It has been an interesting time to be remodeling in Boulder County. Last year, the City of Boulder's "Pop's and Scrapes" ordinance dominated local headlines. The ordinance seeks to limit the size of houses, and their impact on neighborhoods. The debate of personal property rights vs. maintaining the character of a neighborhood was settled when the Boulder City Council passed the ordinance in the fall of 2009. The new rules go in to effect on January 4th, 2010.
So what does this mean to you?
While the ordinance is complex, in a nutshell, it limits the size of home you are allowed to build. The city of Boulder has put out a worksheet on this HERE.
The bottom line is that if you love where you live, but need more space, it is going to take a greater level of creativity to remodel your house into a space that works for your family. Simply adding square footage may be limited in your situation, so we will need to work with the space you have. Designing "multi-use spaces", great rooms that serve multiple functions, and incorporating built-ins, and other creative uses of space will become the norm. Dusel Custom Builders welcomes this challenge, as building smaller is inherently green; getting to know families and building for their specific needs is the favorite part of Clay's job.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Recent Projects
We've recently finished some projects that we're very proud of. The first one was a remodel of a one bedroom condo in Downtown Denver. The owners wanted an open, loft-like feel. With a floating vanity, Euro-style kitchen, and custom built bed with removable trundle underneath, we maximized space and style every step of the way. This project was designed by Eric Morris, architect, the homeowner and Dusel Custom Builders.
In Boulder, we just finished a remodel on 4th street, in the Newlands neighborhood. The homeowners both work form home, and they wanted a space in the former garage that could be used by both of them separately, or as one large space. Custom Built pocket doors, over 6 feet wide, fit the bill perfectly.
In the Kitchen, we re configured the space, and installed Bamboo cabinets with soapstone counter tops. The centerpiece of the kitchen is the island, with the floating maple bar top. Special thanks to project manager Mark Perry, for finding a way to fit 6 drawers, a stove with vent hood, and custom Led Lighting, all in a space built out of steel, tile, stone and bamboo. You don't see this every day.
The bathroom has a steam shower with white stone pebble floor, a Ceaserstone step to enter, and "stadium seating" The vanity is topped with custom Concrete sinks by Fiddlehead Designs.
This project was a partnership with Andy Johnson of DAJ Design.
In Boulder, we just finished a remodel on 4th street, in the Newlands neighborhood. The homeowners both work form home, and they wanted a space in the former garage that could be used by both of them separately, or as one large space. Custom Built pocket doors, over 6 feet wide, fit the bill perfectly.
In the Kitchen, we re configured the space, and installed Bamboo cabinets with soapstone counter tops. The centerpiece of the kitchen is the island, with the floating maple bar top. Special thanks to project manager Mark Perry, for finding a way to fit 6 drawers, a stove with vent hood, and custom Led Lighting, all in a space built out of steel, tile, stone and bamboo. You don't see this every day.
The bathroom has a steam shower with white stone pebble floor, a Ceaserstone step to enter, and "stadium seating" The vanity is topped with custom Concrete sinks by Fiddlehead Designs.
This project was a partnership with Andy Johnson of DAJ Design.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Boulder Climate Smart Program
Take advantage of Boulder County’s new Climate Smart Program
Boulder County residents in November 2008 passed amendment 1A which provides property owners with loans for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency improvements.
The Climate Smart loans will be tied to the property, and will be paid back through the county assessor’s office (like property taxes). The loans stay with the house if you choose to sell.
This program, combined with available tax credits, makes right now a great time to invest in renewable and or energy efficiency improvements for your home.
Dusel Custom Builders is offering to install energy efficiency upgrades to local homeowners. Available upgrades include but are not limited to:
- Increasing home insulation
- Air sealing homes to plug up leaks
- Adding whole house fans for cooling
- Replacing old, leaky windows with new, energy efficient ones
- Replacing doors
- Upgrading old furnaces, air conditioners, swamp coolers and water heaters
- Adding sun tunnels for natural day lighting
To be eligible for the Climate Smart loan, homeowners must:
· Attend a workshop (March 9-28). Click here for a list of available workshops and to register http://www.conservationcenter.org/e_climatesmart.php?form_id=23
· Submit loan applications (April 1-April 10).
· Obtain project bid(s) to submit with the loan application. The bids will provide the basis for the loan amounts that the applicant will receive if approved for a loan.
· Loan acceptance priority given to homeowners who have done a home energy audit.
Contact Clay at Dusel Custom Builders at 303-523-6631, clay@duselbuilders.com, or http://www.duselbuilders.com/
General information is available at the Boulder County web site: http://www.bouldercounty.org/bocc/climatesmartloanprogram/
This is a great opportunity to go green and save money!
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