Design & Finishes
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Furnace, Heat Pump, or Radiant Heat? Picking a Heating System for a Montana Home
Furnace, heat pump, or in-floor radiant? We break down how each system actually performs through a…
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Designing Home Lighting for Montana’s Long Winters
When it’s dark before dinner for months at a time, lighting stops being decoration and starts…
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What to Know About Building a Home With a Walk-In Pantry in Montana
A walk-in pantry is one of the most requested features in the custom homes we build…
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How to Choose Durable Interior Flooring for Montana’s Four Seasons
Flooring in a Montana home takes more abuse than in most places. Between snowy boots, muddy…
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The Best Cabinet and Countertop Materials for Montana Homes
Cabinets and countertops are some of the hardest-working surfaces in any Montana home. Between long winters,…
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How to Reduce Noise Transfer in Montana Homes With Large Open Floor Plans
Open floor plans are one of the most common requests I get as a Montana home…
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Windows for Montana Homes
Windows are one of the most important decisions you will make when building a custom home…
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Building a Home With Aging in Place Features in Montana
A lot of people who come to me about building a custom home in Montana tell…
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How to Plan a Montana Custom Home That fits Your Lifestyle (Not Just Your Square Footage)
When people start planning their Montana custom home, one of the first questions they ask is,…
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What is a Barndominium (Really)? The Truth About the Shop-House Trend in Montana
If you’ve been looking into home designs lately, you’ve probably come across the term barndominium and…
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Real Wood vs. Engineered Wood Products in Montana Homes
When you are building a custom home in Montana, one of the biggest decisions you will…
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Choosing the Best Roof for Your Montana Home: What Really Works in Snow Country
Choosing the right roof for your Montana home isn’t just about appearance; it’s about performance. Living…
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How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your Montana Lifestyle
Choosing the right floor plan is one of the most exciting and defining parts of building…
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What Insulation is Best for My Montana Custom Home?
The short answer: there isn’t one best insulation for every Montana home. Closed-cell spray foam makes…
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What to Consider When Choosing an Exterior Door for Your Montana Home
When you build a custom home in Montana, every detail matters and your exterior doors are…
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Best Exterior Materials for Montana’s Climate
The short answer: for most Montana homes, fiber cement and LP SmartSide are the best all-around…