Spring Home Improvement 2016 by Billings Gazette

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33RD ANNUAL

Spring Home Improvement Show March 4, 5 & 6 MetraPark Expo Center & Montana Pavilion

The largest trade show in a five state area with more than 650 exhibits

33rd Annual

OFFICIAL 2016 GUIDE

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Spring Home Improvement Show marks 33 years of projects inspiring you to get serious about redesigning your domain

Freshen up your home for the spring season...........Page 4

Home trends to expect in the year ahead................. Page 12

Map and vendor list............................... Page 8-9

Top 5 home projects to help you save money.........Page 13

By TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com

Tips for safer renovations.............................Page 10

5 things to consider before expanding your home.......Page 14

If you’ve been waiting for signs of spring, here are a few: The groundhog did not see his shadow, February has graced Billings with 60-degree days and the Spring Home Improvement Show is right around the corner. Panicking? Don’t be. You’ve got plenty of time to get your house in order before summer. But you might want to get all of your ducts in a row now, spring clean and be ready to lay down the hammer on planning summer projects, only to pick it back up again when the dog days do arrive. The Spring Home Improvement Show takes place March 4-6 at the MetraPark Expo Center and Montana Pavilion. Bring a notepad and allow the show to cross the t’s and dot the i’s on your list of home improvement needs. Featuring a myriad of home-related businesses, product demonstrations, food and fun for the whole family, there is truly something for everyone, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking to beef up your cherished estate’s property value.

The official guide to the Spring Home Improvement Show is a special advertising section of The Billings Gazette. General Manager Dave Worstell

Special Sections Coordinator Spencyr Schmaltz

Advertising Director Ryan Brosseau

Content Editor Tara Cady

Access the Spring Home Improvement Show guide at www.billingsgazette.com/specialsections

A family affair Three generations of Hedins comprise Rimrock Promotions, the family-owned and operated business that has put on this larger-than-life expo in Billings for the last 33 years. Extravagant doesn’t seem to cover the largest home improvement show of its kind within the region. With over 100,000 square feet of inside exhibits and 35,000 square feet of exhibits outdoors, you might want to devote two or three days to a show of this caliber. “We’re pretty blessed,” admits Devon Hedin of the show’s success. Devon and his brother Beau are following in their father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, guided by the original mission to support local businesses. “Ninety percent of our vendors are from Billings and Laurel,” says Devon. “We max at 650 exhibits and have a waiting list each year. Spots are sold by Thanksgiving and the high demand and variety allows us to be selective.”

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Hammer Continued from 2 Vendors range in expertise from builders to repairmen, flooring to roofing specialists and everything in-between. The Hedins ensure a wide variety each season. Bank and insurance representatives are even on-site to get you approved for that mortgage or large-scale project you’ve always dreamed of. “The show also serves as a testing ground for new products and services,” added Beau.

So what’s new? Perhaps you want tile that looks like barn wood or landscaping with water features. Exhibitors put time and effort into their booths to demonstrate innovative products first-hand. This year’s show features six modular homes, the most ever displayed. They are custom-built three weeks in advance with diverse options to suit all needs. “Build a report and ask specific questions. Touch and feel the products. The face-to-face interaction that this show affords gives you a feeling whether or not you want to do business with the exhibitors,” noted Beau.

Companies are looking to fit the needs of all types of homeowners. A tech-savvy household might appreciate new Wi-Fi compatible BBQ smokers or the latest man-cave technology, while those interested in stay-cations might fancy an adjustable spa tub. Consider the home show as a real-life Pinterest to make your dreams a reality. No dream is too lofty. Have you ever wanted to ride a Segway or have a synthetic grass putting green in your backyard? How about a high-definition home theater room? Mind-bending booths are bountiful at the home show. Immerse yourself in products and services you’ve always imagined for your private oasis.

Let’s all go! The Hedins understand the importance of family. “We like to make it a family day,” said Devon. “And focus on the show experience,” Beau added. Families bearing strollers and small kiddos can utilize the free shuttle to get to the wondrous workshops available to kids. Bricks & Minifigs, your local authority on LEGOs, boasts a racetrack with LEGO cars for the smash and crash ‘em boy in your brood.

For the more creative type, there are craft-building workshops provided by Lowe’s and Home Depot where children can take home their creation at the end. A little bird told us kids have the chance to build bird houses this year. Can’t get enough of the fun? Zee Creative is holding a scavenger hunt—winner gets a free iPad mini!

Eat, drink and be merry Keep your energy up with the array of specialty foods. Food trucks sporting seafood, smoked meats and Greek and American delicacies as diverse as the show itself will keep you fueled up for the main festivities. Live cooking demonstrations entertain and encourage homeowners to liven up their palate. The possibilities are endless when considering what new appliance or countertop you could be working with when the time comes to recreate the recipe. Maintain your merriment by entering to win one of the fabulous grand prizes offered this year. With a record 15 prizes worth more than $30,000 in total, you can choose what type of prize suits your fancy with the cut-out registration ticket or register on-site. You do not need to be present at the drawing to win.

Pellet BBQ/Smoker Courtesy of The Fireplace Center: Green Mountain Grill (Jim Bowie Model) in black Home Security System Courtesy of Kenco Security & Technology: First Alert professional security system, custom-designed including equipment, installation & one-year monitoring Home Insulation Package Courtesy of Billings Insulation Service: $1,500 of insulation products & services for your home House Cleaning Package Courtesy of Brice’s Masterclean: Up to $1,000 towards cleaning service Garage Floor Coating Courtesy of Procrete: $1,800 (400 sq. ft.) polyaspartic garage floor coating installed $5,000 Roofing Package Courtesy of Moonlight Construction: Includes material and labor Retractable Screen Door Courtesy of Phantom Screen Doors: Retractable screen door with custom design Kids Mini Bike Courtesy of TNT Automotive: 70cc Electric Start 4-stroke Apollo mini bike

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Freshen up your home for the spring season Metro Services After a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes. Simple changes made now - even before the weather begins to warm up - can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home.  Go plant shopping. Research from NASA suggests adding at least one plant in your home per 100 square feet is efficient enough to clean air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting. Watering and misting plants introduces moisture into indoor air, which can make rooms overcome with dry air from heating systems feel comfortable. Just be sure to avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to mold growth.

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Doctors Agree InfrAreD Works The Journal of Internal Medicine’s recent study showed 68% of chronic pain test subjects had a significantreductioninpain.“Arthritic joint stiffness was reduced drastically after infrared treatments.” said Dr. Justin Tobias of the Creighton School of Medicine. Dr. Wayne Good has treated over 600 patients for carpal tunnel syndrome, with a 70% success rate after using infrared therapy. These studies validate what the Carleton family, owners of Sunshine Infrared Saunas, has known for the past nine years. After two failed knee surgeries left wife Claire with no hope in sight, daily use of their Sunshine Infrared Sauna is what warded off a knee replacement. Her husband Clint’s blood pressure lowered, his asthma disappeared,

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and even the pain from a broken neck was alleviated! His mother Sheila’s chronic pain, high blood pressure, and arthritis have all been helped with the use of a Sunshine Infrared Sauna. After use of the Sunshine Infrared Sauna by other family members led to more incredible health benefits, the Carleton’s began a business of their own, demonstrating and selling the saunas. Over the last nine years, more than 400 customers throughout Montana and Wyoming have shared many life changing stories, thanks to the Carleton’s Infrared Sauna. To get started on the road to improving your health, stop by Sunshine Infrared Saunas booth at the Billings Spring Home Improvement Show or call 1-406-679-1978 for info.

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Home Continued from 4  Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room’s entire color scheme with new pillows. Invest in pillows that you can switch with each season so your decor will never look tired or dull.  Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through. If inadequate lighting is a problem no matter how many lamps you have, consult with an electrician about installing more overhead and accent lighting.  Give rugs and floors a deep cleaning. Recirculated air may be full of dust and other microscopic particles that end up blowing throughout your home. Also, it’s easy to track in dirt and other materials on your shoes that become imbedded in carpeting. At least once a

year, rent or enlist the surfaces of carpet and upholstery cleaners to give floors a thorough cleaning. You may be surprised at how clean and fresh a home looks and smells once rugs and carpets are deepcleaned. You also can make a dry carpet cleaner using baking soda, corn starch and desired fresh herbs for fragrance. Sprinkle and then vacuum up after a few hours.  Color-coordinate bookshelves. Group all books with similarly colored covers together for an instant and eyeappealing look.  Simmer some homemade home deodorizer. In a large pot, boil water and some scented herbs, such as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla, or lavender. The aroma will waft through the home, creating a pleasing scent.  Invest in new window treatments. Lightweight draperies or new blinds or shades can transform the look of a room. Be sure to keep curtains and blinds open during the day to maximize the hours of sunlight. Homeowners can make some simple changes while they’re stuck indoors and reap the benefits when the weather warms up again.

DID YOU KNOW?

In its 2015 “Cost vs. Value Report,” Remodeling magazine found that a midrange kitchen remodeling project, which cost an average of nearly $57,000 during the period examined, recouped roughly 68 percent of that cost at resale. That return was slightly less than that provided by midrange bathroom remodeling projects, which provided a 70 percent return at resale. More upscale remodeling projects provided even smaller returns, despite costing substantially more money. For example, the cost of major upscale kitchen remodeling projects averaged $113,000 during the time studied for the report. But only 59 percent of that sizable investment provided was recouped at resale. Upscale bathroom remodeling projects also underperformed compared to midrange projects, recouping slightly less than 60 percent at resale. No upscale project referenced in the report provided a greater return than replacing existing siding with new fiber-cement siding, a project that recouped homeowners a greater than 84 percent return at resale. More information about the 2015 report is available at www.remodeling.hw.net.

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33RD ANNUAL SPRING VENDOR......................................BOOTH A Home Veterinarian..........................................582 A-1 Energy Starz....................................................277 AAA Leather Doctor...........................................278 AAA Trees On The Move..........Outside Space ABC Seamless....................................308-309-310 Absolute Vinyl, Inc................................391 & 402 Ace Hardware...............................................334-338 Ace Roofing.................................................................00 ACES................................................................................... B Action Electric..........253-254/Outside Space Adkins Septic Sewer & Drain............ 400-401 Advanced Counter Technology, Inc.......... 238 Advanced Water Solutions............................568 Air Controls.................................................. 643-646

Aire Serv of Billings..................................062-063 Alexanders Gutters.............................................608 All Decked Out..............................................015-016 All Kinds of Blinds.................................................009 All Star Custom Seamless Rain Gutters.023 Allstate Insurance-Mike Hass...................... 382 Alpha Overhead Door..........................................613 Alpine Windows, Gutter & Dryer Vent Cleaning.......Grand Prize Room Amazing Life Products.......................... 202-203 American Drilling...................................................307 American Exteriors...............................................511 American Granite & Tile...................Montana Pavilion Vestibule American Handyman Services......................418 American Home Centers...........Outside Space

American Water.......................................................... O Americlean Corporation..........................................E Anton’s Musial Instrument Repair...................L Artisan Exterior Designs......................625-626 Artwork Builders...................................................325 Associated Glass.......................................005-006 B & B Disaster Restoration.................638-639 Bailey Garage Doors..................... 346-347-348 Balanced Diet...........................................................132 Bamboo Pillows...................................................... 371 Bath Redesigns....................................................... 425 Becky’s Berries....................................................... 594 Bell Building Specialties...........................................S Bernina Sewing & Fabric Center..... 600-602 Better Body Fitness......... 121-122 & 149-150 Beyond the Box......................................................588

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B-Fit For Life..................................................356-358 BHHS - Floberg Realtors............545-546-547 Big Guy BBQ......................................Outside Space Big Sky Backyards................................................012 Big Sky Dreamscreens.............................................J Big Sky Eco Tech...................................................007 Big Sky Exterior Designs............269-270-271 Big Sky Exterior Designs..................................341 Big Sky Exterior Designs.................................504 Big Sky Farm and Home...........H/Demo Room Big Sky Homes Billings...............................Large Outside Space Big Sky Insulations, Inc........................ 040-041 Big Sky Natural Wellness Clinic...................001 Big Sky Nursery & Greenhouse...................584 Big Sky Pet Resort.............561/Outside Space Billings Carpet & Water Damage ...............102 Billings Hardware............... 119-120 & 151-152 Billings Ink & Toner..............................................627 Billings Insulations.....................................267-268 Billings Kubota.....................123-127 & 144-148 Billings Marble & Granite......................128-129 Billings Nursery & Landscaping.........321-322 Billings Real Estate Professionals.........................................311 & 507 Billingsbestblinds.com.......................................669 BillingsByOwner.com...........................................274 BlackTimber Builders..........................................579 Blue Moose BBQ.............................Outside Space Books are Fun................................................................ U Brice’s Masterclean................................................. W Bridger Forest Products..........................113-114 Bridger Steel................................................089-090 Brown’s Wood Creations................................. 562 Bruce Tall Construction.........539-540/Oustide Space Buckaroo Organics...............................................304 Budget Blinds...............................................299-300 Bunk House Originals.................................241-242 Byo-Safe Environment.......................................543 Cabinet Depot & Design Center..................034 Carbone’s Pizzeria Montana..................................Exhibit Alley 007 Carpet Barn.....................................................617-618 Carpet One/ Cabinet Center................221-222 Casey Smith Construction...................625-626 CC Insulation...........................................................420 Cellular Plus..............................................................340 Central Heating & A/C............................395-396 Century Link..................................................081-082 Chiropractic First........................................369-370 Choice Floors............................................................031 City College Construction Technology................................................026-027 CK Builders......................................................632-633 CK Tech Security....................................................381 Clark Marten Photography.................. 261-262 Clearcut Construction........................................140 Cleary Building Corporation............................331 CoCo Absorb.............................................................510 College Pro Painters.............................................652 Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning...................................... 251-252 Computer Village...................................................362 Comtech........................................................... 285-287 Concrete Care...................................................... 351A Connor Garage Door Service.........423-424A

Construction by Design..........................505-506 Cooks Warehouse.................................................405 Cornerstone Exteriors............................056-057 Costco..........................................................................054 Craigo Construction.............................................235 Creative Magnetic Artists..............................030 Creative Vinyl Fencing, Inc.....................296-297 & 314-315 C’s.........................................................................204-205 Curbs Unlimited......................................................165 Cutco Cutlery..................................................................K D & D Poppers.................... 002/Outside Space D & J Gypcrete........................................................301 Dakota Walk-In Tubs..............................042-044 Dale Construction......................................389-390 Deck Tech of Billings...........................................406 Decorating Den Interiors..................................281 Denver Mattress.........................................654-657 Department of Labor & Industry.....596-597 Derik Jones Construction.................................573 Device Doctor...........................................................332 Diamond Kote Finishing...........................130-131 DogWatch of Montana............................. 578/Outside Space Donahue Roofing.......................................003-004 Dove Chocolate Discoveries..................................L E & P Painting..........................................................516 E7 Enterprises.........................................................664 Eagle Rock Golf Course.....................................080 Earth Crafters............................................. 508-509 Earth First Aid.........................................................574 Eco Spas............................... 017-018 & 049-050 Edward Jones..........................................................329 Edward Jones-Debbie Sundberg.................595 Elite Home Services.............................................343 Enercept.......................................................................053 Essential Oil Solutions........................................ 530 Ever After Events................................................. 622 Evergreen Builders Supply................................094-095 & 108-109 Evergreen Softubs....................................565-566 Executive Cleaning................................................343 Exterior Design Solutions............................ 513-514 & 537-538 EZ Thrive.....................................................................014 Fabricators Supply......................................374-377 Farmers InsuranceSusan Walters.........................................556-557 Fireplace Center.................066-067-068-069 Fish Window Cleaning....................................... 052 Flagpole Farm, Inc...............................................085 Freedom Windows & Siding................365-367 Freedom Equity Group.......................................352 Frontier Fence Co.................................................. 531 Fudge A Little Candy...........................624 & 637 Full Court Athletics.....Restroom Advertising G & J Enterprises.................................................. 266 Garage Storage Solutions................................353 Good Earth Works............................................... 039 Granite Reality 406 Group..............................354 Guardian Mortgage..............................................330 Gunn Enterprises.....................................................101 H & H GeoTech, LLC.............................................. 217 Hammer Stahl Cutlery....................................... 426 Hawaiian Moon......................................................590 Health & Beauty Connection.........................564 Health & Beauty Max.............................. 650-651 Health Mate Infrared Products........236-237

HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW Health Mate International, LLC....................021 Helicopters/Toy...................................................... 603 Hip Klip..........................................................................106 HK Exteriors..............................................................051 Home Builders Association of Billings......190 iDoctor..........................................................................223 I Dream Mattress.........................................115-117 Indoor Air Solutions............................................586 Invisible Fence of the Big Sky............. 010-011 Ironwood Property Management............................... Exhibit Alley 6 Irrigation Services of Montana....................051 ISAGENIX.........................................................................I J & J Construction......183-184/Outside Space J & L Industries..........................................239-240 J & S Log Home Maintenance............413-414 J B Siding Specialists......................................... 634 JC Penney Custom Window Coverings.....141 JC Penney Portrait Studio................................141 J. D. Installations........................................620-621 Jares Fence Company.............................024-025 John Spray Landscapes.........................614-615 Juro’s Pharmacy Health & Wellness.....................385-386-387 JW Synthetic Grass......548-549 & 554-555 K & P Enterprises...................................................559 K C Creations Antler Art........................535-536 K2 Spas & Sports...........058-061 & 074-077 K-Designers...................................................603-604 Kenco Security and Technology......... 316-317 KevBob Innovations............................................ 302 Keystone Mortgage............................................. 234 KG Post Frame........................................................288 King’s ACE Hardware............. 334 to 339 & 378 to 380 Kirby Co.........................................................................611 Kitchen Tune-up......................................................567 Kleer Vu........................................................................105 KW/Magic City Real Estate............................185 Lange’s Ranch Rugs.............................................264 Last Call Locating, Inc........................................071 Leaves & Feathers Upcycling.........................673 Ledgestone Hotel.................... Exhibitor Lounge Lee Unlimited Power Bench................ 037-038 Legacy Innovations....................................................0 Leisure in Montana............501-503 & 523-528 & 671 Leo’s Upholstery.....................................................139 Levi’s Roofing & Siding....................................... 417 Lindal Cedar Homes.............................................235 Little Temptations...................................................... X LJ Roofing................................................................. 070 Log Home Specialties.........................................306 Lowe’s...........................................C/Kids’ Workshop LuLaRoe.......................................................................612 Lumberyard Supply....................................130-131 Lynnrich..............397-398-399 & 410-411-412 Magi Clean......................................... Exhibit Alley 6 Magic City Granite.....................................257-258 Magic City Meat Co...............Outside Space #1 Mahindra Implement & Tractors.......Demo Room/Outside Space Majestic Homes...............................Outside Space Majestic Roofing....................................................515 Make Like a Tree Professional Tree Care....589 Mallory Winters Photography...........421-422 Mark Arnout Metal Works.......... 372-373/Outside Space

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Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Home Depot) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Lowe’s) Sun: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Lowe’s) Mark Cetrone Photography.............................173 Marketplace 3301................................................384 Mary Kay.....................................................................134 MasterLube..............................................................560 Matt the Painter.....................................................383 Mattress King....227-228-229 & 246-247-248 McCall Homes..........................................................237 McGlone Landscaping................Outside Space Meadow Green Sales........... 168-169-170-171 Medicine River Woodworks......591-592-593 Merry Maids..............................................................359 Miche Bags.................................................................610 Midland Implement........339 & 378-379-380 Midwest Outdoor Resorts..............................098 Miller Farms...................................................................M Miracle Door Mat...................................................153 Miracle Grill Mat.................................................... 305 Miracle Method of the Big Horns...........635-636/Outside Space Miracle Snake.......................................................... 599 MK Roofing................................................................355 Montana Board of Housing............................605 Montana Contractors Registration....596-597 Montana Dakota Utilities.......................072-073 Montana Dept. of labor & Industry.....596-597 Montana DEQ............................Exhibit Alley 005 Montana Hot Springs Spas.....078-079 & 157 to 161 & 178 to 182 Montana Mobile Sharpening...............................N Montana Modular..........................Outside Space Montana Piering and Concrete Lifting....276

Montana Segway...............003/Outside Space Montana Shed Center................Outside Space Montana Sprinkler Service, Inc..................368 Montana Window & Door...............................225-226 & 249-250 Moonlight Construction...................................609 Mount Moriah Stone Quarries.............................I Mountain Electric of Montana..................... 282 Mountain Mudd..........................Outside Pavilion Mountain States Buildings......Outside Space Mr. Rooter Plumbing.................064-065/Outside Space Mr. Lifters..................................................................029 Murphy Wall Beds................................................ 558 My Handyman Service & Construction.......................518-519 My Pillow.....................................................................279 Mystic Reclaimed Lumber...............................345 Nana’s Bloomers....................................................584 NCI Windows, Doors, Siding.........289-290/Outside Space Nectar of the Vine.................................................164 Newtek Solutions....Exhibit Alley 001/Demo Room Newman Built Quality Homes.......................A/Outside Space Newman Restoration & Cleaning...............................A/Outside Space Norse Construction....................................................P Northwest Floors.........................................................Z Northwestern Energy............................408-409 Norwex......................................... Exhibit Alley 009 Olson Flooring, Tile & Stone....Montana Pavilion Vestibule Oriental Express.................................................... 662 Oriental Express..................... Exhibit Alley 008 Outlaw Canyon Adventures............................532 Outwest Lifters................... 659/Outside Space Pain Free Pillow............................................. 101-102 Paramount Log Homes...................................... 172 Parker’s Hangover Tonic....................................033 Paws & Reflect Pet Salon.............................013/Outside Space Peak Contracting..........................................174-175 Pella Windows & Doors......162-163 & 176-177 Perfect Image Taxidermy...............................096 Phantom Retractable Screens..................... 598 Pierce Flooring & Design.............................292-295 & 318-319 Pierce Homes....................................Outside Space Pink Hill Cabins................................Outside Space Poly Outdoor Furniture.............H/Demo Room Pooch Scooper.com..............................................541 Post Frame Specialists.......................................672 Precision Heating and Cooling...................... 628 Precision Plumbing and Heating..................619 Precision Siding and Construction..............032 Primerica...........................................................................T ProBuild...........................................................403-404 ProCrete......................................................................280 Project Meats..........................................................660 ProTech Steel.........................................415A & 416 Quality Custom Sheds.................Outside Space Quarry Works, Inc...............................................544 R & T Services................................................142-143 Rabbits Pickled Garlic........................................ 663 Radon Protection Services...............................517 Rainbow Play

Systems....640-641-642 & 647-648-649 Ranch Horse Shoe Art....................................... 097 Ranch House Meat & Sausage Co.............660 Rebath...................................................Outside Space Redline Computer Services.............................138 REM Sleep Solutions.....099-100 & 103-104 Republic Recycling Services.................................N Republic Trash Services..........................................N Reule Builders...........................................................186 RIM Advertising ..................... Exhibit Alley 010 Rimrock Cabinet Co................................083-084 Rimrock Lighting........................................283-284 Rocking JR Services..................................392-393 Rocky Mountain Bank.............Poster Sponsor Rocky Mountain Compost.....................................K Rocky Mountain Hard Rock Flooring........................................................520-521 Rocky Mountain Hardscapes...............166-167 Rocky Mountain Rug Gallery.........Montana Pavilion Demo Room Rocky Mountain Seamless Raingutters.088 Roto-Rooter Plumbing..............................................R Rushmore Shadows Resort...............................098S Bar S 196 to 201 & 206 to 211/Outside Space Sacramento Hot Tub Warehouse..................... 017-018 & 049-050 Salvage Designs............................................................J Sam’s Club.................................................................008 Satellite Guru...............................................045-046 Scentsy by Keri.......................................................653 Sears.................................. Exhibit Alley 003-004 Seder’s Fireplace Central........298 & 312-313 Senior Insurance Connection.............580-581 Sentinel Manufacturing.....................................326 Sewing Center West.................................272-273 Sheets/Bamboo Sheets....................................388 Shelter Works......................................................... 055 Shepard Sandblasting....................................... 585 Shercom Industries.............................................022 Sheridan Tent & Awning..................................028 Shinler Cabinetry & Design.............................419 Simply Fudge.................................................360-361 Sleep Number................................................ 327-328 Slumberland........................................349-350-351 Snap Sports of Montana....................Restroom Advertising Soft Touch Designs..............019-020 & 047-048 Soil Shaker..................................................................559 Solariums Direct/ Sunview Solariums..... 133 Spice Exchange............................................360-361 Sprague Construction Roofing, Inc...........224 SS Mini Donut..........................................................303 State Fame Insurance-Diana Larson........ 118 State Farm Insurance-Jeff Boyd................. 118 Steam Mop.....................................................629-630 Steri Steam................................................................623 Stillwater Lumber Co..........................661 & 666 Stillwater Packing Company..........................616 Stronghold Surface Solutions...................... 583 Stuarts House of Vacuums..............................323 Sunshine Infrared Therapy Products............ D Superform/Novabrik...........................................255 Superior Fence........................................................002 Sweepa.........................................................................512 Swift Roofing & Construction.......................263 T W Enterprises............................................................E Tastefully Simple....................................................670

Territorial Landworks........................................ 087 The Amazing Abadab........................................664 The Blind Guy...............................................259-260 The Closet Guy.........................................................154 The Coffee Mill....................................................Lobby The Glass Doctor...................................................560 The Greek Station.........................Outside Space The Home Center...................................................667 The Home Depot.....136-137/Kids’ Workshop The Nut Shack..........................................................333 The Pampered Chef............................................. 534 The Shop Dine Play.................................................... V The Spiked Olive.................................................... 665 The Tub Guys............................................................577 The Water Guy........................................................035 Thomae Lumber.................091-093 & 110-112 Thompson Pools...............187-188-189 & 218-219-220 Tie Boss........................................................................ 107 TNT Automotive......G/Demo Room/Outside Space Touch of Purple.......................................................424 Touch of Summer........................................413-414 Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski................... Q Tradesure...................................................................658 Travel & Trips Agency.........................................415 TruGreen..................................................................... 394 Tuning Element........................................................533 Tupperware.....................................................................L Turning Leaf Construction...............................587 Tvetene Turf, Inc...................................................086 Unicorn ............................................................................. Y Unique Gifts................................Exhibit Alley 002 United Specialty Products.................... 155-156 Universal Concrete & Design......................... 407 Vander Voort Construction............................ 622 Vertex Controls.............................................571-572 Victory Organics.................................................... 236 Vitality......................................................................... 569 Vivint..............................................................................570 Wally World Satellite..........................................324 Water Furnace International.........................563 Waters West..................................................................F Watkins Natural Products.............................. 607 Weekly Real Estate Portfolio........................TBD Western Charm.......................................................631 White Heating & Air Conditioning........550 to 553/Outside Space Win-Dor Industries, Inc...................230-231-232 & 243-244-245 Winchell Landscaping, Inc...............................135 Wrights Custom Repair.................................... 036 Yellowstone Concrete Cutting......................275 Yellowstone County Implement...............191 to 195 & 212 to 216 Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions...................265 Yellowstone Roofing, Siding & Egress Windows...............................575-576 Yellowstone Valley Landscaping...... 363-364 Yellowstone Water Conditioning................ 256 Young Gunz Plastering.......................................233 Young Living Essential Oils.............................Montana Pavilion Demo Room Younique..................................................................... 542 Zach Besel Construction LLC........................344 Zee Creative.........................................................Lobby

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ome renovation projects vary in scope. Something as simple as repainting a bedroom counts as a renovation project, as does a full kitchen remodel. But no matter how big or small a project, homeowners’ top priority should always be safety. Before beginning a project, make a list of possible hazards and how to avoid them. Here are some potential dangers that can spring up.

Electrical Lines All homes may not have been built in adherence to modern-day codes. Electric lines can be discovered where they are least expected. When doing demolition or drilling/nailing into walls, it’s not uncommon to come across electrical wires. Extra caution needs to be taken, and an electrician should be consulted if the wires need to be relocated.

Tools Cuts, abrasions, burns and more can result when power tools and even manual tools are used incorrectly. Learn how to use tools before beginning a project, and always put tools away when work is done for the day.

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Dust and Dirt Sanding, sawing, welding, and other home renovation tasks can cast debris into the air. Ventilation may be needed to maintain clean, breathable air. Ventilation can also shuttle any harmful fumes generated from construction materials outside of the home. Do-it-yourselfers should wear masks and eye protection to guard themselves against debris.

Chemicals Chemicals, such as sealants, cleaners, lubricants, and fuel, may be used during renovation projects. Such substances can be dangerous to pets and children if they are touched or accidentally ingested. Exercise extreme caution when using chemical products, making sure all product containers are sealed and kept out of reach when not in use.

Falls are a leading cause of household injury, and the chance of a fall may increase when climbing ladders during home improvement projects. Don’t climb beyond where indicated on ladders and always have a spotter on hand when climbing is necessary. Wear harnesses, sturdy footwear and gloves as well.

Asbestos Many homes built when asbestos was legal still contain asbestos materials. Asbestos has been used in many applications, such as in ceiling materials, insulation, siding, and more. That’s because asbestos is flame retardant and serves as an effective and inexpensive insulator. However, asbestos fibers released into the air during renovations can cause respiratory problems and even lead to lung cancer. Asbestos needs to be removed under specific guidelines and disposed of properly. Disposal typically requires hiring a professional service.

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they were cut from, also are plications. The Pantone expected to become more Color Institute® released a Trends in home remodel- popular. blending of two colors, Rose ing and decor tend to come Quartz and Serenity, as their  Artisanal touches in 2016 Color of the Year. This and go. Something that is popular for a little while can accessories: It’s all about has impacted color trends fall out of favor when the getting back to basics, with next new idea comes along. homeowners desiring piec- through all areas of design New trends are always on es that are one-of-a-kind - including home touches. the horizon, and 2016 may and handmade rather than These colors pair well with encourage homeowners to mass-produced. Expect to mid-tones, like browns and see more accessories that greens, as well as the intry something new. are made by hand or in creasingly popular metallics.  Metallics and metals small batches, like pottery are back: Although stainless or handwoven textiles, as  Smart homes: Techsteel accents in the kitchen homeowners are increas- nology is changing the way have long been popular, the ingly turning to independent people look at their homes. glistening look of metal and artists and artisans when Water-resistant music sysmetallic shades are back in decorating their homes. tems for the bathroom, a big way. Inspired by the  Fabric on the walls: wirelessly operated Blue1950s and 1970s, brass, gold and metallic finishes Walls also will be covered tooth devices that turn on in texture and pattern. Tex- lights or appliances from a are popular right now. tiles will increasingly turn up smartphone and even fix Texture: Texture is on walls and in places they tures that use technology a big component of inte- haven’t traditionally been to self-clean are turning up rior design. Furniture and seen. Patterns may lean more and more. accessories featuring faux toward floral, tropical and fur and natural fibers are indigenous artisan weaving Home decor trends are becoming popular. Pieces designs. always changing, adding adorned with cozy materials  Pinks and blues: Ex- new life to homes and keepcan seem more inviting. Organic shapes, such as tables pect to see pale pink and ing armchair interior decolooking like the tree trunk blue in various design ap- rators on their toes. Metro Services

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Clean your AC unit Come spring, it’s not uncommon to find an air conditioner’s condenser and compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder. Giving it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit’s service life while minimizing your energy bill.

Stop air leaks around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around Plant trees doors and windows. Installing a door Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces sweep is also a good idea. and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations Insulate your home Use insulation with a high R-value, to provide shade and reduce cooling such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can costs. be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches. For whole home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home, such as crawl spaces, basement headers, walls and ceilings, are well insulated. It will keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit.

Install a rain barrel Water is an important, but costly resource. Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great. These simple home maintenance tasks can be well worth the effort, potentially providing hundreds of dollars in annual savings

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5 things to consider before expanding your home Metro Services Homeowners who feel their homes are a little confined may be interested in expanding their homes to make them more comfortable and serviceable. Several questions may come to mind when homeowners are considering adding on to an existing home. Expanding a home requires careful consideration. While the end results can be spectacular, expansion is typically a long and costly process that will impede on the lifestyles of a home’s inhabitants during the renovation process. Expect loud noises, work crews and sawdust throughout the project. Depending on which areas are being renovated, residents may feel their lives are in upheaval until the expansion project has been completed. Familiarizing yourself with the expansion process and recognizing potential snags along the way can make planning and coping that much easier.

Many homeowners first consult with a contractor when mulling over expansions. However, you may want to speak with an architect first. He or she may be able to suggest renovations that fit with your neighborhood and appeal to prospective buyers when you decide to sell your home in the future.

Visit your building inspection or municipal office to learn the local regulations. You want to ensure that any renovations you make are done in keeping with safety codes and laws. Please see Home, 15

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While you’re thinking of your neighbors, give them the heads up on your potential plans. This way they will not be surprised by the extra noise and activity when the renovation begins.

Remodeling can cost anywhere from $200 to $600 per square foot added. You’ll need to figure out a way to pay for the renovations, and you may consider refinancing your home. Make sure it is a smart time financially to do so based on current real estate market conditions. Also know that additions will likely increase your home insurance coverage needs. Consult with the insurance company about estimated charges and any restrictions they have.

Consider a standalone structure when mulling over your options. Sometimes the cost of putting up a free-standing office or another structure on your property may end up being less expansive than expanding on what you already have. Think creatively and research all of your options before committing to a project.

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