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How To Seal An Air Leak For Energy Efficiency

May 12, 2022

In Louisiana, we’re used to dealing with our fair share of heat during the summer months. Rising energy prices have been leading to even larger electricity bills as we rely on air conditioning systems...

Patio Perfection – Fresh Ideas You’ll Love

March 16, 2022

Southerners are often described as having a backyard culture—we greatly value spending time with family and friends on the patio in our own backyard oasis. Whether it’s for gardening or for a summer...

Low Maintenance Landscaping

March 2, 2022

There’s no denying that a well-groomed yard can tremendously boost the curb appeal of your home, but did you know that landscaping can add 5 to 15 percent on to your home’s overall value? In fact...

Small Closet Space, Big Storage Solutions

February 14, 2022

Plan Carefully and Choose the Right Materials Is your closet stuffed to capacity? Do you dream of walk-in closets with floor-to-ceiling shelves? You’re not alone. If you’ve run out of storage space in...

New Year, New Home Improvements

January 3, 2022

The new year is a great opportunity to set resolutions and make changes in your life. Changing things up around the home can be a great opportunity to raise the quality of living you experience on a...

Holiday Home Improvement Tips

December 1, 2021

Holiday excitement is sure to be abound as fall and winter start knocking on your door. Family and other visitors are due to arrive for holiday gatherings, making now the perfect time to complete some...

Save Money & Energy with Attic Insulation

November 1, 2021

Now is the best time to think about insulating your attic. As the air becomes more cool and dry, working in your attic won’t be a pain to work on during the day. The question is: What sort of material...

Landscaping Tips – When & How to Prune Your Plants

October 1, 2021

Proper pruning enhances the beauty of your landscaping and impacts how well your plants grow. However, it is one of the most neglected aspects of landscaping due to the seemingly low rewards...

What’s That Cut? Your Guide to Saws

September 1, 2021

Saws are essential to almost every home improvement project. Yet the type of saw you need to use depends on the project you have at hand. In other words, a miter saw won’t do the job of a circular saw...

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