Katrina, a category 5 hurricane, ravaged the city of New Orleans, decimating its population by half. An estimated 70% of inhabited homes, numbering 134,000, were also destroyed. It left an estimated total of 1,833 fatalities from the Gulf Coast states of Alabama (2), Florida (14), Georgia (2), Louisiana (1,577), and Mississippi (238). Katrina originated in […]
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Any commercial property needs a parking lot because no tenant would want to rent a unit if they cannot provide a parking space for their customers. But because real estate is costly today, many commercial properties choose to forgo constructing a parking lot for your tenants and customers. As a result, the value of your
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Before you bid goodbye to the summer season, it is important to be prepared for what the cold has to offer. If you and your family have suffered (but survived) through the cold winter season last year because of your faulty insulation, then this is the time to improve or totally replace it. This is
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Among the tragedies that can strike a household, one of the most underestimated ones is a fire. One reason for this is that we use fire so often in our everyday lives, that we forget how deadly it can become when it goes out of control. Even small fires can do a lot of damage.
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If there’s one concept in interior design that’s notoriously overlooked, it will be the sight line. It is the imaginary line from your eye to an object that you see in front of you. It’s not surprising that this is a common faux pas. Sight lines are simply subtle. They’re not as obvious as balance, rhythm,
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The headlines scream it regularly. In only a few decades, we could run out of water. Prolonged dry spells are already occurring, and activists and world leaders alike are encouraging everyone to conserve water before it runs out. It is true that many freshwater sources have dried up recently, and many parts of the world
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Designing a home that all genders will appreciate is ideal. There are ways to make it all-gender friendly without looking too boring or over-the-top. For example, using plywood for your interiors so you can paint them with neutral colours could go a long way. With that, here are some ways to design a house that both
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The word “lawn” came from the Middle English word “launde”, which means an open space between woods. It is soil that is full of green grass. In the olden times, a lawn was used for easier inspection of soldiers for enemies. Since the enemies needed to pass on the castle’s lawn to get inside, the
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As a homeowner, you have to deal with a variety of problems. These include troubles that may be caused by people with bad intentions. Burglars are usually interested in robbing houses when you are out or at work. Burglars are crafty; they always set a plan before breaking in. They are smart; they always come up with
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Bathroom renovation doesn’t have to be expensive. Transforming your bathroom into a relaxing space is definitely achievable, but you may have to put a little more work and effort into it. If you’re still looking for renovation inspiration, this guide can help you. Can a complete novice do a DIY bathroom renovation? Of course. Here are
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