Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, Love It or List It – just a few of the dozens of reality TV shows featuring a booming trend in home renovation. If you are like many Americans, the prospect of renovation in your own home is exciting to think about, and also a great alternative to purchasing a new home. […]
It’s fall y’all. Last week, we had the official first day of the fall season. Now, living in south Louisiana, our weather doesn’t exactly acknowledge the fall season like we do. Even though the leaves may not change color and the temperature may not drop, we still like to embrace the fall season. One way […]
Last month, Baton Rouge was hit with a devastating natural disaster. We received record-breaking rainfall, had areas of town flood that have never flooded, and more than 30,000 people had to be rescued from their homes. The statistics are shocking. With more than 500,000 people affected, we’re all getting used to a new normal as […]
When it comes to building a custom home, there are countless decisions to make. Every detail needs to be well-thought-out and considered. Not only are there many things to decide on during the overall process, but also within each major aspect of the home. A lot goes into building a custom home. It is comprised of […]
We can probably all think of a small area in our house that seems to have no purpose. Perhaps you have several areas or rooms in your home that seem too tiny to have any use at all. Rather than waste the space, or roll your eyes every time you pass by, why not do […]
Many of us are surrounded by neighbors. You may live in a neighborhood where the homes are close together or in one where there is a lot of land in-between each property. Regardless, there are most likely people around you in some way shape or form. We are probably all familiar with the characteristics of […]
You may be thinking, “Tax season just ended. I don’t want to think about taxes!” You are absolutely correct. However, when the time comes to file taxes, we often realize what we could have done throughout the year to prepare for tax season. Sometimes while we’re filing taxes, we discover the types of deductions we […]
We’ve all been there. You’re standing in the middle of your messy house wondering how it went from being neat and tidy to looking like a train wreck in just such a short amount of time. It is so easy for a house to become cluttered these days. We come home from our hectic, busy […]
According to statistic.com, there are 207.2 million smart phone users in the United States. Many of you may be reading this very blog post on your smart phone right now. We love our smart phones. Although they can be distracting, they can also be very helpful. With the introduction to applications (apps), our world has […]
We each have needs based on our family’s lifestyle, especially when it comes to building, designing and decorating our homes. Whatever particular needs our families have determine the decisions we make about carpeting, floor plans, paint colors, etc. This also applies when you add pets into the equation. According to the 2015-16 APPA National Pet […]