A house of a different color

No white baseboards? Peach-hued ceilings? Colorist Mary Cooper offers some unusual suggestions for interior color that will add life to your home.

Peter Reichard

Renovating smart

Depending on your location, location, location, appropriate renovations can bring big returns when you sell your home.

Peter Reichard

Creatures that go ‘bump’ in your house

New Orleanians are known for great hospitality, but even we have to draw the line at welcoming rats, bats and foxes into our home.

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Some concrete ideas

From code issues to color choices, there are a lot of things to keep in mind when your sidewalk or driveway needs replacing.

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Insulate Yourself

Conventional wisdom used to say floors of New Orleans homes shouldn’t be insulated. As people rebuild, conventional wisdom is changing.

Peter Reichard

Love in the Ruins

Falling in love with a historic home can be an intense experience. A few simple tips can keep you from ending up with a broken heart and an empty wallet.

Peter Reichard

Through a Glass Smartly

Windows aren’t cheap to replace, but spending the money to do it right can save you heartache — and more money — down the line.

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Rub-a-Dub-Dub

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Closet Capers

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Hip to be Square

Peter Reichard, Photographed by Cheryl Gerber