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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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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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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New Windows Add Polish and Energy Efficiency

In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, Low-E windows were ranked as the top materials utilized in energy efficient remodels (survey covered the last quarter of 2011). What is a Low-E window? Low-E stands for “low emissivity.”...
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Ringing in 2012 With Optimism (…and Some Good Reading)

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family, friends and fun. After a promising start, the winter weather has hit a dry holding pattern in Southwest Colorado (Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek notwithstanding). While I typically would have gotten in a few days of...
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Timber Frame Hybrids

The newest project for Black Canyon Builders is a hybrid timber frame and stick built home. It’s an intriguing and complex project, as we’re actually renovating some of the existing space and creating an entirely new space by connecting a two-story timber frame and SIPs addition...
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Day Three: Timber Frame Raising at Day House Property in Durango, Colorado

*Don’t forget our Timber Frame Raising Party* is tomorrow, Saturday, June 11. We’ll be at the property all day, from 9-4, with refreshments, a BBQ, tours of the timber frame and the main house. Hope to see you there. – Jared* Day three of raising the Woodhouse...
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Day House Renovation Update: Master Bedroom Ceiling

*This post was updated, June 10, 2011, with an image of the finished ceiling. See it below. – Thanks, Jared. I pulled up to the Durango Day House property today to be met by about 15 cars. It was a busy day. It’s exciting to be on the home stretch where every project makes...
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Green Building, Better Air Quality and Energy Efficiency With Woodhouse/Murus SIPs Panels

It’s not the sexiest part of the homebuilding process, but integrity of the walls is clearly one of the most critical. I’ve worked on homes with a variety of construction methods: timber frame, conventional (2×6 studs on 16-inch centers), and straw bale, to name a few. There...
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Preserving Significant Structures: Durango Herald and La Plata County Historical Society Feature Day House Renovation

The Day House renovation is coming along really well and we’re focused on a July move-in date for Mark and his family. The level of community interest has emphasized the importance of this project. I’ve touched on the history of the property briefly in some previous blog posts,...
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