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What Can You Do To Increase The Value Of Your Home In Montana?
If you’re one of those lucky Montanans who own your home, or bought before the market decided to go crazy, congratulations.
Seriously, I mean that.
For the rest of us that are looking to buy and don’t make a bazillion dollars a year, well, at least we’re not alone.
While home prices in Montana have decreased over the last several months, the high interest rates don’t allow for much relief, and if you’re like me and you refuse to pay half a million dollars for a townhome with no yard in Bozeman, then what I’m about to say probably won’t help much.
However, if you’re a homeowner, listen up.
There are a few improvements that you can make on your home that will bring you a very high ROI (Return on Investment), so if you do decide to one day sell, you can make sure that your overpriced home has the best chance of making you the most money.
Before we reveal these home improvements, let’s look at the best places in Montana to call home.
Montana’s Top 5 Towns To Call Home
They say “Home is where your heart is”, and if your heart is in Big Sky Country, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a bigger city feel or a small town, you can find it here in Montana.
So, which Montana towns are the best places to call home? According to one source, 5 towns make the list, and you can find all 5 below.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
How do I make my Montana home more valuable?
What are some things that add value to your home? An additional bedroom? An extra bath? Outside kitchen? Fire Pit? All of those sound great, but some of those improvements can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
According to the folks over at Roofing Craftsmen, there are a few things you can do to help with your return on investment and increase the value of your home. Here are few of those improvements below:
- Vinyl Siding
- Window Replacement
- Composite Deck
- Concrete Patio Replacement
Of course, that is just a few items to help you make back the money you spend, but if you’re looking for a big return on investment, there’s something simple you can do that will give you a nice wow factor.
The number one item with the highest return on investment is…a new garage door. Yep, something that simple can not only make your home stand out, but it has over a 100 percent return on investment.
A few other items you might want to consider, a screened-in porch, wood floors, a metal roof, and new kitchen appliances.
Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana
Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
Montana’s 7 Most Charming Small Towns
Looking for small-town charm? You certainly don’t have to look far in Montana. No matter which part of the state you’re in, there’s a charming small town near you. But which of these small towns are the most charming? We take a look at 7 Montana towns that make the list.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
10 Best Places To Check Out When Visiting Montana
Montana is one of the most popular states in the nation when it comes to tourism. With multiple National Parks and lots to do and see, more than 12 million people come to Montana each year to visit. While places like Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks are extremely popular, there’s a lot more in Montana to do and see.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
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Miley Cyrus on Marking 20th ‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary: ‘I Want the Fans to Really Feel Seen’
Miley Cyrus has detailed how she came to write “Dream as One,” her Golden Globe-nominated ballad that appears during the end credits of her Disney “legend-in-law” James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which opened this weekend. She also hinted at how she plans to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of her own Disney show’s Hannah Montana.
In a new interview with Variety conducted following the world premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Los Angeles, Cyrus shared the story of how her song “Dream as One” ended up in Cameron’s film. She said that while she was backstage last summer at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, the director was ahead of her in line, along with Jamie Lee Curtis and Harrison Ford.
First, Curtis tapped Cyrus for the end credits to The Last Showgirl, which led to the Golden Globe-nominated “Beautiful That Way.” Then, Cyrus — a fan of the Avatar franchise — took a chance for a bucket-list opportunity and asked Cameron about how things were going on Fire and Ice. Turned out, Cameron had already discussed Cyrus with Avatar composer Simon Franglen and the idea of them working together.
Cameron came up with the song’s name, reflecting the film’s finale. Cyrus and collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt took it from there. “Coming in at the end was actually really helpful, because, when you’ve worked on something for like 20 years, you get so close to it that it’s hard to see it from that outside perspective,” Cyrus said. “I’m just writing it like someone who loves Avatar.”
As for what her plans are for marking the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana in spring 2026, she told the outlet she hopes to bring an element from Avatar into her approach to the occasion as she considers how she might commemorate it.
“Something that they always say in Avatar is ‘I see you’ — and that’s something really important that I want the fans to feel during the ‘Hannah-versary,’” Cyrus said. “Someone called it the ‘Hannah’ anniversary the other day, and I was like ‘No, no, no, it’s the ‘Hannah-versary,’” she said, adding, “I want the fans to really feel seen. They know that I appreciate them, but I also see like their growth. Because I have these moments all the time where people celebrate my evolution, but I see theirs as much as they see mine.”
When asked whether a celebration might involve in-person events or a concert tour, she teased, “TBD. That’s still in the works.” She added, “Everything takes time. I want to make something that’s meaningful, thoughtful, and really satisfying for the fans.”
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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Dec. 20, 2025
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 20, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
04-05-28-52-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
08-21-30-41-47, Lucky Ball: 15
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
09-12-34-45-50, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
03-06-12-30, Bonus: 11
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
05-08-19-23-43, Powerball: 06
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
02-21-25-40-41
Check Montana Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
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Game Day Live Blog: Louisville vs. Montana | Game 12
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville men’s basketball program suffered a setback in their last time out on the floor, but the time has come to bounce back, as they return to the KFC Yum! Center to host Montana.
The Cardinals made the trek down to Rocky Top for a top-20 showdown at Tennessee, but they were punched in the mouth early and couldn’t recover. UofL wound up suffering a demoralizing 83-62 loss, falling to 0-2 in true road games so far this season.
Louisville was without star point guard Mikel Brown Jr. due to a lower back injury, but even with him on the floor, it’s unlikely they would have taken down UT. They shot just 37.9 percent from the floor, with Adrian Wooley and Ryan Conwell combining for 43 of their points. In fact, the Cards had twice as many turnovers (16) as they did assists (8), and let the Vols shoot 54.7 from the floor.
As for the Grizzlies, they are coming off a 2024-25 season in which they made the NCAA Tournament by way of winning the Big Sky Conference Tournament. However, year 12 under head coach Travis DeCuire has been up-and-down.
Montana is 1-1 against KenPom top-100 teams, losing 86-81 at Texas A&M but winning 102-93 at UNLV. Additionally, in their last time out, the Griz lost 82-75 to Montana Tech – an NAIA school – at home.
Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Montana Grizzlies
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