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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The Economics of Housing News from Around the Web

Lots of interesting housing news, from our own Durango Herald to national organizations. By these indications, the the housing market is strengthening and positively impacting the greater economy. As a builder, the health of the market is obviously critical to my business. But...
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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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Weekly Inspiration: Contemporary Lines From Traditional Timber Frame

This moment of inspiration is provided by a home that beautifully employs timber frame construction to produce a contemporary aesthetic. As I often say, one of the top benefits of timber framing is the near total versatility of design options. The contemporary look isn’t...
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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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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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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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