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Table of Contents
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Don Garramone
Sue Bergmeier
President Garramone Builders, Inc.
SueB Design
Rich Sargent Vice-President Direct Source Cabinets
Elaine Hawk pLAND Land Use Consulting
Eric Petersen
Mike Nichols
Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services
Secretary Tamarack Construction Company
Waunda Bravard
Michelle Felde Treasurer First Interstate Bank
Culligan Water Conditioning
Kevin Leavell Farm Bureau Financial Services
Welcome.......................................................................... 4 Mission Statement.......................................................... 5 Insider Hints for Design on a Budget.......................... 6 Suter Construction......................................................... 7 Weight Your Options Before a DIY Remodel............. 9 Tamarack Construction Company............................. 11 Renewing Your Roof Instead of Replacing..........12-13 StraightEdge Construction.......................................... 15 Accessible Design......................................................... 17 Hoyt Homes, Inc........................................................... 19 Style Your Space.......................................................20-21 Make Yourself at Home Outdoors.............................. 22 Remodel Within Your Limits...................................... 23 Imagine the Possibilities.............................................. 24 Edgell Building Incorporated..................................... 25 How to Change the View Without Moving.............. 26 McCollum Building & Design.................................... 29 How to Get Started On Your Own Before & After.. 31 The Value of HomeOwnership..............................32-33 2012 MBIA Membership Directory......................35-37
Wade Hoyt
2012 MBIA Corporate Sponsors
Past President Hoyt Homes, Inc.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Missoula Building Industry Association is to represent and promote the building industry through advocacy, high standards, integrity, education and investment in the community in which we live and work.
Value Statement
Missoula Building Industry Association is the industry voice and resource through advocacy, education and an engaged membership. This publication is published by the Missoula Building Industry Association and AlphaGraphics for the benefit of the MBIA membership and The Trade Show attendees. All editorial content has been written by the MBIA or the National Association of Home Builders unless otherwise noted. Creative design & printing by AlphaGraphics, Copyright Š 2011. 1947 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 728-4810 | Fax: (406) 728-4911 | www.alphagraphicsmissoula.com All items in this publication are property of MBIA 1840 South Ave. West, Missoula,MT 59801 (406) 543-4423 | Fax: (406) 721-5076 | www.buildmissoula.com
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Cabinetry, has her own advice when it comes to color, particularly if
Digest, wishing you
you are looking at the kitchen. “You can never go wrong with neutrals,
had the budget to
but color is hot now,” Edwards says. “Not necessarily vibrant colors —
hire an interior
although for the right space, they can be fabulous — but think along
designer to replicate
the lines of buttery yellows, soft sage greens and nearly neutral blues.”
their artistic interiors?
Well-designed rooms
Connie Edwards, director of design for Shenandoah
Adding accents to pieces you already own can also make a
large difference. For instance, if your couch is not as exciting as it once
don’t always have to come with a
was, try throwing a few fun accent pillows on it. Remember, throws
huge price tag; in fact, designing on a
and cushions, when selected as accents, can really bring new life to a
budget may be easier than you think. Many
tired piece of furniture. “The use of pillows, throws and draperies in
times, by changing small elements, you can give a room an entirely
living spaces enhances a room in many ways,” Warnock says. Fabrics
new personality. Sometimes adding a few colorful pillows or picking
also can add beautiful softness to a room and allow additional patterns
up a paintbrush is all you need to do to make your room look like
and textures to be brought into a room.
something out of the pages of a magazine.
One of the most common fixes for a boring room is color. “Color is
a room. Using the same frames but changing the images can easily
easy to do and inexpensive,” says Kathy Browning, owner of Design
create a new theme or mood, and combining several different frames
Consultants, a design firm in Virginia Beach, Va.
in different finishes and sizes can achieve different looks.
Updating the color of just one wall in any room will give it
Another budget-friendly change is to rotate the artwork in
Often overlooked but strikingly effective, updated lighting
an entirely new feel. Painting, when approached correctly, can be an
can work wonders. “Lighting will dramatically change the mood of a
enjoyable experience with instant rewards. Lauren Warnock, vice
room,” Warnock says. Try installing a new fixture or simply swapping
president director of design at Mary Cook Associates, an interior
out the shades on current fixtures. Installing dimmer switches can also
design firm based in Chicago, reminds home owners that warmer
make for an interesting change.
colors can make a room feel cozier and more inviting. Cooler colors
like grey or “stark white,” on the other hand, may give a room a more
at Mary Cook, offers some advice for ready do-it-yourselfers. “Get
industrial feeling. “Light airy colors open up a space, while deep,
excited about the transformation that will occur — usually people
darker colors can make a room appear smaller,” Warnock says.
become more inspired to continue updating their homes.” Brennan
says. “Take your project one step at a time and follow your gut.”
For the style-conscious, earthy tones such as ambers, browns,
Kate Brennan, vice president of new business development
white and black with a punch of a teal, coral or chartreuse color is very
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I first came to Montana in 1990 to work in the Bob Marshall
construction has on the environment which includes a thoughtful
as a wilderness ranger. I spent four summer seasons in the “Bob�
construction process as well as creating a structure that will be
while working on my Environmental Science degree during the off
energy efficient and long lasting. As a natural extension of this
seasons. Immediately after I received my degree I volunteered for
commitment I am an Energy Star Partner, a member of the
the United States Peace Corps serving in Jamaica from 1994-1996.
Sustainable Business Council and a Certified Green Professional
When I came back to the U.S. I moved to Missoula to develop a
with the NAHB.
career. After working as a fisheries field scientist and moonlighting
in construction I switched to construction full time in 2001. Over
making sure that the environmental impact is minimal throughout
my years in construction in Missoula I have developed long lasting
construction and the life of your project. I look forward to
relationships through a team approach with the best in the field.
discussing how I can help you achieve your construction dream
whether residential, commercial, small or large.
I approach my projects with a keen sense of the connection
Maximizing the return for your money is my goal while
between construction and the environment. With my experiences in college, fisheries, wilderness and the Peace Corps I have developed a deep understanding of the interrelationship between construction and the environment. As a direct result of these observations I pursue ways in which I can reduce the impact
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Weigh Your Options Before a Do-It-Yourself Remodel
According the U.S. Census Bureau, homeowner do-it-yourself (DIY) projects account for 20 percent of all home remodeling performed
nationwide. While there are a substantial number of weekend warriors out there, remodeling industry professionals report that between 25 and 30 percent of their work comes from fixing DIY debacles. Some credit the desire among homeowners to tackle repair and remodeling projects to hit television show’s like ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover” and the Discovery Channel’s “Monster House.” The introduction of cable channels with programming dedicated to all things home including HGTV and the DIY Network may inspire homeowners to take on home fixes and decorating challenges as well. While most professional remodelers understand that homeowners will do some of their own home repairs or small renovations, overwhelmingly they believe that many jobs should be left to the pros.
“The rule of thumb that I always live by is that if a handyman service in your area can do the project, then odds are that a good do-it-
yourselfer can do it themselves,” says Bob Birner, CGR, CGB of Amazing Siding Corp. in Houston, Texas. “If they don’t do it, then that’s a good sign that you need a professional.” Birner adds, “Remodelers wouldn’t perform open-heart surgery on a loved one without medical expertise. Remodeling is open-heart surgery for the home—only professionals should attempt it.”
Still think you can tackle a big remodeling project? Bob Van Cleef, CGR, CGB, GMB, owner of Yankee Housewrights in Jamestown, R.I.
cautions all motivated DIYers. “A homeowner should look at a project, consider the worst case scenario and ask, ‘If it comes to this, will I know how to fix it?’” says Van Cleef. Van Cleef and other professionals admit that when it comes to repairs and remodeling their own homes they hire professionals to do it. “I have been in construction my whole life and I still hire a pro to do work at our house, because there are certain things even I wouldn’t touch such as electrical, plumbing and framing,”
Advice for Do-it-Yourselfers There are some home projects that professional remodelers believe can be tackled by determined DIYers (depending on skill level) such as hanging pictures, interior painting, caulking, changing door knobs and cabinet pulls, and some aesthetic work such as installing crown molding.
If you are willing to put the time and energy into a do-it-yourself home remodel, Barbara Rose
Peck, co-owner of S.N. Peck Building, Inc. and Case Handyman Services of Chicago advises:
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Consumers are cautioned not to take on more than they are capable of doing both in terms of
time and skill. “The biggest mistake the weekend handyman makes is to take on a project larger than he can handle in a reasonable amount of time,” says Douglas Nelson, CR, CGR of New Spaces in Burnsville, Minn. “I have talked with people who have been remodeling their kitchen for more than two years.”
Remember, DIY projects should be fun and suit your skill level. If they’re not, then consider
hiring a professional. For information about hiring a remodeler, contact the Missoula Building Industry Association and its affiliated local Remodelers Council. Visit www.buildmissoula.com for more information on remodeling.
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the R-value is continuous across the entire plane of the wall with little-to-
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For years, while consumers muddled over the necessity for
energy-efficient building systems, there was a sleeping giant in the
building industry. With skyrocketing heating fuel prices and associated
stick framing, reducing labor costs. With SIP structural projects, much
movements to conserve the same, the giant is awake. Structural insulated
of the job is pre-cut at the manufacturer. Openings for windows and
panels – SIPs – are coming into their own and causing some who knew
doors are cut out before panels get to the site – and wall sections up to
nothing more than conventional stick-framing to give the alternative
24 feet long are pre-connected then craned into place. Hence, reduced
building method a look. But guess what? Tamarack Construction
assembly time and greatly reduce job site waste. SIPs are a recommended
Company has been using SIPs to construct energy efficient homes in the
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Northwest for over 17 years. But what are they?
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NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Model Green Home
SIPs - Structural Insulated Panels - are wall and roof systems that
Speed of install is also a biggie. Panel systems install twice as fast as
provide an exterior & interior sheathing of oriented strand board (OSB),
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During hot summer months, cool roofs reduce the need for cooling in air-conditioned
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savings within a reasonable period of time. With the Conklin
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aspects of roofing, but we also want to save them money on air
less energy, save money, and reduce emissions of pollutants and
conditioning and repairs in the future, a white roof helps you stay
greenhouse gasses from the inefficient use of energy, all without
in the black”, states Willie Schrock, with Schrock Construction
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Have you been thinking about sprucing up that tired kitchen or
the Building Futures Committee. Jim was awarded with the 2010
bathroom, but don’t know where to start? Do you love your home
Builder of the Year Award, due to his involvement and commitment
but it is getting harder to function in as your needs have changed?
to the Student Built House/Building Futures Program. Everyone
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or any others you may have. With seven years experience in the
what their home should be.
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tools and passion to make your home into that something you’ve
make your dreams a reality. Give us a call today to set up an
been dreaming about. Jim is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist.
appointment, 406-531-7261 or send us a quick email to jim@
He is committed to helping people stay in their homes by make
straightedgebuilt.com. If you would like to see some pictures of
them more accessible as changes in life arise.
previous projects please visit us at www.straightedgebuilt.com.
Don’t let more time pass by being unhappy with something in your
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Accessible Design, a division of Garramone Builders Inc.,
Don is available for consultation to evaluate your home. He can
is a Missoula based company providing accessible products and
assess the current environment and suggest modifications for a
installation services to those of us who need to make a change
more comfortable home experience, whether the modifications are
in our homes regarding accessibility. Our goal is to provide
immediate or for a future need. Many of us are comfortable in our
these services to our aging in place population and the medical
homes and neighborhoods and these adaptations will allow us to
community.
continue living in our homes indefinitely.
Don Garramone, president of Garramone Builders Inc., has
been a member of the Missoula building industry for over 25
The Accessible Design division is a perfect extension of an
years. Garramone Builders Inc. has specialized in remodeling and
already established remodeling company in Missoula. Don has
restoration and has won numerous local and state awards for high
secured a franchise through Best Bath Systems of Boise, Idaho, and
quality work. Through continuing education and certification, such
has the Missoula and Bitterroot Valley as his sales area. Please call
as CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), Don has recognized
Don for a personal consultation at 406/728-1285.
a need in Missoula for a professional company to enter into the accessibility service market, in particular, accessible tubs, showers and accessories such as towel bars, wheel chair ramps, and height adjusted countertops.
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Quality, care, and attention to details are the guiding principles
Whether it’s your first custom home or you are turning your
that have helped Hoyt Homes, Inc. satisfy countless customers. In
current home into the dream home you’ve always hoped for, Hoyt
today’s economy working with a builder who can help you establish
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a realistic budget you can live with during construction is as
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It’s too easy these days to live almost exclusively in a climate-controlled,
electronic world. Your days are spent going from air-conditioned house to car to workplace, with your ear glued to a cell phone or your fingers typing away on your personal digital assistant in between. But as people try to re-connect with nature, a new trend in home design — bringing the indoors outside — is emerging.
Many new and remodeled homes are blurring the lines between indoor and
outdoor spaces. The New American Home is a home built annually in conjunction with NAHB’s International Builders’ Show to showcase state-of-the-art home-building techniques and materials. The 2009 home in Las Vegas, Nev., was designed with 1,791 square feet of covered outdoor space including a recessed patio with waterfall and fireplace and living room with outdoor televisions. If you’re thinking about building or remodeling to enhance the outdoor spaces at your home, here are a few of the latest outdoor living trends: Fire elements. These can take the form of fireplaces or fire pits, or be as simple as a free-standing clay chimenea. Wood-burning elements are the most common, but they can also be outfitted to burn gas or a gel. Each has its own advantages or disadvantages with cost, maintenance, and other considerations such as smell or the crackling sound commonly associated with wood fires. Fire pits can be portable or built-in, and are often made with materials such as copper, iron or stone. Some feature colored, decorative glass pieces laid out in designs that reflect the flames. Beds. Forget about hammocks or folding lawn chairs! Today, it’s all about ultimate comfort. Outdoor beds have been seen on the pool decks of chic hotels in hip cities like Miami and Los Angeles for years. Designed for lounging or even napping, they come in a variety of sizes, generally have a futon-style mattress, and some have adjustable backrests. They are covered in weatherproof fabric, and matching your color scheme is easy with coordinating throw pillows.
Showers. Formerly seen just at beach houses and used strictly for removing sand, outdoor
showers are now found in multi-million dollar Manhattan penthouses, apartment rooftops and suburban neighborhoods for everyday use. They incorporate natural elements such as stone, bamboo and plants, and are strategically designed to provide privacy, yet allow the user to enjoy the view and the feeling of showering in nature. Having inviting outdoor living spaces in your home will help when it’s time to sell, too. In the National Association of Home Builders’ Consumer Preferences Surveys for both 2004 and 2007, more than three-quarters of respondents said having a patio, front porch or deck on their home was “desirable” or “essential.” And in 2007, 62 percent wanted an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, a category that wasn’t even an option in the 2004 survey. So gather your friends around the fire pit, take an afternoon siesta on your outdoor bed, get ready for work with a refreshing backyard shower, or, check out www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dind Indoors Out” on the DIY Network for more ideas on how to embrace the great outdoors without leaving your yard! To find a builder or remodeler in your area to help you, contact the Missoula Building Industry Association or visit www.buildmissoula.com
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Remodel Within Your Limits:
Tips on coming in Under Budget a portion of the design fee, if you end up signing a construction
Whether you’ve lived there for five months
contract with them down the road.
or 15 years, it’s not uncommon to find that you are delighted with your home — with one or two nagging
exceptions.
When interviewing remodelers for your project, asking several
You’d really like to remodel, but the project often gets pushed to
key questions may enable you to save money. If you’re adding
the end of the “to do” list, because it’s either too expensive or too
windows, see if you can use snap-in window grilles instead of windows
inconvenient to be without a kitchen or bathroom for an extended
with true divided lights. This could save you up to $200 per window.
period of time. Still, let’s face it, the harvest gold kitchen, worn
Need new flooring? Find out if you can substitute seamless vinyl
carpeting, or the cracked bathroom tiles have got to go.
for ceramic or unglazed tile; or if you can swap hardwood floors for
carpeting.
In many cases, the reason your home may feel inadequate is that
the average American house was built in the 1960’s and is now pushing
forty or fifty. In a sense, your home is in the throes of a mid-life crisis,
the comforts you take for granted, such as hot water or a flushable
and it’s up to you to address the situation with some remodeling.
toilet. When signing a contract to improve any room of your home,
And, with interest rates at historic lows, there’s no better time to take
assess the capacity for makeshift spaces. You may find the disruption
advantage of home equity financing to fund your project.
easier to weather if you can carve out room for a small refrigerator
and coffee pot, while your kitchen is out of commission. If not, you
Your first steps are to determine how much money you can spend
and to define your vision of the completed project. Working with a
Remodeling is a dirty business, and you may find yourself without
may want to consider a temporary move to save both time and money.
professional designer will help ensure your
Moving out entirely also will speed up the
vision comes to life and will prompt you
remodeling process by allowing workers to
to define your goals. For example, do you
forgo the meticulous nightly clean up.
want an innovative new design, or are you
Whether your remodeling project is
striving for functionality?
large or small, it’s important to carefully
think through your options and talk to
If you’re having trouble getting started,
there’s help. “Remodeling Your Home”
several remodelers before you get started.
offers valuable hints on how to set priorities,
“Remodeling Your Home” provides home
remodel within a budget, understand a
owners new to the process with helpful hints
contract, and apply for permits. In order to
ranging from choosing a remodeler who is
“avoid sticker shock” author Carol Davitt
a member of NAHB Remodelers to writing
suggests hiring a design-build firm, which
a proper change order — and everything in
will significantly enhance communication
between.
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Imagine the possibilities - a Home of Your Own Learn the process
Like most industries, real estate has its own language,
definitions, and acronyms. Education is the key to understanding. Through support from Montana Board of Housing (MBOH), home buyer education classes are offered statewide by
Sounds good, doesn’t it? “A home of your own.” You pick the colors, plant a garden, and the kids can have a dog. At the same time, you may know someone who struggled with ownership. How do you know if the time is right for you to buy a house and how to avoid pitfalls?
NeighborWorks Montana and partner organizations. Nationallyapproved curriculum is tailored to local areas, and taught by certified instructors. Topics include: what ‘mortgageready’ means; choosing a lender; find a real estate agent who understands your needs; evaluating credit; budgeting, and much, much more! Costs are minimal, and the investment in your future is beyond measure. Anyone can take the course, regardless of income. Schedules are posted on the Montana Homeownership Network (MHN) site http://nwmt.org/Templates/MHNHome. html. If you don’t have Internet access, please call 1.866.587.2244 or 406.761.5861.
Arrange financing Unless you have enough cash to buy a home, you will need a loan. If your down payment savings are less than 20% of the house price, your loan will need to be insured or guaranteed. There are many types of loans, insurance, guarantees and programs. A good local lender can help you pick the best option. Click the “Lender” button on the MHN website for an interactive map of MBOH lenders. Lenders review your income and credit (called underwriting) and qualify you for your loan. Depending on your income, financial assistance may be available for down payment and closing costs.
Shop for a home
While it’s not required to use a real estate agent to shop for a home, it is a good idea. Licensed professionals not only have access
to homes on the market, but are skilled in negotiation. Many take specialized training to be designated Workforce Housing Specialists. Click the “Real Estate Professional” button on the MHN website to find agents in your area.
MBOH – Mortgages made in Montana that stay in Montana
MBOH offers loan options through local lenders. Our programs offer attractive interest rates and closing cost assistance for
eligible buyers and veterans. MBOH also offers tax credits in the form of Mortgage Credit Certificates. Visit our booth at the show, or www.housing.mt.gov.
A home of your own. Learn the process and work with trusted advisors to make it a reality!
Montana Board of Housing is a state agency under the Housing Act of 1975, attached to the Department of Commerce for
administrative purposes. The Board is self-supporting and does not receive appropriations from the state general fund.
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Edgell Building & Development, Inc. 316 Expressway Missoula, MT 59808 www.edgellbuilding.com
David Edgell started remodeling homes in Missoula over 30 years
communication are all trademarks of the Edgell approach. We
ago. His company has grown into one of the area’s largest, most
take pride in every project – large or small, custom or starter
respected builders through its collective staff experience, history
home, new-build or remodel – and we value the relationships
of smart financial growth, and exacting craftsmanship and design.
we build with our customers. Just one conversation with David
Along with sons Justin and Mark, David continues to build the
Edgell is all it takes to know he means it when he says, “As
company into an innovative leader in building and remodeling in
much as we enjoy the building process, meeting new clients and
Missoula and the surrounding areas.
building relationships with them is the most rewarding part of our
business.”
Edgell Building specializes in value-engineered design,
building and remodeling, embracing today’s demand for highperformance, energy efficient homes that are both affordable and stylish. Over the years, David Edgell and his experienced staff have built relationships with Missoula’s finest subcontractors, bringing an unparalleled level of craftsmanship, care and integrity to each of its building and remodeling projects.
Accurate timelines, thorough budgets and constant client
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How to Change the View Without Moving
So, you want a new house but dread the mere thought of “the move”? Don’t
fret. In this dilemma, you really can have it both ways — just remodel! Too much work, you say? Nonsense. The “do-it-yourself ” segment has lost a share of the market. Most people who decide to remodel their homes hire contractors.
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Remodeling Trends
Some home owners are building whole rooms onto their houses. One popular
addition is the master bedroom suite. Home owners can easily convert their old bedroom into an office, media room or spare bedroom — whatever fits their lifestyle. In many cases, remodelors are adding these rooms on the upper levels of the homes. This technique helps conserve land and space. Other home owners hire contractors to finish their basements. With this choice, they benefit from a whole room of living space without altering their home’s exterior appearance.
Many remodeling contractors are working on kitchens and bathrooms. In
their kitchens, home owners want more counter space, natural-wood cabinetry and Corion countertops. The stainless steel, industrial look is also popular in today’s remodeled kitchens. In addition, many home owners want bigger bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and spacious showers. Most home owners who choose to remodel want to create the illusion of space. So, they request light paint colors such as white, bone and almond. They also want additional large windows.
A sizeable number of home owners are ripping up their wall-to-wall carpet
and replacing it with hardwood floors. If they can’t have wooden floors, they choose
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floors with laminated surfaces. Many remodeling contractors add features to homes that make them more energy efficient and “environmentally conscious.” For instance, they can install energysaving glass windows and skylights. Some are even adding solar panels on rooftops. A good remodel job can help home owners preserve their environment.
So, if you’re considering a change but want to stay put, try remodeling. Believe
it: contractors can perform miracles. You will feel like you have a brand-new house, but you won’t have to leave your friends or all the conveniences of your old neighborhood.
To find a remodeler near you contact Missoula Building Industry Association
or visit www.buildmissoula.com
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McCollum Builders & Design is owned and operated by
light commercial design and construction as well. Doug spent
Douglas McCollum. The company has been in business since 2004,
time at MSU studying Architecture and uses this knowledge when
but Doug has been involved in various aspects of the building
designing for his clients. Doug continues to further his education
industry for over twenty years. Born and raised in the Nine Mile
through the National Home Builders Association, Missoula
Valley west of Missoula, Doug is proud to be a local builder helping
Building Industry Association and Design Institute For Builders.
the community he grew up in succeed while emphasizing work
with Montana owned businesses. McCollum Builders & Design’s
to detail and meeting the customer’s needs are keys to success.
first official project was the 2005 Parade of Homes entry “The
Doug has said, “When you take time to listen to the needs of each
Continental.” In 2009 McCollum Builders &Design entered “The
individual and design the project to fit their needs, you will find
Fishin’ Log” in the Parade of Homes. “The Fishin’ Log” was an
success. “ Doug currently resides in “The Continental: and finds his
extensive remodel project encompassing home, shop and landscape
home a great hands-on design tool. Clients are able to see a living
design. In the remodel category “The Fishin’ Log” received Best
example of how energy-efficient hoes are designed and function.
Overall Design, Craftsmanship Award, Memorable Décor, and tied
The clients also see how a home can be integrated with various
for Notable Kitchen. McCollum Builders & design’s emphasis is
green-build products and techniques. Doug has found that his
on energy-efficient homes with one-level living that caters to the
clients have a better idea of what they want after they have seen the
“baby boomer” generation. New design and building homes are the
details and circulation of the home.
main focus for the company, but remodel projects certainly keep
It is important to McCollum Builders & Design to blend
the company busy. The size of the project can vary from a one-room
architecture, technology, and energy efficiency in order to achieve
remodel to large home construction in locations all across the state.
an economical project that still exceeds the customers’ vision.
In recent years McCollum Builders & Design has ventured into
McCollum Builders & Design believes the personal attention
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reaming of your new living space? Your
home is a reflection of whom you are and how you want to live. You have a project in mind and you are ready to take the first step. Here are a few pointers
HOW TO GET STARTED ON YOUR OWN.....
to get you started. Don’t let your dream turn into a nightmare. Following these steps will help make your project successful. You can create a space that feels like your own, stay within your budget and have fun doing it.
Find your inspirations. Don’t limit yourself. Collect images from
magazines or web sites that convey your vision. Your inspirations can come from favorite works of art, pieces of sentimental jewelry, or colorful quilts. You may have ideas from places that you have vacationed or from childhood memories. Finding and collecting your inspirations will help you keep focus. If you choose to work with a professional designer, share your collection. They can help you fi nd common themes and products that fit within that vision.
Decide how the space will function. More and more homeowners
are demanding smaller homes with the same features of their larger counterparts. They require flexible spaces that can function in many ways. These kinds of spaces allow for more economical living without sacrificing performance. List all of the activities that you will perform in your space. The larger the list, the more complex the design. If you decide to use a professional designer, they can help the room function more effectively. Ultimately, a well-designed space can save you money.
Prioritize your scope of work. Make a list of everything that
needs to be done in order of importance. Prioritizing the project list can help you in many ways. First, if your budget is smaller than the list, you may know what to edit. It may also help you to realize what
comfortable spending. If you intend on doing
the project
yourself, start shopping. Begin by pricing out
the first items
on your job list and continue. You will know
quickly how far
your budget will stretch. If your decide to use
a professional
contractor, you will be given a budget for the
items you must
shop for. These typically include items like lighting, flooring, cabinetry, tile, and plumbing. If you feel uncomfortable using exact numbers to describe your budget while shopping, don’t. Use words such as “builder’s grade” or “tight” to convey to your salesperson or designer that you will have limited resources to complete your project. They will know where to direct you. On the other hand, you may communicate that you are looking to use mid-level products that perform well but aren’t extravagant. Your salesperson should lead you to products that are practical but may not have all the features or design options of more their more expensive counterparts. Finally, your budget may not be an issue. You can express this by saying that are interested in high-end finishes. Be realistic. If the prices of the products you are choosing aren’t fitting the budget, you need to downsize the scope of work, increase your budget or give up some features. Setting a budget and knowing how to communicate that budget will insure that you don’t waste valuable time and money.
Achieving these steps before the project starts may be time
consuming, but are worth it. You will have a positive experience and end up with a great result.
features are important to you and your lifestyle. You can spend your
- Amy Williams Abbey Carpet and Floor, Missoula, MT
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Value
The of Homeownership Homeownership is An Enduring Goal
Since our nation’s first days as a newly-fledged republic,
homeownership has been a cherished ideal. Reasons as diverse as our population have impelled generations of Americans to work hard and make the sacrifices necessary to own a home.
That’s because the benefits of homeownership are many. Perhaps
most important is that owning a home provides an unparalleled sense of well-being, security and achievement.
Moreover, homeownership has always been – and continues to
be – the single best long-term investment for most Americans. It is a primary source of wealth and financial security for many households, helping to provide for education, retirement and more.
Even in the wake of the Great Recession with its severe housing
market crisis, Americans continue to value homeownership. Almost all (95%) of the people polled in a survey* conducted earlier this year for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) by a nationally-known polling firm said they are happy with their decision to own a home. That sentiment held true even among people whose homes are “under water.” Eighty-three percent of those who owe more on their mortgage than their home’s current value said they are happy with their decision to own a home.
The nationwide survey of 2,000 people who are likely to vote in
the 2012 elections also found that a significant majority – 75 percent – think owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make
and is worth the ups and downs of the housing market. Among people who don’t currently own a home, 73 percent hope to own a home in the future, the poll found.
Homeownership Generates Jobs and Strengthens the Economy
Just as homeownership provides many benefits to individual
families, it also benefits the nation. Whenever new homes are built, new jobs are created and a permanent source of ongoing revenue for local, state and federal government springs to life.
Just consider: building 100 average single-family homes creates
305 jobs and generates more than $23 million in wage and business income as well as $8.9 million in taxes and revenue for state, local and federal governments.
The employment impacts are broad based, extending far beyond
the construction workers employed directly to build the homes. Jobs are generated in the industries that manufacture and supply the many products that go into building the home. They are also created when real estate agents, lawyers and brokers provide services to home builders and home buyers.
And the benefits don’t stop there. When 100 families move into
new homes, they spend $740,000 more than usual on appliances, furnishings, and property alterations, creating a further economic stimulus.
In normal economic times, fully 17 percent of the nation’s
economy relies on housing. Equally important, new homes are “Made in America.” Most of the products used in construction are manufactured right here at home in the U.S. by our countrymen.
Attacks on a Principle that Americans Hold Dear
Despite the many benefits that homeownership provides for
families, its potential to create millions of jobs and its value to the nation’s economy, it is under attack.
Policymakers are pushing for sweeping tax code changes that
could prevent millions of families from ever setting foot on the homeownership ladder.
Some of the proposals under consideration include eliminating
or reducing the mortgage interest deduction and the deductions for property taxes and the interest on home equity loans. This would hurt those who have played by the rules and sacrificed to get to where they are today, and it would send shockwaves through the economy.
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Although detractors claim that the
charged with defining a “qualified residential mortgage” for secondary market purposes.
mortgage interest deduction primarily
The proposed minimum 20 percent downpayment would quickly become the nationwide
benefits the wealthy, younger
standard and would put homeownership far beyond the reach of most first-time home
households and middle
buyers and middle-class households. NAHB estimates that it would take 12 years
income home owners are
for the typical family to save enough money for a 20 percent downpayment
actually the biggest
on a median-priced single-family home; other research indicates that it
beneficiaries.
could take even longer.
Abolishing
or limiting
Low-downpayment mortgages have been originated safely for decades and are not what drove the housing market crisis.
the mortgage interest
Irresponsible lending and subprime, no documentation
deduction would also
and other alternative mortgage products were
inflict serious damage
largely to blame.
on millions of middle-
Prudent underwriting standards that
class home owners and
ensure that buyers can afford their mortgage – not
the struggling housing
draconian downpayment requirements – are what
market by further depressing home values.
the market needs. The Administration and regulators must acknowledge this fact and offer a plan that ensures a safe and
Ultimately, it would force more current home owners under water and increase the
healthy mortgage market and keeps low-downpayment options readily available.
number of foreclosures while preventing potential home owners from getting a
The Bottom Line
toehold in the market.
value homeownership. That’s a lesson that elected officials would do well to remember.
Indirect But Equally Damaging
– believe the federal government should provide tax incentives to promote homeownership.
Some of the other threats to
Despite the housing market crisis and economic uncertainties, Americans continue to The NAHB poll also showed that 73 percent of all respondents – both owners and renters
homeownership may be less visible, but
And across the political spectrum, more than half – 57 percent – said they would be less likely
certainly are no less damaging. A number
to vote for a candidate who supports eliminating the mortgage interest deduction.
of members of Congress support abolishing
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and ending
remains attainable and that access to safe, decent and affordable housing remains a national
the federal backstop to housing.
priority.
* Note: This national survey of 2,000 likely 2012 voters was conducted May 3-9, 2011 by Public
This would immediately drive up the
As the debate over housing policy unfolds, it is crucial to ensure that homeownership
cost of long-term financing and destabilize
Opinion Strategies of Alexandria, Va., and Lake Research Partners of Washington, D.C. It has a
the housing market. A reliable supply of
margin of error of +2.19%.
affordable 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage financing is essential to a vibrant housing market, and Congress should ensure that the federal government plays an appropriate role in keeping mortgages readily available and affordable for America’s working families.
Another little known threat comes at
the hands of federal regulatory agencies
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First American Title Company...................... ................................................(406) 829-2540
Arledge Masonry..................(406) 543-8998 Axmen....................................(406) 728-7020
Big Sky Granite.....................(406) 251-8474 Big Sky Insulations Inc. .......(406) 388-4146 Billingslea & Moran Inc.......(406) 240-6231 Bitterroot Turf Farm............(406) 961-1184 Blackfoot Telecommunications Group ................................................(406) 541-5181 Block Mountain Stone Inc. ............................ ................................................(406) 826-4025 BMC.......................................(406) 728-4750 Boyce Lumber & Design Center.................... ................................................(406) 728-7100
Columbia Paint.....................(406) 549-6111 Community Bank - Missoula......................... ................................................(406) 542-5254
Empire Building Materials..(406) 543-4700
Farm Bureau Financial Services.................... ................................................(406) 728-6811 Farmers State Bank...............(406) 642-3431
First Call Computer Solutions....................... ................................................(406) 721-4592 First Interstate Bank.............(406) 523-4479
Counter Solutions Inc.........(406) 721-0260
First Security Bank...............(406) 329-1958
Creekside Construction of Montana LLC ................................................(406) 859-4663
Full Spectrum Painting Inc. ........................... ................................................(406) 251-3583
Culligan Water Conditioning........................ ................................................(406) 721-1991
Gaddy Construction LLC ...(406) 531-2073
Custom Wood Floors...........(406) 251-4270
GAF-ELK Materials Corporation................. ................................................(406) 273-5459
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2011 Missoula Building Industry Association Membership directory Garden City Florascaping LLC...................... ................................................(406) 549-5459 Garden City Granite Inc................................. . ...............................................(406) 728-2220 Garden City Paint & Glass..(406) 549-0608 Garden City Plumbing & Heating Inc.......... ................................................(406) 728-5550 Garramone Builders Inc. .....(406) 728-1285 Gary Ince Construction Inc.......................... ................................................(406) 777-2472 Gates Construction..............(406) 721-3710 Gavin-Hanks Architectural Studio............... ................................................(406) 543-1477 Gensco Inc. ...........................(406) 543-1133 Graybeal Heating & Air Conditioning......... ................................................(406) 549-5075
Integrity Window & Door...(406) 541-0899 Interstate Alarm Company Inc...................... ................................................(406) 728-4546
McCollum Builders & Design........................ ................................................(406) 542-2896 McCue Construction Inc ....(406) 549-2471
J.S. Custom Homes Inc. .......(406) 626-4479
McElmurry Homes Inc. ......(406) 531-1892
Jack Riska Insulation............(406) 549-1303
Milodragovich Dale Steinbrenner & Nygren P.C. ...........................(406) 728-1455
John The Plumber Inc. .........(406) 251-3744 Junkermier Clark Campanella Stevens......... ................................................(406) 549-4148
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce........ ................................................(406) 543-6623
Karl Tyler Chevrolet.............(406) 721-2438
Missoula Federal Credit Union..................... ................................................(406) 523-3300
Kinetico Quality Water Systems.................... ................................................(406) 363-1782
Missoula Property Management................... ................................................(406) 251-8500
Knife River.............................(406) 532-5250
Missoulian.............................(406) 523-5355
Koemans Construction Inc............................ ................................................(406) 726-2058
Montana Closets...................(406) 728-5263
Lambros Real Estate.............. (406 532-9200
Montana Murphy Beds........(406) 240-3927
Grimsley’s Exteriors Inc......(406) 728-6650
Laura Walker....................(406) 532-9361
Montana Northwest Company...................... ................................................(406) 721-4033
Grizzly Fence.........................(406) 549-3993
Susan Liane.......................(406) 370-1010
Montana Radiant..................(406) 239-7193
Habitat For Humanity-Missoula................... ................................................(406) 549-8210
Bruno Friia.......................(406) 532-9200
Montana Stone Gallery........(406) 541-7625
Rick Meisinger.................(406) 240-6031
Morrison-Maierle Inc. .........(406) 542-8880
Haskins Excavating LLC .....(406) 382-0090
Langel & Associates PC .......(406) 728-8858
Heidi Zsupnik Photography........................... ................................................(406) 360-1990
Mostad Construction Inc. ...(406) 542-0200
Lawns of Montana................(406) 728-9517
Mountain Broadcasting.......(406) 542-1025
Hess Homework Inc.............(406) 544-5208
Lawson Flooring Inc. ...........(406) 251-2884
Highland Homes..................(406) 493-1408
LC Staffing.............................(406) 542-3377
Mountain Copper Creations LLP.................. ................................................(406) 880-9411
Hilton Garden Inn of Missoula..................... ................................................(406) 532-5304
Liberty Electric.....................(406) 721-4177
Mountain Supply Company........................... ................................................(406) 543-8255
Living Room Furniture, The.......................... ................................................(406) 721-1340
Mountain West Bank...........(406) 542-6211
Loren’s Carpet One...............(406) 251-2700
Mountain West Farm Bureau......................... ................................................(406) 829-2726
Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park.............. ................................................(406) 721-8550 Hoyt Homes Inc...................(406) 728-5642
Lowe’s.....................................(406) 329-1828
Muehlhausen Construction Inc. ................... ................................................(406) 251-6000
I Know Jack LLC ..................(406) 250-1282
LS Jensen Construction & Ready Mix.......... ................................................(406) 728-1400
Murdochs Ranch & Home Supply LLC........ ................................................(406) 549-2355
IHESS Inc. .............................(406) 543-4495
MacArthur Company..........(406) 327-9250
Mutual Materials..................(406) 549-2011
Independent Publishing......(406) 543-6609
Masonry Center, The ...........(406) 721-6696
North Slope Sustainable Wood LLC ............. ................................................(406) 240-0314
Independent Roofing LLC ..(406) 396-6077
Max Media of Montana/ABC/KTMF........... ................................................(406) 542-8900
Huff Construction................(406) 543-3274 Hutton Fine Builders Inc. ....(406) 273-7776
Insured Titles Inc. ................(406) 728-7900
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Northwest Factory Finishes Inc. ................... ................................................(406) 721-3217
2011 Missoula Building Industry Association Membership directory NorthWestern Energy..........(406) 542-5953 Opportunity Resources Inc............................ ................................................(406) 239-7472
Rocky Mountain Lumber Company............. ................................................(406) 375-2540 Rodda Paint Co.....................(406) 721-5800
Overhead Door Company...(406) 549-8565
Russ Enterprises LLC ...........(406) 251-7940
Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services.....................(406) 543-3086
Schrock Construction Inc. .. (406) 961-6808
Payne Financial Group........(406) 728-2910 Pella Window Store..............(406) 542-3840 Pierce Flooring and Design Center............... ................................................(406) 543-8224 pLAND Land Use Consulting....................... ................................................(406) 214-7475 Plumbing Works Inc. ...........(406) 721-2447 Potter-Frame Enterprises....(406) 327-0509 Premier Paints.......................(406) 541-7768
Shelley Howard Consulting.(406) 544-3269 Sherwin-Williams Paint......(406) 543-5950 Sierra Pacific Windows........(406) 728-6142 Sign Pro..................................(406) 721-9359 Stensrud Cabinet Company.(406) 543-4144 Stensrude Homes Inc. ..........(888) 307-3410 Sterling Savings Bank...........(406) 541-6208 Steven Laber..........................(406) 543-4515
Time Rental...........................(406) 543-7136 Titan Machinery Inc. ...........(406) 543-7782 Title Services Inc. .................(406) 728-8404 Town Square Media..............(406) 728-9300 Treasure State Bank..............(406) 543-8700 Truco Systems Inc. ...............(406) 961-4990 TruGreen...............................(406) 829-8784 Twite Family Partnership....(406) 240-2581 United Locating Services.....(406) 541-9571 UniVision Computers..........(406) 721-8876 US Bank.................................(406) 523-2354 Valley Landscape..................(406) 721-7107 Valpak of Montana...............(406) 251-1411
ProBuild.................................(406) 542-2125
Stewart Title of Missoula County.................. ................................................(406) 728-1500
Professional Consultants Inc......................... ................................................(406) 728-1880
Stitches Embroidery & Screenprinting......... ................................................(406) 549-2632
Wagner’s Home Furnishings.......................... ................................................(406) 728-3214
Professional Property Management Inc....... ................................................(406) 721-8990
Straight Line Construction.(406) 251-5855
Water’s Edge Properties LLP.......................... ................................................(406) 549-1679
StraightEdge Construction.. (406) 531-7261
Prudential Montana Real Estate.................... ................................................(406) 721-4141
Sue B Design.........................(406) 239-8701
Shelley Bundy...................(406) 329-2068
Summit Roofing Inc .............(406) 829-9100
Donna Hamilton.............(406) 329-2046
Superior Hardwoods & Millwork Inc........... ................................................(406) 251-2272
Rhonda Hunt...................(406) 329-2019 Dan Ermantinger.............(406) 721-4141 Quality Seamless Gutters.....(406) 728-4002 R & S Supply..........................(406) 549-5050 R.C. Hobbs Company..........(406) 493-6961 Ranch Club, The ...................(406) 532-1000 RBM Cabinets & Lumber....(406) 728-3535 River’s Edge Homes & Realty......................... ................................................(406) 728-9400 Riverworks Inc. ....................(406) 728-9065 Robert Robinson Architects........................... ................................................(406) 543-6240
Superior Wall Systems of Montana LLC ...... ................................................(406) 721-7797 Sustainable Building Systems LLC................ ................................................(406) 541-8410
Vann’s.....................................(406) 541-6000
Wayne Dalton Genie Sales Center................ ................................................(406) 728-6243 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage......................... ................................................(406) 829-3409 Western Montana Lighting.(406) 543-7166 Western Rockies Radio........(406) 541-1071 Western States Insurance.....(406) 721-1000 Western Title & Escrow.......(406) 728-0990
Suter Construction...............(406) 529-5375
WGM Group Inc. .................(406) 728-4611
Sweet Pea Inc. .......................(406) 728-3533
Whetzel Concrete Construction................... ................................................(406) 726-3316
Tamarack Construction Company Inc......... ................................................(406) 273-9821
Wild Wood Construction....(843) 522-0921
Temp Right Service Inc. ......(406) 728-1111
Windermere Real Estate......(406) 541-6550
Territorial-Landworks Inc... (406) 721-0142
Woodhouse Construction Inc. ..................... ................................................(406) 793-4087
The Montana Radio Company...................... ................................................(406) 329-1860 Three Rivers Home Builders Inc. .................. ................................................(406) 626-5732
Worden Thane P.C................(406) 721-3400 Your Custom Cellar LLC .....(406) 360-6629
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