November 20, 2009

Archive - Home Renewal

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A house of a different color

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.

Fall 2009
Renovating smart

Renovating smart

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

August 2009
Creatures that go ‘bump’ in your house

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.

July 2009
Some concrete ideas

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.

June 2009
Insulate Yourself

Insulate Yourself

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

May 2009
Love in the Ruins

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.

April 2009
Through a Glass Smartly

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.

March 2009
Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Rub-a-Dub-Dub

February 2009
Closet Capers

Closet Capers

January 2009
Hip to be Square

Hip to be Square

December 2008
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