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With the help of our Gold Key Sponsor’s; the Missoula Building Industry Association enthusiastically brings the 8th Annual trade Show to the public.

Our non-profit organization is more the 54 years old and continues to promote the value and quality of our members’ building products and services for your home. You will be inspired by the informational seminars and displays of the newest materials, building techniques, equipment and methods of financing.

Nearly 100 vendors will be under the same roof to answer any and all of your building and remodeling questions, from plumbers to electricians, to mortgage brokers or cabinet retailers, and to landscapers or lighting experts. We have it all!

I would personally like to thank all the volunteers and staff for their long hours spent putting this event together. I also want to thank you, the participant, for supporting our organization, its members and their businesses.

We look forward to seeing you at the Trade Show.

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Michele Bashor - Chairperson Quality Seamless Gutters of MT Inc.

Josh Ballman Integrity Window & Door

Vicki Houk Western RockiesT Radio 107 The Ranch

Heather Nichols Tamarack Construction Company

Brandy Fowler First Call Computer Solutions

Lantha Reinhart Missoula Property Management

Deborah Nelson Claude Sammoury Vann’s

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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.

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Insider Hints for

Design on a

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hot as well,” says Warnock.

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pages of Architectural

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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Follow product directions. Read everything that comes with the product and take it seriously.

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Get a detailed, illustrated home repair and maintenance book.

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Conduct careful and thorough preparation. Set everything up and protect surrounding

surfaces and furniture.

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Practice with the tools.

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Follow safety procedures and use proper safety equipment.

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-

no breaks. In an R-value battle between panels and stick frame, SIPs win.

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

building system for all green certification programs including ENERGY

Northwest for over 17 years. But what are they?

STAR®, LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), and the

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

buildings, which saves energy and money. On a clear summer day, a traditional black tar or asphalt roof absorbs sunlight at about 100 watts (roughly the power of a bright incandescent light bulb) per square inch, and black surfaces in the sun can become 90ᵒF hotter than white surfaces, heating both the building and the surrounding air. This increases energy use in airconditioned buildings, makes non air-conditioned buildings uncomfortable, and inevitably shortens the life of the roof. Substituting a Conklin white roof for a traditional dark roof reduces the conduction of heat into the building, convection of heat into the external air, and thermal radiation of heat into the atmosphere. The implementation of cool roofs nationwide could conserve up to $1 billion in cooling costs annually.

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Their roofing & coating products have been on the market for 42 years, with over 2 billion square feet of roofing throughout the United States.

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white top coat that is ENERGY STAR rated, and provides decades

than a less-efficient, conventional counterpart, consumers must

of protection. Single-ply membrane, fabric reinforced coatings,

be able to recover their investment from increased utility bill

and single-ply re-coating applications are similar products that

savings within a reasonable period of time. With the Conklin

can be used for flat commercial roofs that are applied over the

Systems, many consumers have received a complete return on their

existing roof and give the roof a fire and chemical resistance that

investment within 7 years just from reduced cooling costs, let alone

will not crack. These coatings can be put on metal, asphalt built-up,

the significant tax breaks businesses can receive for using ENERGY

modified bitumen, polyurethane foam and single-ply roofs in less

STAR certified products. To learn more about these tax credits

time and for a lot less money than by just replacing the roof. This

for energy efficiency, visit www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_

ENERGY STAR certified commercial roofing system can qualify

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for significant tax credits or rebates for being “green” building

materials that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas

the Conklin Systems, go to the National Green Building Funding

emissions.

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ENERGY STAR is a labeling program set forth by the U.S.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department

of Energy (DOE) to effectively distinguish products that use

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

sacrificing performance.

Roofing & Coatings, established in 1980 has been utilizing Conklin

roofing products and materials since 1983 and has recently added

To earn the ENERGY STAR Label, a product must contribute

There is funding available that your roof my qualify for using

“Our goal is to educate the consumer about the green

to significant energy savings nationwide, increase energy

the roofing systems to their services. They offer roof coatings for

efficiency and deliver these features while performing as required

flat, low slope or metal roofs that come with the industries best

by consumers. Product energy consumption and performance

warranties and also provide yearly inspections at no cost, for more

are then measured and certified when the manufacturers that

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performance test data that is verified by the EPA through its compliance audit program. If the qualified product costs more

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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

Let Straightedge Construction help you answer these questions and/

has different needs, different budgets, and different dreams about

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

Being a Certified Green Professional also encourages

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projects. Jim has been very involved in the Missoula Building Industry’s many committees over the years. He is the president of the Remodeler’s Counsel for 2012 as well as builder co-chair of

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Accessible Design PO Box 9348 Missoula, MT 59807 don@garramonebuilders.com

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

Homes has the experience and expertise to not only build your

a realistic budget you can live with during construction is as

project, but build a relationship that you will value for years to

important as choosing a builder with the right experience to walk

come. To find out more about the Hoyt Homes building experience

you through the remodeling, custom, or restoration construction

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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.

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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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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

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McCollum Builders and Design 8467 Wise River Rd Missoula, MT 59803 (406) 542-2896

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

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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.

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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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Dara’s Home Design.............(406) 726-7776 Dayspring Restoration Inc. .(406) 543-6070 Deneve & Kahl Concrete Inc......................... ................................................(406) 273-2324

Bullfrog Spas of Montana....(406) 251-1340

Design Air Inc. .....................(406) 251-7997

C.T.H. Inc. Masonry & Remodeling ............. ................................................(406) 240-6968

Dig It Excavating Inc. ..........(406) 880-2643

AlphaGraphics Missoula.....(406) 728-4810 Alpine Granite Accents LLC.......................... ................................................(406) 375-8406

Caras Nursery & Landscape LLC.................. ................................................(406) 543-3333

American Solutioins for Business................. ................................................(406) 407-3535

Carl Construction................(406) 543-3512

Anderson’s Masonry Hearth & Home ................................................(406) 728-6790

D & N Siding & Windows...(406) 961-4293

Buckley Builders...................(406) 728-2631

Caras Management Company....................... ................................................(406) 543-9798

Anderson Heating & A/C & Plumbing ................................................(406) 728-8048

Cyrus Building LLC .............(406) 493-0662

Carpet Brokers of Missoula............................ ................................................(406) 543-3111 Castlerock Construction Inc. ........................ ................................................(406) 360-8824

Dirtman Sprinklers Inc. ......(406) 251-6291 District XI Human Resource Council.......... ................................................(406) 728-3710 DJ & A Consulting Eng & Survey................. ................................................(406) 721-4320 Doubletree Hotel..................(406) 728-3100 Edgell Building & Development Inc............. ................................................(406) 721-1826 Eko Compost Inc. ................(406) 721-1423

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Eli & Associates....................(406) 549-5022

B & E Corp............................(406) 728-9410

Charter Construction Inc............................... ................................................(406) 542-2434

Epic Steel Corp......................(406) 542-1711

Baer Concrete Inc. ...............(406) 251-7030

Cherry Creek Radio.............(406) 728-5000

Express Employment Professionals.............. ................................................(406) 542-0323

BC Electric LLC ....................(406) 880-8893

Chuck’s Welding...................(406) 961-4043

Beaudette Consulting Engineers................... ................................................(406) 721-7315

Classic Hardwood Floors............................... ................................................(406) 549-5295

Beaver Hardwood Floors.....(406) 251-4717

Clawson Manufacturing Inc.......................... ................................................(406) 543-9325

Farmers State Bank...............(406) 829-5000

College of Technology.........(406) 243-7608

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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