Bozeman Area Blog

5 Home Features That Can Impact Your Insurance Rate

Take these upgrades that commonly impact rates into consideration, and you may start writing smaller checks.
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on May 31, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post from Paul Martin The way home insurance rates are calculated can seem like a mystery. However, once you understand the mindset of the insurance company, it becomes easier to figure out. To lower your home insurance rate, you’ll need to honestly review some key features of your home that could be costing you big bucks. Take these upgrades that commonly impact rates into consideration, and you may start writing smaller checks.1. The condition of your plumbing One of the biggest con... read more

7 Things to Do Before Moving into Your New Home

The keys are yours - now what?
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on May 16, 2019 in  uncategorized
VICTORIA KEICHINGER Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner. While you may not be able to wait to move in, there are a few things you should consider tackling before hanging those family photos on the walls. 1. Change the locks – For peace of mind, it’s a good idea to change out the locks on your exterior doors to ensure that anyone the previous owners may have given a key to can no longer access the property. According to Home Advisor, the average homeowner spends between $100-$30... read more

6 Steps for Designing Your Garden

Whether you are a novice gardener or an old pro, there are a few critical actions to take when you set out to design a garden.
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on May 06, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post by Francesca Singer Spring is here, which means it is prime time for gardening. Whether you are a novice gardener or an old pro, there are a few critical actions to take when you set out to design a garden. Read on for six steps for designing your garden–and get started stat! Step 1: Location, Location, Location Like so many things in life, with gardens, location is everything. Determine where you want your garden to be. There are a few important considerations to keep in mind... read more

Most Overlooked Spring Cleaning Projects

Get your home ready for warmer days ahead! Check out our list of the most commonly overlooked spring cleaning projects!
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on April 29, 2019 in  uncategorized

Make sure your home is just as ready for the season as you are!  Check out our list of the top 8 projects homeowners often overlook when cleaning their homes.


5 New Homeowner Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid (And How to Avoid Them)

Keep these tips and tricks in mind as you learn the ropes of being a homeowner.
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on April 15, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post from Jessica Thiefels Becoming a first-time homeowner is one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life, even after the closing papers have been signed and key is in hand. Suddenly, you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges: how to manage a home that’s yours, not your landlord’s. There are a lot of opportunities to learn—and as you learn, mistakes will be made. Luckily, many new homeowner mistakes can be easily avoided with a little preparation.... read more

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