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Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day kicks off summer fun. If you find yourself staying home this Memorial Day weekend, there’s another thing the holiday weekend is known to kickoff which might be more to your liking: The unofficial start of the home improvement season! Take the long weekend as your opportunity to fix...

Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder

A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don't miss an instant of the action. Where should you put your hummingbird feeder? Why Placement Matters Because hummingbirds are so tiny and fly so...

Managing Interior Painting Projects: A Top 10 List of Best Practices

If you are a remodeler or builder, and include painting in the scope of your work, use these considerations from a painting contractor to help make this phase of work successful and relatively painless. 1. Avoid trade sequencing conflicts. Hand off finished spaces to your painting sub. Once the sub...

How to Repair Damaged Sheetrock

The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be accomplished by the average homeowner; leaving the wall as if the damage had never occurred. The perfect time to repair your drywall is when...

Winter Checklist

There are many ways to winterize your home long before snow flies, but proper winter home care doesn’t stop with winterization. Throughout the season there are different steps you can take to keep your home snug and secure all the way through to spring. How Winter Can Hurt Your Home Winter can be...

Choose your best Christmas Tree at Sliters

For years, the valley’s favorite Christmas trees were grown by Bigfork’s Don Schiltz. Don cultivated “practically perfect" Christmas trees for 38 years. Unfortunately, Don passed away in January after a brief, but heroic battle with COVID-19. Don’s family approached SLITERS to sell the last...

DIY Home Projects Before Holiday Company

Whether you are planning a casual party, a large formal dinner, a festive gathering, or a combination of all three during the holidays, it can be helpful to finish DIY home projects before holiday company arrives. These easy projects can make a big difference to welcoming guests, presenting your...

Fixing a Leaking Roof Before Winter

A leaking roof may not seem like a big problem during a long, dry summer, but as winter approaches, it is critical to make the necessary repairs. Fixing a leaking roof before winter can keep the costs minimal and ensure the roof is ready to handle the snow and ice of the winter months. Problems...

How to Make Drywall Airtight

An air barrier stops air from leaking into exterior walls. That not only keeps heat from escaping, but it also prevents moisture from entering into stud, joist, and rafter bays where it could condense and cause hidden mold and rot. Drywall can be an effective air barrier, but only if you are...

Do's and Don'ts of Home Winterization

Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to get the house ready for the cold days ahead. Winterizing your home is the best way to avoid unexpected maintenance and repair bills during a time when you need your heating and other systems the most. Below, we will discuss things you need to...

Preparing Your Garden For The Colder Months Ahead

Autumn is right around the corner and for gardeners, this means winter is not too far behind. As winter begins to get closer and the temperature begins to slowly drop it’s important to take action now to prepare your garden for the colder months that lie ahead. To keep your garden from becoming a...

Roof Repair vs Roof Replacement: Which do I need?

Replacing the roof is something that most homeowners dread. The average national cost for tearing off and replacing an old roof in 2014 was nearly $12,000. The good news is that this expense does not come along very often. Regardless, if you are starting to notice problems with your roof, then you...

Deck Staining and Sealing Tips

The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to take the time now to do it right so you can enjoy the beautiful, worry free new finish on your deck. With all of the activity your deck...

What to Look For in Exterior Wood Finishes

The choice of exterior wood finishes is dependent on the manner in which it will be used. All-acrylic latex paints are the most durable house paints, but oil-based paint films usually provide the best protection from water and water vapor. Although latex paints allow water to pass through more...

A COVID-19 Update from Andrew

The world is re-opening, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to say on our minds. I want to provide a policy update to our customers and communities regarding our response to COVID-19. 1. We are OPEN! Some of our team members have been required to quarantine and may be subject to future...

New Trends and Colors for Home Paint

Do you want to freshen up a wall, room, or your whole home? Consider the newest popular paint colors and trends to turn any dull or outdated space into a stunning new locale. Why Color Matters The paint color in your home sets the tone for each space, from muted, subdued colors to lighter, more...

Going from Wallpaper to Paint

When renovating a room in their home, many people make the choice to go from paint to wallpaper. Generally, the only preparation needed is to fill holes or damage to the wall and then simply hang the wallpaper. There is however, a little more involved when the choice is to go from a wallpapered...

The Future of Home Design – During and After COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live in a matter of months. With less time out in the world, we have realized the ways that our homes now need to change, too. Tiny apartments clustered around communal laundry mats and all-inclusive workout rooms must reassess safety in a...

Guide to Paint Finishes

Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do before painting is make a decision: what kind of finish do I want? First off, exactly what is a finish? In terms of paint, finish refers to...

Shop Local This Holiday Season

Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat, spare bedding or one more air mattress, the holiday season can seem like it's all about shopping. It is easy to get overwhelmed with sales...

Remodeling Ideas for Winter

There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to find something to work on this time of year. Why wait until spring before starting your next project? Below, we’ll give some suggestions for getting things done during the cold, short...

Chimney Cleaning for the DIYer

Chimney Sweeps are just as important now as they were back in their heyday. The old-fashioned, tried and true method of cleaning out your chimney hasn’t changed much since that time. Inspecting your chimney annually and keeping it free of soot and creosote are crucial for preventing chimney fires –...

Store Pickup and Delivery

Store Pickup:We offer in-store pickup and curbside delivery! You can call any of our stores before coming in so we can prepare your order. Bigfork 406-837-5070Somers 406-857-3306Lakeside 406-844-2442 Your payment options may depend on the size of your order. Larger orders may require a deposit....

Insulation Education

Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort affordable by increasing our home’s energy efficiency. No matter what your choice of material for insulation, they all basically work in the...

Building Resiliency

Now that hurricane season is officially upon us, this is a good time for remodelers to think about upgrades to make existing houses more resilient. Updated model building codes like the International Residential Code (IRC) are useful guides for remodelers to utilize. User-friendly provisions The...