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Alamo Timber Frame Photo Update, Part Two: June 2012

As promised last week, here is part two of a recent photo update for the Alamo Timber Frame hybrid project. (To check out part one, click here.) We are at that particularly satisfying stage of building when the finish work produces substantial, visual changes every day. For...
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Alamo Timber Frame: Photo Update, June 2012

The Alamo Project is nearing completion. We’re still a few weeks out for an official move-in date, but the initial finish work that begins the process of turning a house into a home are underway. On the exterior, the stone has been set, not yet grouted, for the entry...
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