Multi-Tasking Work Spaces in Kitchen Design

The remodel we’re doing in downtown Durango has a cozy workspace built into a sizable pantry. When the homeowner first described her vision for this space, I was hesitant that she’d feel like she was in a closet. In practice, it has turned out to be a logical, bright,...
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Good News for the Telluride Real Estate Market

Black Canyon Builders builds in Telluride, as well as Pagosa Springs and Durango. I have a soft spot for this extraordinarily beautiful mountain town, having lived there off and on during my climbing years. While Durango seems to be recovering at a slightly quicker and stronger...
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Does Size Matter? Focus on Right Sizing Your New Home (Plans Included)

We’ve covered the trend of smaller houses on this blog. Whether it’s an economic reality or a broader symptom of a changing society remains to be seen. As a custom builder, I’m primarily concerned with what will best meet my clients’ lifestyles. Most...
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Breaking Ground: Black Canyon Builders Takes Lead on Formworks Home in Durango

Black Canyon Builders earlier this summer broke ground on what’s sure to be one of the more unique homes in-town Durango. The property, located on West 3rd Avenue, is a narrow plot that backs against the Crestview hill. With the shelter of the hill as a backdrop and the limited...
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The Finances of Design: Where to Save Without Sacrificing

Part Two in the BCB Building Process Series: In the first of our series on the process of building a home, we discussed the importance of the site visit. There are decisions you can make at the beginning of the home design process that will save you money. This is not a...
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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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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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Resale Statistics on Energy Efficient Homes are Promising

If you frequent this blog, you know that Black Canyon Builders is a vocal advocate for energy efficient building practices. The audience for the message is growing, but the studies linking energy efficient/green homes to sales figures have been few and far between. For those...
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