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40 | SignatureMT ~ Heather Bode lives in Helena with her husband and five children. She enjoys writing nonfiction for children and adults. We take the MAN CAVE very seriously. Ask us about Control4 Smart Home Tony Hannah • (406) 590-0606 • Great Falls, MT hannahssound@yahoo.com CUSTOM AUDIO / VIDEO INSTALLATION FOR HOME, AUTO OR BUSINESS Sound Sound Kris Holmlund, Realtor® Russell Country Realty 406.781.6899 kristileemail@gmail.com www.RussellCountryRealty.com bids. In custom homes, I don't like to use allowance numbers. ey're just numbers. But, if you have everything you want picked out ahead of time, that bid number isn't going to change much. Customers must pick out fixtures, appliances, and finishes at some time. In my experience, it's easier to do it beforehand than doing it when you need it. It eliminates quick decisions and the regret of 'I wish I had thought about it more.'" THE RESULT at's not to say the Jankiewicz's didn't get overwhelmed. "She hit the wall with the tile. I hit the wall with lighting," says Nick. "But, once we decided on something, we closed the book on it. It's so easy to go online and say, 'Hon, I know, but look at THIS!' When people ask how a building project is going, it's almost like they're asking, 'How's your marriage?' I said, 'Yeah, we're testing our marriage.' But, our likes are so similar." With their background in the military and a return to Rob- in's native Great Falls from San Diego suburbia, this family is ready for solitude: a place where they can retreat at the end of a long day. From the view of the Missouri River, the bald eagles, hawks, and the rare Great Horned Owl flying overhead to the still silence of their location on a piece of former hay field, the Jankiewicz house provides the sanctuary they crave. Robin concludes, "It's our Forever Home."Muted tones provide a pleasant backdrop for artwork and Robin's personal sanctuary: The master bath contains a double-sided fireplace, a soaking tub and the Sonos sound system (which is throughout the entire house, from Hannah Sound) to create the romantic but rustic feel Robin can come home to after a long day. MT S