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...
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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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Formworks Home: Architectural Interest in Every Square Inch

This is an update to our progress with the Formworks home in downtown Durango. See the original “Breaking Ground” post here. Probably the biggest point of differentiation for Formworks homes is the extreme energy efficiency. Since up to 80% of the homes are covered...
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Invitation to Parade of Homes This Weekend

I would like to personally invite you to the Durango Parade of Homes this weekend, October 5-7, 2012. Black Canyon Builders is honored to be showing the home at 129 Alamo Drive. If you’ve haven’t been following this blog, the home is a unique remodel, with ...
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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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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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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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