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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Another Woodhouse Timber Frame Difference: Information

When deciding to build a home, nothing takes the place of discussing questions face-to-face with your builder. Here at Black Canyon Builders, I look forward to these meetings. I want you to feel confident in your decision to work with us. Part of that confidence comes from having...
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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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Visual Inspiration: Our Latest Obsession is www.houzz.com

This past winter, I mentioned www.houzz.com as a site I had my eye on. I’ve been watching it grow and I think (or at least, I hope) it’s here to stay. The site is designed to be a resource and inspiration tool for professional designers and homeowners. There are over...
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Weekend Plans for Durango: Home & Ranch Show, Plus Open House

If you’re in Durango this weekend, please join Black Canyon Builders for two, special events. On Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, we will be exhibiting with Woodhouse Timber Frame Company at the annual Durango Home & Ranch Show. The Show is held at the La Plata County...
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Alternative and Green Building Techniques to Investigate: Formworks and Ideabox

Black Canyon Builders specializes in timber frame building, but we’re in support of any building technique that manages to create a beautiful living space in an environmentally friendly way. We’ve recently read about two alternative techniques that have managed to pique our...
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The Secret to Living Big Can Be Building Small

Here’s a must-read for anyone thinking about building a home. The article at Timber Home Living Magazine (online and in the April 2012 print issue) is “Shrink to Fit,” written by Janice Brewster. While the focus of the article is on smaller structures, the...
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How Small Household Changes Equal Huge Savings: Lighting Options Can Save You Immediately and Long-term

[Please note: all of the statistics and images in this post are courtesy ENERGY STAR (www.energystar.gov) and the 2012 Energy Star Lighting webinar presentation. Click on images to enlarge.] Did you know that lighting accounts for more household energy expense than washers,...
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