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WELCOME TO THE SWMBIA HOME EXPO!
We
ARE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU AS OUR GUEST AT SOUTHWEST Montana’s premier home expo. This year is our biggest ever, and we are proud to showcase the services the home building industry can provide you!
While you are here, be sure to check out Playhouses & Doghouses on Parade; we think
you’ll be impressed. And please consider buying a few raffle tickets. This year, a portion of the proceeds goes to support Tiny Tails K9 Pet Rescue. We will draw winners on Sunday, March 20, at the close of the Expo. At the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, we strive to make the Gallatin Valley a great place to live, work and play. The 2016 Home Expo is the perfect opportunity to visit with industry’s professionals and educate yourself at one of our many informational seminars.
Brian Popiel Arete Builders / Resource Site Services
2016 SWMBIA
Whether you are building, remodeling or just curious, we think you will leave the expo with more knowledge than when you entered.
Thanks for spending your afternoon with us!
Chairman of the Board
About SWMBIA... T HE SOUTHWEST MONTANA BUILDING Industry Association (SWMBIA) is a professional trade association whose purpose is to improve and protect the construction industry and business climate in which it operates. The Southwest Montana Building Industry Association’s 300+ member companies collectively employ nearly ten thousand people in Southwest Montana, and produce community-wide events such as the Parade of Homes and the Home Expo. Members of SWMBIA are also members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Montana Building Industry Association (MBIA). This three tiered federation of industry associations provides members with political influence, networking, recognition and educational opportunities to better operate their businesses.
The Association has always been a strong advocate for the home building industry. With the three-tiered membership federation of national, state and local associations, each level is always working to protect the industry through favorable legislation and, if necessary, legal avenues. SWMBIA is proud to help community organizations and projects. The Association has a long history of donating back to the community, including Eagle Mount, Greater Gallatin United Way, Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley, Bozeman Senior Center, YMCA, KidsLINK, Love INC, Gallatin Valley Food Bank, Child Care Connections, Montana Special Olympics, Bozeman Schools Foundation, Monforton School, Belgrade Schools, and Livingston Schools.
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KEEP ENERGY BILLS LOWER THIS SUMMER
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• Keep your cooling system well-tuned by a professional service person. • Clean or replace air conditioner filters regularly.
• If you have window air conditioners, turn them off when a room will be vacant for a few hours. You’ll use less energy cooling the room down later than if you had left the unit running.
• Use a fan in conjunction with your window air conditioner. Don’t place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning thermostat. Heat from these items is sensed by the thermostat and could cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary. • Keep out daytime sun with blinds or shades.
• Open the windows and use a fan when you can. Want to learn more about making your home more energy efficient? Contact the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, www.swmbia.org, 406-585-8181.
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YOUR GUIDE TO ROUTINE HOME MAINTENANCE
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OUR HOME WILL LIKELY BE THE BIGGEST investment you make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance preserves its value and ensures it will provide a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family for years to come.
• MAINTENANCE INSIDE THE HOME Air Filters: Many types of heating and air conditioning systems contain filters to remove dirt and dust from the air. Check the instruction book or search online by model number to determine how often filters should be changed. In many cases, it’s at least every three months. Sinks: Clean your faucet's aerator – the spring inside the end of the faucet – every three to four months. To maintain your garbage disposal, you should run cold water through it during use. Fireplaces: Be sure to build the fire on the andirons or grate, never on the fireplace floor. To prevent soot and add color to the fire, throw in a handful of salt. Store firewood outside, away from the house and not directly on the ground. If you build lots of fires, have a CSIA-certified chimney sweep inspect your chimney and fireplace annually.
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Floors: To maintain unpainted concrete floors in your basement or garage, first apply a concrete sealer, which makes them easier to clean. To clean them, use a solution of four to six tablespoons of washing soda in a gallon of hot water. Add scouring powder to the solution for tough jobs. For hardwood, be sure the floors have a polyurethane finish before cleaning with water. Hardwood floors that do not have a polyurethane finish will need to be waxed periodically. Use liquid or paste “spirit” wax. The best polish for vinyl floors in water emulsion wax. Walls: Masonry walls sometimes develop a white powdery substance called efflorescence. It’s a crystallized soluble salt that can be removed by scrubbing with water and a stiff brush. • SAFETY AND SECURITY If you have a home security system, regularly check the alarms and circuit breakers to ensure they are in working order. Inspect the sensors one by one. Batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked twice a year to ensure they are operable. Hard-wired and battery-powered detectors should be replaced every 10 years. • MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE THE HOME
Roof, Gutters and Downspouts: A qualified roofer should inspect
your roof every three years. Skylights should be inspected each time the roof is, so leaks don't develop from cracks and interruptions around the seals, caulking and flashings. Make sure that gutters and downspouts do not get clogged with leaves or other objects. Windows and Doors: Inspect exterior windows and doors yearly to see if the caulking around them has split or cracked. Replace the caulk and clean any mildew. To wash extremely dirty exterior windows, combine equal parts vinegar and water or three tablespoons of denatured alcohol per quart of warm water. Use a piece of crumpled newspaper to wash the glass to avoid lint left behind by paper towels. To help a window slide easily, rub the channel with parrafin. Siding: Inspect wood siding yearly to see if it needs to be repainted. Trim shrubbery so it does not touch the siding. Your home’s exterior is built to withstand exposure to the elements, but a periodic cleaning will improve the appearance and often prolong the life of siding and other exterior products.
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Garage: The moving parts of garage doors should be oiled every three months. • SIMPLE REPAIRS Faucets, Sinks and Toilets: If you have a water leak, the washer in your faucet usually needs to be replaced. For clogged drains, use a plunger and/or a plumber's snake. To unclog a toilet, use a coil spring-steel auger, which can be found at hardware or home-improvement stores. Pipes: Fix noisy water pipes promptly. The condition that causes noisy pipes may be accompanied by vibration that can cause fittings to loosen and leak. Frozen pipes should be thawed slowly to prevent the formation of steam, which can cause the pipes to burst. Walls: Use spackling to fill nail holes and cracks in plaster walls and gypsum wallboard. Need more advice or a professional to do the maintenance for you? Contact the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association at www.swmbia .org, 406-585-8181.
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10 TIPS FOR A SMOOTH HOME REMODEL
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YOU’VE NEVER DONE IT, EVEN CONSIDERING
• 4. Request a written proposal. Often, two people remember the
a home remodel can seem overwhelming or fright- same conversation differently. Get the proposal in writing and work ening. But the Southwest Montana Building Indus- with the remodeler to ensure it reflects your wishes. try Association can help. Our members do remodels every day. Here are 10 tips to help you select your remodeler, start your project and ease the way:
• 1. Establish effective two-way communication with the home
• 5. Get a clear and mutual understanding on work details up front.
What times of day will crews be working? How will they access the property? How will cleanup be handled? How will they protect your property? • 6. Be flexible. Remodeling is an interruption of your normal life.
remodeler. It’s essential for a smooth home remodeling project. Does
Remaining flexible during the project will help you can handle the
the remodeler listen? Does he or she answer questions clearly and
unexpected and go with the flow.
candidly? Can you reach him when you need to? Does he return
• 7. Discuss and agree on how change orders will be handled, and
phone calls promptly? Does she let you know when problems arise and work with you on solving them? • 2. Make sure you are compatible with the contractor. You’ll spend
put the process in writing. You may want to change materials or other project details during the job. Before work starts, agree with your remodeler how these changes will be handled. Because changes
a lot of time together, so it’s important to have a good rapport and
could affect the schedule and budget, put them in writing too.
mutual trust.
• 8. Agree on a well-written contract that covers all bases. The con-
• 3. Set a clear and mutual understanding about the schedule. This
will avoid conflict and prevent problems later in the project.
tract should include: a timetable for the project, price and payment
schedule; detailed specifications for all products and materials; in-
surance and permit information; procedures for handling change or-
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ders; lien releases; provisions for conflict resolution; notice of your right under the Federal Trade Commission’s Cooling Off Rule (your
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work, it is the remodeler’s responsibility to see that they are compensated. The written lien waiver makes sure this is done and verifies that everyone has been paid. • 10. Establish a project plan, covering all phases and dependen-
cies in the work. Plan your big picture goals with the remodeler and
discuss your needs. Hire a remodeler who will plan with you, listen to concerns and answer questions. For more tips, contact the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association at www.swmbia.org, 406-585-8181.
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OUR 80-YEAR-OLD AUNT IS COMING to stay for a few days. You’re looking forward to the visit but realize your home may not be entirely vis-
itor friendly. Here are a few quick, inexpensive things you can do to enhance guest safety and comfort: • CONSIDER PATHWAYS IN THE HOUSE
Clear obstacles and move furniture that you
MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE FOR ALL AGES
usually have to maneuver around. Move any electrical cords that are where a person might walk – perhaps taping them to a wall or using a hook. Clear stairs of any objects—shoes, books
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and other personal items that tend to collect on the lower steps. secure rather than remove, nonslip pads can help. A safer option Also check that railings on stairs indoors and out are secure, and
is to apply double-sided carpet tape or caulk to attach the rug to
make repairs where needed.
the floor. If you choose one of these methods, take care not to
• LIGHTING IS CRUCIAL.
mar the floor underneath.
near the guest bedroom and perhaps in the kitchen. Make sure
APPROPRIATELY FIRM, HIGH IN THE SEAT AND HAS
there is a lamp or light switch within easy reach of the guest bed
ARMS TO HELP A PERSON EASILY SIT DOWN AND GET UP.
Put night lights in bathrooms, the guest bedroom, any hallways
• THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, IDENTIFY SEATING THAT IS
so that your visitor can keep a light on until safely tucked in. Well- A chair that is too soft or too low to the ground can strand a perlit outdoor walkways and entrances will ease coming or going
son awkwardly. If in doubt about the seating in any room, bring in
when it is dark.
a dining chair with arms as an alternative.
• BE SURE THE GUEST SHOWER HAS A NONSLIP FLOOR.
To enhance traction, apply nonslip strips or a suction-attached nonslip mat, both readily available at home improvement stores. • SECURE OR, PREFERABLY, REMOVE ANY THROW RUGS,
INCLUDING BATHROOM MATS.
Rug edges can be a tripping hazard. If there are rugs you want to
If you are considering long-term home modifications for an aging relative, consult a remodeler or contractor who is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Find one in your area using the CAPS directory at www.nahb.org, or by contacting the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association at www.swmbia.org, 406-585-8181.
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HOME AUTOMATION IS HERE!
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M A R T- H O M E T E C H N O L O G Y I S M O R E popular every day. Greater availability means prices are coming down, and home automation is more accessible for most homebuyers. These
days, it’s a practical idea in many modern homes. Home automation can help keep your home safe while
you’re away, or monitor the kids at home. Your TV can act as the hub for your entire house – as a tool to lock doors, close the garage, even check how much food is in the refrigerator. But hooking up a smartphone-enabled door lock can be intimidating. The best thing to do is work with a professional who can get your whole house working together seamlessly. It’s possible even in an older house. A few contractors in the Gallatin Valley now specialize in home automation. Be sure to visit their booths and more at the Home Expo on March 19-20.
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• DAILY MAINTENANCE: Give the shower and bath a
quick wipe down after every use. There are several daily shower sprays on the market that will do the job. Keep a sponge or squeegee in the shower, along with the shower spray, to eliminate the buildup of soap scum and mold, which creates more work later. • WITHIN REACH: Disinfectant wipes, even baby wipes, are a great way to quickly clean something on the spot.
Keep canisters in the kitchen, bathroom and living room for quick and easy access. • GATHER ALL OF THE SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED TO
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